Renovated Cossitt Library reopens today
The long wait ends with more than 10,000 books, an upstairs performance space, digital studios for podcasts and a cafe.
If Pearson is reappointed, is stadium funding in jeopardy? Probably not
The dispute over reappointing an ousted state legislator doesn’t appear to put Memphis stadium funding in jeopardy. Expelled Tennessee House reps retain counsel, including former US Attorney General Nashville Metro Council returns Justin Jones to the Tennessee HouseRelated stories:
National college football analyst says Memphis should be in the Big 12
National college football analyst and Memphis native Paul Finebaum believes it was a mistake for the Big 12 to pass on the University of Memphis.
Suspect in Prive shooting out on bond
Johnny Sanford, 36, posted a $250,000 bond on April 6 following a bond hearing the same day.
MTSU transfer guard Teafale Lenard Jr. commits to Memphis
Lenard, a 6-foot-7 wing, spent the past two seasons with the Conference USA’s Blue Raiders and has three years of eligibility remaining.Related story:
Memphis asks federal court to quickly disconnect DeSoto sewers
Memphis and North Mississippi representatives are in federal court this week as a judge reviews the agreement between the two entities regarding sewage treatment.
Opinion: Health Department must protect from ‘invisible threat’ of EtO
“Community members shouldn’t have to wait years for relief. Instead of making excuses and dodging questions, the Shelby County Health Department needs to act now to make the facility reduce its emissions or — if it continues to refuse — shut down completely.”
Van Turner says he lives in Binghampton, though MLGW bills show he doesn’t use any water
Memphis mayoral hopeful Van Turner says his Binghampton home needs work but is his residence. MLGW bills show no water usage since the house’s MLGW bill was put in Turner’s name late last year.
FedEx at 50: As FedEx hits milestone, new executive team has new challenges
The executive leadership team at FedEx — guided by CEO Raj Subramaniam — will have to demonstrate to its stockholders that it is the right team to lead the company out of turbulent waters and into the future.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponent
Memphis Grizzlies fans voted the Minnesota Timberwolves, not the Los Angeles Lakers, as the preferred playoff opponent in the first round.
Calkins: Happy Grizz week! (Also: Go Timberwolves!)
The Lakers host the Timberwolves Tuesday for the right to meet the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. I think I speak for Grizzlies fans everywhere when I say: “Go T-Wolves!”
Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Brighton, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week.
The Daily Memphian track and field honor roll
Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes.
Jonathan Pierre had a breakthrough and ‘never looked back.’ Now he’s a Tiger.
Two years ago, Jonathan Pierre was an unranked senior at Hallandale High without many options. Memphis lands commitment from Division-II transfer Jonathan PierreRelated stories:
Keonté Kennedy enters transfer portal, not expected to return to Tigers
The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies’ season: Nos. 50-26
Part 1 of the top moments from this year’s season.
Tyre Nichols honored with sunset lantern release
Twenty-nine paper lanterns alighted over the Mississippi River around the 7:30 p.m. sunset representing each year of Nichols’ life.
New indoor golf facility at Rhodes dedicated to storied athletic figure
Not only an alumnus, having graduated in 1977, Mike Clary will retire from being Rhodes’ longest-standing athletic director come May.
Police reform ordinances reach critical final votes at the Memphis City Council
Under an amendment, the consolidated police reform ordinance on the Tuesday, April 11, agenda would stand alongside separate ordinances on the same general reforms.
Metro
The Early Word: Secret NBA bar and new rooftop bar opening Downtown
Regional One needs donations, the Tigers wrap their preseason with a loss and Bartlett’s superintendent is saying goodbye.
Elections Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos
Premium Elections Sanford: Taylor’s sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.
Premium Health Care Why Regional One needs funding help to build new hospital: ‘There are real people behind these numbers’
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Business
FedEx Corp. beats analysts’ third quarter expectations
The earnings call gave investors and analysts one of their first formal looks at the company since it spun off FedEx Freight on June 1.
Premium Health Care Federal changes threaten revenue for Memphis hospitals, execs say
Premium Health Care Why Regional One needs funding help to build new hospital: ‘There are real people behind these numbers’
Premium Financial Services International Paper beat Wall Street expectations, but revenue remains flat
Premium Real Estate Germantown approves 41 homes in Winchester development
Sports
Memphis wraps up preseason with 93-81 loss at No. 12 Arkansas
The Tigers didn’t protect the ball as well as they did in their 17-point win against Mississippi State, and they didn’t shoot the 3 as well.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies It was once a ‘secret’ hangout for NBA stars. Soon, Lou’s Lounge will open to the public.
High School Sports Houston, Collierville advance to Class AAA girls soccer state final
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant says he holds no grudge as he prepares to play Grizzlies
Memphis Tigers Football Is Tigers coach Charles Huff getting a job elsewhere?
Food
Table Talk: Mekong brings more Asian flavors to Memphis
The inaugural Mekong festival celebrated the Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Thai families who first came to Memphis, specifically the area around Cleveland Street, 50 years ago as refugees from the Vietnam War.
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Suburbs
Mississippi state auditor investigating Walls amid data center concerns
The questions from the auditor’s office come as Walls officials consider a rezoning request for more than 1,000 acres of farmland for industrial use along U.S. 61.
Premium Education Bartlett superintendent to retire
Arts & Culture
Bartlett’s performing arts center keeps losing money. The city wants your ideas.
Survey findings will go to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January as the venue’s losses are projected to top $700,000 this fiscal year.
Visual Arts Using a concrete canvas, fifth grade class says, ‘I belong here’
Opinion
Opinion: Innovation isn’t yet a feature of the system in Memphis
“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
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Podcasts
Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you
The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari’s Rebecca Severs
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bryant’s Breakfast
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Summer Avenue Sampler at Bryant’s Breakfast that was taken by Mark Weber.