County Commission approves jail mental health funding but with doubts
Shelby County commissioners also funded 21 new “youth development specialist” positions at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, and a rugby field for Memphis Inner City Rugby.
Grizzlies release Kenneth Lofton Jr.
Lofton Jr. appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.1 minutes over two seasons with the Grizzlies.
Grizzlies drop fifth straight after falling at Oklahoma City
Cold shooting night in Oklahoma sends Grizzlies to loss in the final game before Ja Morant returns Tuesday in New Orleans. Box score: Thunder 116, Grizzlies 97Related story:
Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, often called the ‘Old Bridge’, to be replaced
TDOT announced a plan to rebuild the I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River with funding from Gov. Bill Lee’s $3.3 billion Transportation Modernization Act.
Another former MPD officer identified in Tyre Nichols’ case
Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them.
DA to target violent crime with new strategy
“We want to make it clear that those who violate the law will be prosecuted, and those who engage in violence or repeat nonviolent offenses will face the consequences, including incarceration.”
Strickland thanks Wharton, Young as portrait is unveiled
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s portrait was unveiled Friday at City Hall.
‘Christmas mullet’ house has traditional in the front, fun on the side
“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.”
Former Indiana defensive lineman commits to Memphis
Patrick Lucas is the second Power 5 transfer in two days to commit to Memphis.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against No. 22 Virginia
The Tigers’ meeting with Virginia on Tuesday will be the program’s first ranked-versus-ranked home matchup since 2014. Hardaway says Tigers’ non-conference slate has been ‘nothing but pressure’ Memphis ranked in AP Top 25 poll for first time this season DeAndre Williams still impacts the Tigers — even at a distanceRelated stories:
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
In post-Roe world, about 25% fewer Tennessee women getting abortions
Researchers suggest births in Tennessee could be up 3.3% this year, likely a direct result of the total abortion ban that became law in the state in August 2022.
Memphis 901 FC heading West for 2024
“It’s always an exciting time for everyone when the fixtures come out,” coach Stephen Glass said.
Meet the UrbanArt Commission’s new director
A University of Memphis graduate and former gallery manager is the latest to take the helm at Memphis’ UrbanArt Commission.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Memphis School of Excellence and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, FACS, Memphis Business Academy, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
Tennessee prison officials grilled after another alarming audit
The Tennessee Department of Correction “housed potential aggressors in the same cells as potential victims of sexual abuse” and officials weren’t disciplined after substantiated cases of sexual misconduct.
Metro
Mulroy investigation now in state’s high court
A resolution that urges the Tennessee Supreme Court to create a panel to investigate three state district attorneys general passed the state Senate Wednesday, April 16.
Premium Education MSCS could sell Bayer Building, demolish several vacant schools
Premium Education CBU hit in purge of foreign students
Downtown Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs
Business
Food Files: New Sichuan restaurant, two wings eateries coming
A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Sports
Herrington: After two-year drought, FedExForum drinks in postseason Grizzlies win
It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next, everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies roll over the Mavericks. But there’s Thunder on the horizon.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs
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Food
$10 Deal: Mix and match at Great China Market
At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork.
Suburbs
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
Opinion
Conaway: Everybody in the golf world knows every King-Collins course, except here, of course
“Should you like to play a King-Collins course, still rare but growing in number, there’s one right smack dab in the middle of your city.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian restaurant to open soon in East Memphis
Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
You don’t have to buzz in to play this quick crossword.