Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Collierville, Germantown students thriving virtually
Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home.
Paint Memphis undaunted by vandalism to murals
Paint Memphis will spend hundreds of dollars applying an anti-graffiti coating on murals vandalized shortly after last year’s event in Uptown. Meanwhile, Paint Memphis 2021 will carry on in South Memphis with a festival on Oct. 9.
Federal rent assistance flowing much faster locally than at state level
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has spent less than 5% of its federal rental assistance money. In Memphis and Shelby County, where high poverty and low homeownership make the need much more urgent, that number is more than 60%.
Offense, led by freshmen Henigan, Thomas, on display in Tigers’ season opener
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17 Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?Related story:
Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
Calkins: Seth Henigan looked ‘fantastic,’ for openers
Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman.
Gonzalez’s wonder goal gives 901 FC a win over Birmingham
Memphis scores twice in second-half stoppage time to win season series against arch-rivals in dramatic fashion.
Opinion: Find those offering moral leadership amid division
The truth is that America has never been a country where everyone just got along and lived in harmony.
Metro
The Early Word: Bad weather ain’t over yet, and Iisalo is just getting started
Panel floats ways to prevent another Ford Jr. situation, a Broad Avenue gift shop closes and an Overton Square bakery changes hands.
Metro What to know about this week’s severe storms
City of Memphis Memphis ‘got lucky.’ But rocky weather will continue through the weekend
Update Metro At least seven dead as South and Midwest reel from violent storms
Business
Food Files: A sourdough bakery, juice bar; Half Shell opens in Germantown
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar opened in the former Clean Juice, and Half Shell in Germantown has opened.
Real Estate Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Morant plays villain as Grizzlies steer the ship back on track
Ja Morant relished his role as the bad guy, and hit the game-winner against the Heat in the team’s first win with Tuomas Iisalo as interim coach.Related content:
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Premium Spirit of Memphis Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
Food
$10 Deal: ZamZamz’s kefta pita
Think a burger meets a kebab meets a wrap, but it’s better than any of those.
Suburbs
DeSoto County, Olive Branch team to tackle traffic
Mississippi officials are looking to widen a road nestled near two local schools to ease traffic congestion.
Arts & Culture
Must-see concerts in April include Pat Benatar, Bow Wow, Soul Coughing
Whether you want to tap into some nostalgia or discover new artists, Memphis concerts have something for you in multiple genres.
Opinion
Conaway: You can’t sell Summer Drive-In memories; they’re priceless
“If the drive-in was mine, what would I do with it?"
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 4
Are you at the top of your game? Now’s the time to find out.