Strickland has breakthrough COVID case
Strickland said he had been experiencing mild symptoms including congestion that prompted him to get tested with the results being positive Friday.
Lausanne flexes muscle and hands Bartlett its first loss
Craig Cunningham leads the way with three touchdowns for the second straight game.
Friday prep report: ECS blanks Jackson Christian for third straight
Big games from Tucker White, Cameron Gagnon help seal the deal for Eagles.
HVAC company seeks PILOT for Presidents Island move
The heavy-duty HVAC supplier is also considering moving its Memphis facility to North Mississippi.
Grizzlies trade for Marc Gasol, waive former star
The Grizzlies brought back their former franchise star in a trade with the Lakers.
Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
Calkins: Memphis and Fred Jones get the ‘Prime Time’ event they deserve
It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.
Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.
Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub
Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.
U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan
Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
COVID, bus problems mark beginning of Lakeland school year
The opening of schools in Lakeland has brought about the COVID-19 headaches suffered by every district, but also a shortage of bus drivers.
SCS: 490 new COVID-19 cases among students, 89 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 490 student cases among the district’s public and charter schools and 89 cases among staff.
About Town: 901 Comics bounces back from pandemic
The Midtown-based comic store closed for two months at the pandemic’s onset in the spring of 2020, then adjusted to its new reality.
How a Memphis police officer became the voice of the Grizzlies and FedExForum
Marcus Tucker, a military veteran and Memphis police officer, recounts his journey to becoming the Grizzlies’ public address announcer.
Metro
Gemstones, triceratops bones and dino poop
You can find all kinds of super cool stuff at the annual Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show staged by the Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society this weekend.
State Government TN lawmakers vote to stifle education lawsuits as MSCS takeover legislation advances
2026 elections Elections Fundraising picture for May county primary election remains unclear
2026 elections Elections Meet the candidates for Shelby County sheriff
City of Memphis Charges dropped for No Kings protestors
Business
MAAR Commercial Council recognizes top brokers
The Realtors council also inducted William B. Dunavant III into its Commercial Hall of Fame and honored Michael Lightman Sr. with its Legacy Award.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Premium Real Estate Southeast Memphis office property changes hands
Real Estate Board approves tax breaks for Morgan Steel expansion, other projects
Health Care Transgender health care tracking bill passes Senate
Sports
Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers teach girls ‘strong is beautiful’ at sports clinic
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Anthony Miller goes from walk-on to M Club Hall of Fame
Premium Memphis Grizzlies After NBA play-in, Grizzlies’ second draft pick still uncertain
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Food
Big Bill’s Bar-Be-Que is back
Not only is the famed barbecue restaurant reopening Friday, April 17, but Big Bill himself is now managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Stix Express Downtown to close, plus more Dunkin’
Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland board recommends pay hike for elected officials
Arts & Culture
Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.
A Live Nation venue is expected to open in Memphis this year. This week, a jury declared the organization an illegal monopoly. Where does that leave the city?
Performing Arts How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect
Opinion
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
If there’s one thing happening this weekend, it’s food. You can go to two different food festivals on both Saturday and Sunday.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for today’s sudokus?