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: Tiger champs head to Dance, and a tiny bit of Tenn. is in Ark.
MAS closes for another distemper outbreak, crime victims’ safety net is unraveling and we tell you what to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: Where’s Tennessee’s western boundary? In Arkansas
Metro This Week in Memphis: State school takeover talk starts; Ransom signs off
Shelby County County Commission to mull grants moratorium, other ethics moves
Business
Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
Dr. Bret Mettler is a new leader at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s growing Heart Institute, which boasts a slew of recently recruited pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons from around the country.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium East Memphis After the pandemic, this psychiatrist wanted to take a holistic approach
Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Sports
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Collierville, FACS, Lakeland Prep and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis is headed to West Region in NCAA Tournament
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Last season was a mess. What does Ed Scott think of Penny now?
Food
What to Order: Bog & Barley’s beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips
The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal.
Suburbs
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Arts & Culture
Thousands from around the world descend upon Memphis to play bridge
“Jeopardy” champ James Holzhauer and 3,000 more bridge fanatics from all over the world are in Memphis the next few days for the American Contract Bridge League’s spring championship tournament.
Opinion
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
Podcasts
Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.
Games
Jigsaw: Go for the green
This week’s puzzle features a photo by The Daily Memphian’s Patrick Lantrip from the 52nd annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Beale Street.