Family members, activists, protest Saturday arrest of four men
Protestors made familiar demands Saturday, chanting “no justice, no peace” and holding neon signs.
Mistaken identity leads to arrest of four, family says
A call to the Memphis Police Department resulted in the arrests of four men after what the family said was a case of mistaken identity that led to a physical altercation with police.
Showboats use late Kelley-to-Dillon pass to escape with win over Houston
Quarterback Cole Kelley and receiver Derrick Dillon combine for a late touchdown as Memphis beats the Gamblers and records its fourth straight USFL victory.
Tigers land another transfer receiver
Pittsburg State product Christian Carter is the fourth receiver who has announced plans to transfer to Memphis since the end of the 2022 season.Related content:
Penny Hardaway, Tigers relentlessly recruiting star guard as key call nears
Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.
New Tigers basketball coach is in transfer player’s life ‘for a reason’
“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.
Memphis Allies mission to reduce gun violence expands to Orange Mound
The Youth Villages program has partnered with Renardo Baker, who was already embedded in the community, to reach out to the neighborhood’s most high-risk residents.
Suburban superintendents hope for increased county funds
Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.
‘This race allows us to show off the assets of Memphis’
Runners power along the Mississippi for the Great American River Run as this year’s Memphis in May crosses the finish line.
FedEx launches platform to help customers track CO2e emissions
The Sustainability Insights tool is designed to assist FedEx in its goal of reaching carbon neutral operations by 2040.
Seed funding: Nonprofits give free garden beds to about 100 homeowners
The Works and Big Green recently gave away 100 raised garden beds for free, complete with seeds, starters, a watering can, fertilizer and more than 60 pounds of soil.
Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts
With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.
Calvary Place to close after three decades
“When people think about Calvary, I want them to think these babies got good care and good love,” said Audrey Ivory, who’s worked at Calvary Place Child Care for more than 20 years. “I hope that people remember the legacy of Calvary as like a family...”
Showboats’ Derrick Dillon has ‘everybody in the area rooting for him’
The speedster from small-town Louisiana is now playing for Memphis of the USFL, and his 109-yard return for a touchdown left many in Franklinton talking.
Guest Column: Life-saving chemotherapy drugs are in short supply
“This shortage is causing oncologists to make difficult decisions. Treatments are being skipped and delayed, doses are being reduced, treatments plans are being changed, and sequences of usual treatment are being altered.”
Letter to the Editor: New Cordova high school could be the vo-tech school model for the 21st century
“Not all students want to go to college, but they need to get skills that will make them employable the moment that diploma is handed to them on their last day of high school.”
Movers & Shakers
Southwest Tennessee Community College, SRVS and Colliers announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way
About 9,600 MLGW customers were without power late Sunday night, but Memphis dodged severe wind damage. Freezing temperatures are on the way and will last through Tuesday.
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Premium Arts & Culture Ask the Memphian: Is the zoo still considering adding a members entrance off North Parkway?
Metro This Week in Memphis: St. Patrick’s Day and Hall of Fame for amateurs
Premium Metro A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options
Business
Back in the flow: Son of former Palladio owners is making a splash
Frank C. Roberts returns to his family’s Palladio roots, transforming the historic Midtown showroom into Memphis Water Gardens — a premier destination for koi ponds, fountains and a “fish bar.”
Premium Health Care Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Premium Real Estate ‘Digital nomads’ may want to linger at upscale RV park
Business Peabody’s Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation
Sports
Santi Aldama to undergo arthroscopic procedure on right knee
Aldama “will undergo an arthroscopic procedure and receive an orthobiologic injection to address ongoing discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his right knee.”
Sports NCAA Tournament: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: The Medicine Man used to rally Memphis fans. Now his old friends are rallying to help him.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Losing stings. Some seasons hurt more than others. Penny Hardaway knows.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How much do Memphis football coaching staff members make in a year?
Food
From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
Food News Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
Suburbs
Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
North Mississippi Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews
Arts & Culture
From kites to colors: 3 ways to celebrate Holi in Memphis
Holi is known as the “Festival of Colors.” Celebrators typically wear white and throw colored powder at each other.
Premium Arts & Culture Ask the Memphian: Is the zoo still considering adding a members entrance off North Parkway?
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Opinion Opinion: Survey shows support for local police — and for hiring more of them
Podcasts
Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about an early spring on Beale Street and the city’s plan for enhancing safety.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Model trains
Today’s puzzle is of model trains and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.