Trains derailed at least 35 times in Shelby County since 2018
Federal government data shows train derailments have been fairly common in Shelby County over the past five years.
Political Roundup: Mayoral candidates discuss police director’s future at forum
Two contenders for Memphis mayor say they have already decided they will not keep Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as Memphis Police director if they are elected.
Heat snap Grizzlies winning streak with blowout
The Heat shot 59.8% from the floor and 44.8% from the 3-point line to run away from the Grizzlies in a dominant win. Related story:
Herrington: Morant’s coming back. Let’s hope he’s ready.
This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis.
Ja Morant expresses remorse in ESPN interview, return plans in place
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addresses what’s next for the team’s star point guard. Ja Morant suspended eight games by NBA, can return to team March 20Related story:
‘The future is arriving very quickly’ for MLGW
The utility already has a five-year, $1 billion infrastructure investment plan, but if Shelby County is to be prepared for a rapidly changing energy market, MLGW President Doug McGowen said they need to think further ahead.
What to look for in Memphis’ NCAA Tournament 1st-round game against FAU
While some on the outside are already looking ahead, Memphis knows it can’t skip steps. The No. 8 seed Tigers are focused on preparing for No. 9 seed FAU ahead of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup.Related story:
Preservation groups call for Council review of plans to keep Coliseum
The call comes as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has called for a $52-million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium to be built on the city-owned land where the Coliseum now stands.
Memphis transfers make spring football practices vital
Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield no longer considers the Tigers a young team. Many of the veterans, however, are still first-year players for Memphis.
Amendment to give third graders another route to fourth grade passes Senate committee
A new state bill working its way through the state legislature would provide options for deciding when to implement the third-grade retention process. Amendment to controversial third grade law passes first legal hurdleRelated story:
Collierville eyes 13 acres near water treatment plant
Collierville officials are looking at 13.7 acres in the northwest portion of the town near the wastewater treatment plant and Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve.
Table Talk: Elvis and Mario at Cocozza, Breakfast for Dinner, a gala and more
Cocozza gets new artwork, 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ is opening, a fancy gala is coming up and you can get your tickets today for next month’s Breakfast for Dinner at First Congo.
Hardaway responds to criticism from Jeff Goodman on ESPN radio show
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway felt criticism from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman was unwarranted. Final Four Memories: The Tigers experienced March Madness before it was a thing Memphis aims to ‘shock the world’ as it opens NCAA Tournament play Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ group of transfers have already accomplished main goalRelated stories:
Memphis International to offer flights to Raleigh-Durham
Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which serves Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding Research Triangle region of North Carolina.
Final Four Memories: The Tigers experienced March Madness before it was a thing
Larry Finch, Larry Kenon helped Memphis State beat South Carolina and Kansas State to make it to St. Louis in the 1972-73 NCAA Tournament.
‘Memphis 101’ gives crash course on the city’s history and influence
Memphis natives and newcomers shared a night of history, culture and networking Tuesday, March 14, at ‘Memphis 101,’ an interactive presentation at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame at 570 Normal St.
East holds off Dobyns-Bennett to advance in Class 4A
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
Overton puts away McMinn County to advance to 4A semifinals
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.Related story:
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis is gearing up for spring camp
Memphis is preparing for a season that needs to produce more wins than it did the last two seasons.
Metro
COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Here’s what auditors CliftonLarsonAllen LLP found in district finances at a time of high leadership turmoil and financial change, with federal pandemic relief funding and a new state education funding formula. MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’Related content:
Public Safety FBI agents serve warrant at Pooh Sheisty family home
Shelby County Halbert ouster attempt could be back in play
Education MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
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Business
Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
“There are a lot of churches who are trying to figure out how they leverage their real estate and do a better job of their mission and their ministry,” said a principal at Foundry Commercial.
Premium Real Estate Sushi Jimmi taking former By the Brewery space to ‘Next Level’
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Premium Business Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
Sports
Undersized Grizzlies push Knicks late, but can’t pull through
The Knicks led the Memphis Grizzlies 48-30 after the first quarter on Wednesday night, shooting 17 for 21 from the floor and 9 for 9 from the free-throw line to open the game.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Knicks 130, Grizzlies 119
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas
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.
Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘I am that dawg’: New coach at Memphis came to grind
Food
Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
They say we first “eat” with our eyes. Next comes smell. But a new app is helping restaurant-goers with another one of the five senses: hearing.
Food News Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Suburbs
Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation
Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
All systems go: Pink Palace shows NASA’s Artemis II launch on theater screen
Artemis II launched at 5:35 p.m. Central Daylight Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Memphians had a front-row seat at the Pink Palace.
Music 5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April
Opinion
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington begin to organize the NBA Draft board into tiers.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: No Kings’ end, ongoing fugitive search
Games
Sudoku: March 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?