Susan Sanford, civic leader and benefactor, dies at 77
The former development director for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Sanford served as president and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank for nearly two decades.
Grizzlies list five players doubtful, two players out vs. Suns
The Grizzlies need three victories to break the franchise record for single-season wins with five games remaining.
Thursday prep report: MUS edges CBHS in overtime lacrosse thriller
Morgan Temme takes control late to send the Owls past their rivals.
Now unlocked: Jaren Jackson Jr. has a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year
Few if any NBA players have defended both more and better than Jaren Jackson Jr. this season.
How Taylor Jenkins went from the Ivy League to Coach of the Year candidate
Taylor Jenkins won’t take credit, but his peers and mentors believe everything he has accomplished with the Grizzlies thus far has been “spectacular.”
Versatile Kelly making an impact for 901 FC
Adaptability will keep 24-year-old on the field as Memphis looks to continue its early-season momentum Saturday against Detroit City FC.
Bartlett revives annual business expo after two-year hiatus
After a two-year, pandemic-induced absence, the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce held its business expo, providing a way to promote local services.
St. George’s shortstop wins fans vote for high school baseball player of week
Wilson Whittemore is second straight St. George’s player to win.
Rooftop parties return to The Peabody Hotel
Originally known as Sunset Serenades, the rooftop parties began in 1939, when the east end of the hotel’s roof was enclosed.
Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Notice of Allegations, spring practice storylines
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II take a look at the Tigers’ NoA from March 26 and what that could mean for recruiting going forward.
WMC-TV’s Action News 5 promotes three
Arianna Poindexter will now co-anchor the morning newscasts alongside Andrew Douglas, Kelli Cook will serve as the weekend anchor and Joy Redmond will join Joe Birch in the early and late newscasts as co-anchor.
$10 Deal: Pop’s delivers inexpensive home cooking
Pop’s Comfort Kitchen in Bartlett has fried chicken livers with two sides and cornbread every Tuesday for $9.99. It also sells its chicken and dumplings by the gallon.
The To-Do List: Farmers markets, ‘Remembering MLK’ and a party in the park
This week, Opera Memphis kicks off 30 Days of Opera, animatronic dinos stomp into the Renasant Convention Center and an art show at Tone explores gender and gender variation.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis celebrates first division title
The goal now is to be playing the best basketball possible as they wait for Ja Morant to return from injury and look to the playoffs.
Collierville moves forward with $8 million expansion of new high school
Some four years after its opening, Collierville High already is facing some growing pains and has plans for a new 29,500-square-foot expansion.
New Tigers NIL initiative already has a number of athletes signed up
901 Fund already has drawn in a number of football and men’s and women’s basketball players.
High school honor roll: Central breaks state 800 relay record — twice
Central’s team of Tyler Bell, Dohnavon Hunt, Quincy Briggs and Jordan Ware performed the fastest 800 relay ever recorded by a Tennessee team.
Sanford: Back off, Democrats. Strickland plays politics by his own rules
“Despite the grousing and threats of a meaningless censure, Strickland is simply being Strickland. He’s also being pragmatic.”
Metro
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Premium Metro Political Roundup: ‘Move 201 Poplar’ and then ‘put a major hotel there’
Premium Public Safety Four of 5 suspects named in latest MPD operation are not in jail
City of Memphis Memphis in May’s Great American River Run goes virtual
Business
Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
Health Care Le Bonheur revs up new high-tech ambulances
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Sports
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. misses All-NBA designation. What it means for the Grizzlies.
Food
Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
Suburbs
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Arts & Culture
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.
Opinion
Greenstein: Memorial Day is more than a vacation day
“All Americans owe the families of the servicemen and women who died serving our country more than lip service in gratitude, appreciation and reverence.”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.