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
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
Memphis’ defense holds Troy to 72 yards passing and no offensive scores as Tigers improve to 3-0 with second straight road win over a Sun Belt opponent.
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 28, Troy 7
High School Sports Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.