Spaun hanging on at FESJC but plenty are in pursuit
The Californian leads at 13-under, but 23 others are within five strokes.Related story:
Report: Grizzlies to make first Christmas Day appearance against Warriors
Grizzlies to make their first appearance on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, facing Golden State, which eliminated Memphis in last season’s playoffs.
Germantown to consider park safety improvements following drowning
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said safety improvements could be headed to Riverdale Park. Park upgrades were planned, but the mayor asked city staff to specifically look at better drainage options. Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.Related story:
SMU forward commits to Memphis
Jahmar Young Jr. announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday.
What impact could Ford’s charitable foundation have?
More than 70 years after founding its charitable arm, Ford Motor Co. has invested more than $2.2 billion in initiatives that provide basic needs and access to essential services, offer tools to build new skillsets and open pathways to employment.
Safe deliveries no guarantee for Tennessee moms-to-be
A new report examines alarming trends in Tennessee’s recent maternal death rates. And deems that more than 3 out of 4 of those deaths were preventable.
FESJC third-round scores; final-round pairings
Here are Saturday’s third-round scores from the FedEx St. Jude Championship, along with Sunday’s pairings for the final round at TPC Southwind.
Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.
Volunteers at the FedEx St. Jude Championship will be given purple ribbons to celebrate the life of Will Drennan — a former volunteer who died saving a child from a sudden flood Tuesday night.
‘Hospitality on steroids:’ Tournament, Elvis Week are tourism gold for Memphis
“Two signature events that bring lots of people to town who spend millions and millions of dollars in our community,” said Kevin Kane of Memphis Tourism.
Scores stay low at TPC Southwind — and Spaun stays in front
J.J. Spaun is at 11-under heading into the weekend. He’ll take a 1-stroke lead into Saturday’s third round of the FedEx Cup playoff opener over Sepp Straka and Troy Merritt.Related story:
Recipe Exchange: Café Roux Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chef Michael Cahhal’s gumbo is different from most gumbos because it gets its smoky flavor from the chicken instead of the sausage.
Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words
Despite its smaller size and location — tucked away just inside the front doors of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library — the bookstore strives to be “a community resource.”
Briarcrest football star selects TCU
Carroll is the third Briarcrest player to make his college choice known, joining quarterback J.D. Sherrod (Troy) and offensive lineman Nate Bledsoe (Rice).
CCDC to consider three Downtown project improvement requests
Two residential properties and Downtown Wines and Spirits seek exterior improvement grants with the Center City Development Corp.
Tigers defensive lineman re-enters the transfer portal
Kamren Washington entered the transfer portal after committing to the University of Memphis in April.
Reviews are back, and everything, it turns out, is rankable
On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about the return of official dining reviews to The Daily Memphian.
Using sports to raise money for literacy
How Coaching for Literacy is working with sports teams nationwide to raise awareness about the massive challenge of illiteracy.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
This week we learned that you don’t have to like golf to enjoy the FedEx St. Jude Championship. And the 1,550 volunteers who serve at the tournament exhibit a similar devotion to the team rolling and delivering burritos Downtown every week for 10 years. And we wonder if fashionista Mark Sandfoss owns any golf shirts.
Metro
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Jackson Hopper remains in the Shelby County Jail without bond.
Education MSCS’ Richmond not bound by same ethics clause Feagins was
State Government Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
Metro Severe weather coverage: MPD warns against driving during storm
Business
Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
“It’s just a super exciting time to be in real estate as our economy is going through this transformation,” said Kemp Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Premium Real Estate Colossus: The race to build the world’s most powerful machine in Memphis
Transportation & Logistics FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
Sports
Memphis makes case for hosting AAC basketball tournament
Armed with a somewhat unique bid, Memphis could learn soon if it will again host the American Athletic Conference’s men’s basketball tournament. Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane helped make the city’s case.
Memphis Grizzlies NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
Food
Table Talk: Edge District wine shop boasts off-the-beaten path bottles
Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
Arts & Culture
Collaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
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
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?