Tornado warnings expire, damage reported in Covington area
For the first time in more than two years, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center issued a rare “high risk” forecast for Memphis Friday afternoon.Related stories:
Grizzlies erase 20-point deficit to beat Clippers
The Grizzlies trailed by 20 points in the first quarter, but erased that deficit with big nights from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard.Related stories:
Judge grants temporary injunction on ‘drag-ban’ law
The new state law, which prohibits drag shows where children might be present, would have gone into effect Saturday, April 1.
Historic Sterick Building bought by local developer
The building, at North B.B. King Boulevard and Madison Avenue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 but has been vacant since 1986.
Memphis mayoral residency lawsuits combined, city remains out of lawsuit for now
Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins denied a motion to make the city of Memphis part of the lawsuit. But he consolidated two legal challenges to the City of Memphis’ five-year mayoral residency requirement Friday.
Mississippi Public Service Commission candidate appeals residency ruling
Mandy Gunasekara filed an appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court over a ruling that found she did not meet the citizenship requirement to remain on the Aug. 8 Republican primary ballot.
‘Everybody has a weapon:’ Officials talk violent crime at summit
“In the past, most bar fights ended up being just that — a bar fight,” Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said. “Now everybody has a weapon, and we’re seeing more and more simple arguments turning into gun battles.”
Strickland says DOJ investigation will show MPD culture
During an appearance on The Daily Memphian’s On the Record podcast, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland declined to say whether he thought the police department had issues with its culture.
One MPD officer released from hospital, other stable after shooting
A man has been charged in the Whitehaven shooting that resulted in the gunshot injuries of two Memphis Police Department officers Thursday, March 30. TBI investigating Whitehaven shooting that hospitalized two officersRelated story:
Memphis Democrats to elect new leader Saturday
The race for chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party is set against the backdrop of turmoil this week in the state House. Two of the three contenders say Democrats in the House aren’t being vocal enough.
Seessel’s grocery stores, closed now for 25 years, are still missed
The story of Seessel’s, which spans five generations and 140 years, started with “The Great Butcher of Memphis.” Even now, 25 years after the stores were sold, people can still remember the taste of the grocer’s cakes and pies.
Jerry Lawler to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Jerry Lawler has received countless awards throughout his career. Now, he’s getting one from his hometown bowl game.
City council redistricting path conflicts with rules, attorney says
Council attorney Allan Wade says council rules forbid special meetings to vote on ordinances, like the redistricting plan an ad hoc group is sending to the council for a vote in special meetings April 5 and April 12.
Kenneth Lofton Jr. named NBA G League Rookie of the Year
Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 17 games for the Memphis Hustle this season.
Tigers baseball opens conference play at Tulane
University of Memphis baseball coach Kerrick Jackson said he believes the Tigers are moving in the right direction heading into conference play.
After unexpected break, Memphis 901 FC heads to Miami in search of first three points
The atmosphere around the club is upbeat despite losses in first two matches.
Mayoral candidates talk education, MPD’s Davis, energy — and sinkholes
A three-plus hour mayoral forum Thursday night at First Congregational Church in Cooper-Young featured Daniel Abston, Frank Colvett, J.W. Gibson, Reginald Hall and Paul Young.
Metro
State of the State: Gov. Lee proposes $1B toward $30B road projects backlog
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday proposed more than $1 billion into road projects financed by a one-time use of general state tax money and a plan to shift $80 million annually from the sales tax on tires.
Shelby County County Commission approves MSCS forensic audit
Metro Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI. Its CEO says ‘no thank you’
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Business
Inked: First Congo selling two buildings, Germantown getting new retail center
Watertower Place at Forest Hill to open in Germantown, First Congregational Church to sell two buildings and Oteka Technologies relocates.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis to get nonstop flights to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham
Health Care Inaugural UTHSC chair departs board to standing ovation
Collierville More homes near Collierville mall gain planning commission endorsement
Sports
Buckley: Dante Harris had a point. Message delivered. That’s no fish tale.
Before joining the Tigers, midseason transfer Dante Harris knew the drill. “I didn’t want to come in, you know, big-headed and try to do too much,” he said.
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Food
Andrew Michael confirm new Germantown restaurant
The new restaurant will be able to seat up to 200 guests, and chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer said it will differ from their former New Orleans restaurant of the same name.
Suburbs
Germantown leaders approve retail center for Forest Hill Heights
Germantown approved a new retail development thought to set the standard in the suburb’s most undeveloped region.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett relay teams’ redemption story coming to the big screen
“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.
Opinion
Echols: We were born to sweat
“My underlying hope is that when I do A and B, the promised C will result. But you only have to live a little while to learn that’s not the way life works.”
Podcasts
Did no-confidence vote set stage for state takeover of MSCS?
Shelby County Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Britney Thornton talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the political boundary between the commission and the MSCS board.
Games
Jigsaw: Sweet selling point
This week’s puzzle features a photo of a Girl Scouts selling beloved cookies.