Kontji Anthony leaving WMC
Kontji Anthony, evening co-anchor at WMC-TV Action News 5, announced in a letter dated March 7 that she will not seek to remain in her position when her contract expires in April.
Former Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99
Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.
Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
The Peanut Shoppe ready to reopen in new location, remains Downtown
“This business depends on the walking traffic,” said owner Rida AbuZaineh. “It’s like walking on the beach, where there is ice cream.”
Coalition says limiting first days of early voting to one site is unfair
The Election Commission’s decision not to open early-voting sites at churches during the Easter weekend is renewing charges of voter suppression.
Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
TVA official cites benefits that should come to the region with Blue Oval City
“This couldn’t be a more transformative project,” says Aaron Stewart. “The suppliers are already looking. ...”
Table Talk: Sweet overload, new restaurants and a sad goodbye to a fave
Desserts have been everywhere lately, and they’ve been hard to resist.
Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
MBRW: Plant Based Heat serves vegan wings, burgers, comfort food favorites
Plant Based Heat is one of 28 local Black-owned restaurants participating in Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
Beech defeats Arlington in girls Class 4A quarterfinals
Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.
Listen to Cynthia Daniels talk about Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Memphis Black Restaurant Week Cynthia Daniels discusses how the week started, about some of her other events.
Starbucks 7 march for unionization rights
Social activist Rev. William J. Barber II joined The Starbucks 7 and local activists Wednesday, March 9, in a march to protest what they say was a local attempt at union-busting by the Seattle-based coffee chain.
Metro
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Premium Elections Election Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
Business
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Health Care University of Memphis-made medical device helps COPD sufferers
Sports
Houston freshman voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Collierville renames historic high school for outgoing mayor
Retiring Mayor Stan Joyner was surprised Thursday night as he was informed his former school building will be named in his honor.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives Graceland visitors glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.