Late Stax Records founder Jim Stewart to receive ‘special’ Grammy
Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).
Friday prep report: Haynes heats up for Briarcrest in victory over East
Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.
Chase bank set to enter Memphis market
Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location.
Memphis hires special teams coordinator
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
Penny Hardaway says Tigers’ communication, chemistry ‘off a little bit’
After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.Related story:
Suspect charged in connection with death of Barshay Wilson
The 22-year -old man told police that he and another person shot the University of Memphis nursing student and dumped his body, according to an affidavit.
Helen of Troy rep says national layoffs won’t hit DeSoto hard
While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.
Conaway: If they’re smart, I’m an idiot
“We, as a nation, can send and receive detailed and color-enhanced images from the depths of outer space revealing new galaxies and black holes, while we, as mere mortals, can’t find a cable or satellite service that can give us a dependable picture in a rain shower.”
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a wing problem. Can the trade market fix it?
Will the Grizzlies’ wing rotation be playoff-ready by springtime? If not, should they look to the next month’s trade market for help?
Social Club: Three 6 fans say goodbye to Gangsta Boo; Ja 1s get a reaction
Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original.
Transfer defensive lineman commits to Memphis
A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.Related story:
Talking Grizzlies defense, sophomores and the trade market with John Hollinger
Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market.
Daily Memphian finds ‘unicorn’ for digital director
Holly Whitfield of the “I Love Memphis” blog will join The Daily Memphian in February as its digital director, leading a team of seven digital producers and two content creators.
Memphis museum system changing staffing model, contract with city
Memphis Museum Inc., which manages MoSH, Lichterman Nature Center, the Magevney House and the Mallory-Neely House, will operate as an independent entity under a new, still-developing contract with the City of Memphis.
Daily Memphian 2022 postseason football awards
Here are this year’s Daily Memphian postseason football awards, honoring our offensive and defensive players of the year along with special teams, freshman and coach recognition as well as our all-metro teams for the 2022 season.
Opinion: Memphians are sick and tired of excuses about crime
The case for building a bigger local jail, adding more judges and courtrooms, and changing how bail is handled.
Calkins: Lindenwood minister has a podcast dedicated to ... TCU football?
They say that college football is a religion in the South. Does that mean that ministers are its podcasters? Meet Geoff Mitchell, the senior minister at Lindenwood Christian Church, who also hosts a popular podcast about TCU football.
Making of ‘Elvis,’ the movie, exhibit punctuates birthday week of Elvis, the man
As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland.
Ruffin’s legacy at St. George’s: Championships, a court and a brotherhood
The former basketball coach molded the lives of his players while building the Gryphons’ program into a state power.
Briarcrest, St. Agnes standouts win player of the week fan vote
Cooper Haynes and Natalie Bryant are named The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls basketball players of the week.
Metro
County mayor says grants program needs ‘checks and balances’
Mayor Lee Harris also documented his attempts to appoint new members to the Ethics Commission for years only to see them never go on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for a vote.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
City of Memphis City Council sets early start to budget season in return from spring break
Business
Three health department employees assume new leadership roles
Shelby County Health Department has named two of its employees as deputy directors while a third has been promoted to chief of staff.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Food News Ginger’s Bread & Co. to open Downtown location
Business Monogram Foods names new CEO
Sports
4 of 4: PJ Haggerty earns All-American status again
Memphis Tigers basketball star PJ Haggerty is only the seventh player in program history to become a consensus All-American.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: Mystery of starting quarterback to linger
Premium High School Sports Memphis Business takes Chattanooga team to OT, but can’t get the win
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ comeback effort against Portland crumbles as skid continues
Food
Table Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’
The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste.
Suburbs
Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
Arts & Culture
Water is a force of pain and pleasure in Brooks Museum’s latest exhibit
The exhibit features paintings and an interactive gallery that immerses visitors in community, history, love and reflection.
Opinion
Guest column: Save Tennessee’s wetlands for future generations
We don’t need uncontrolled, thoughtless regulations that limit economic growth, says Bill Dance, but we do need well-thought-out rules that allow construction and progress while protecting our surroundings.
Podcasts
How playing bridge might change your life
Bronia Jenkins, who is the executive director of the American Contract Bridge League, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Games
Word Flower: March 18
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.