Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way
Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more.
Hotel could be competitive coup for Downtown Collierville
Guest column: Peggy Seessel was a ‘mighty force for good’ in Memphis
If Peggy was on your team, you could count on her to put her heart and soul into everything she did on your behalf.
Briarcrest sophomore wins high school baseball player of the week
Sophomore Jack Gleason led Briarcrest to Division 2-AA West Region title.
Photographer Kha returns to Memphis for ‘Critical Conversation’
“I think the public versus private versus publicly-owned private space question is one that should be unpacked,” said Sam Rauch, who has curated exhibits for New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Thursday prep report: Northpoint headed back to Spring Fling
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
The To-Do List: Tour CY gardens, eat baklava and drink whiskey with dogs in wind suits
This week, the Tilt-a-Whirl will be spinning at the Bluff City Fair, the mimosas will be bottomless in Court Square and you can learn how to save your seat (literally).
TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools
A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.
Sir Meatball is already internet famous. Now he’s ready for Dogchella
Memphian Mary Lauren Bobango Stewart created an Instagram page for her dogs, Sir Meatball and Milkshake, back in 2018. Now, with more than 26,000 followers on Instagram, she’s founded a live event, Dogchella.
Carrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis not worried about Morant’s durability
The Memphis Grizzlies said they expect Ja Morant will take the same approach to the offseason that Jaren Jackson Jr. had coming off his knee injury.
Airport expects double-digit increase in revenue next year
“The MSCAA staff has overcome many challenges that resulted from the pandemic,” said the chair of the airport authority’s board.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Central junior leaves no doubt about who Memphis’ top sprinter is
Jordan Ware won both the 100 and the 200 while also anchoring the victorious 400 and 800 relay squads. He has the top times in Tennessee this season in each sprint.
The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students
While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.
Wednesday prep report: Two region finals, two Collierville wins over Houston
Baseball and soccer squads defeat archrival to move to within one victory of Spring Fling.
Metro
Who determines how riverfront is used? Lawsuit over new Memphis Art Museum narrows.
Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson dismissed most of the claims in the Friends for Our Riverfront lawsuit seeking to stop construction of the new museum. But she kept the central question in the case.
Public Safety Girl, 11, stabs 10-year-old at school, MPD says
Premium State Government Legislation filed to make Germantown mayor full time
State Government Memphis judge named to Tennessee Court of Appeals
Business
Downtown Memphis Commission sets new design guidelines
New guidelines emphasize walkability, attractive streetscapes, appealing facades, sustainability and authenticity to Memphis.
Germantown Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Arlington Beyond the wheelchair: Local clinic helps bridge accessibility gap
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
Sports
AAC sets 2025 Tigers football schedule
The American Athletic Conference has released its 2025 football schedule, including all league games for the Memphis Tigers.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiver Roc Taylor pays homage to his mother at NFL Combine
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan looks to impress NFL teams with his IQ
Sports Here’s who is playing in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic
Food
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Suburbs
Bartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
Arts & Culture
New Theatre Memphis season includes ‘Legally Blonde’ musical, ‘Shawshank Redemption’
The 2025-26 season includes well-known musicals, family favorites and a classic Shakespearean tragedy.
Opinion
Sanford: A Delta newspaper and an assault on freedom of the press
The Clarksdale Press Register garnered national attention recently after a judge ordered the paper to take down an editorial critical of Clarksdale’s elected officials.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Games
Word Search: Satellite Music Hall
Can you solve this week’s word search?