Friday prep report: Whitehaven runs away from Houston in the second half
Tigers shrug off a cold first half to advance to Monday’s Region 8-4A semifinals.
‘Stand up, fight back!’: OUTMemphis hosts LGBT rights rally
The front lawn of OUT Memphis, 892 Cooper Street, bustled with attendees from 4 to 5 p.m., to protest pending passage of state laws affecting transgender rights.
MSCS superintendent search attracting national interest
Max McGee, president of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, said the superintendent position at Memphis-Shelby County Schools has already attracted three candidates from three other states.
Traffic will travel in one lane on southbound I-55 until fall 2023
Upgrades to the Interstate 55 interchange at Crump Boulevard Downtown will be a multi-year project that will include road and bridge closures and the construction of a new roundabout.
With command center upgrades, MATA aims to improve communication
The Memphis Area Transit Authority opened a $200,000 upgrade at its dispatch command center, “the heart and soul of our operations.”
Part of Barbecue Fest moves to Beale Street
The move of part of the barbecue contest to Beale Street follows an earlier relocation of the Blues Tent from the Beale Street Music Festival to the entertainment district.
Poplar-White Station Library partially reopens
The library branch has been closed since MPD officer Geoffrey Redd was shot after responding to an altercation at the branch on Feb. 2.
Ken Moody, longtime Strickland aide, leaving City Hall
Moody’s departure from Memphis city government comes after 20 combined years in administration.
Social Club: Hip-hop fans debate the ‘King of Memphis’ online
Who would you crown the King of Memphis rap? And, a Memphis author gives away free books.
When a big moment came, Johnathan Lawson was ready
The redshirt freshman sank a 3-pointer that gave the Tigers a five-point lead late in their 83-78 win over Wichita State.
Calkins: Tigers win ‘by any means’ necessary
The Memphis Tigers are battered, weary — and now they’re missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. So how do they keep winning games? By any means necessary. On a Memphis team that richly deserves a trip to the NCAAs.
901 FC adds Colombian midfielder
Memphis will open its fifth year in the USL with a March 11 home match at AutoZone Park against Loudoun United.
Palazzolo: State needs to share sales tax revenue with cities
“Tennessee cities produce 92% of all sales tax revenue generated in the state. However, sales tax revenues returned to cities make up only 20% to 30% of their annual operating revenue.”
Conaway: Why does Memphis try so hard to be Philadelphia?
We’re showing all the originality of a bad band covering somebody else’s song, and not even a Memphis song at that.
The Daily Memphian receives seven APSE Top 10 awards
The Daily Memphian Sports Department has earned a Top 10 Digital showing. Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Tim Buckley have been honored with individual awards.
Metro
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
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Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
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Real Estate Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires a general manager
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
High School Sports At Bolton, a special signing day for a special football class
Food
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Arts & Culture
‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest
As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.
The To-Do List Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
Opinion
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.