Buckley: Baseball season brings hope for Redbirds. And AutoZone Park.
Redbirds leaders are talking with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city about stadium improvement. “Our commitment is to be here long-term,” Craig Unger said.
Mayor Young accosted at East Memphis restaurant
The City of Memphis said in a statement that a man grabbed Young as he was leaving dinner and the man then attempted to force his way into the mayor’s vehicle.
Houston’s push pays off with win over CBHS
Houston senior soccer player Clayton Somogyi does the damage as Mustangs remain undefeated in 2024.
Memphis native isn’t ‘caught up in the lights’ as he leads Marquette in March Madness
Kam Jones, a former Evangelical Christian School star, has helped Marquette reach the Sweet 16.
Governor signs bill into law preventing limits on traffic stops
Bill Lee signed a law that nullifies a Memphis ordinance that banned pretextual stops, which was passed in 2023 after Tyre Nichols’ death.
Priscilla Presley calls Beale Street site ‘hallowed ground’
Presley was on hand for the announcement regarding the former Hard Rock Cafe site, which will house the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
‘A historic day:’ Young touts results of Black Mayors’ Coalition
Mayor Paul Young and a coalition of Black mayors and city officials from 10 states and Washington, D.C., gathered in Memphis Thursday to discuss results of a two-day conference where they discussed crime and efforts to reduce it.
Bond conditions changed for Young Dolph suspect
Hernandez Govan was requesting a curfew so he could seek employment during the day. Conditions of his initial bond only allowed him to leave house arrest for attorney visits, court appearances and medical visits.
Blake Watson runs impressive 40-yard dash at Memphis Pro Day
Watson’s performance at the Memphis Pro Day was on par with some of the top-performing running backs at the NFL Combine.
What to expect at the Memphis football spring game
Memphis football has announced additional details on what fans can expect at the spring game on April 20.
Northpoint standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen K.L. Farr as The Daily Memphian’s spring sports athlete of the week.
Fayette Academy baseball duo thriving on the diamond despite bad breaks
Imperfections aren’t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.
$10 Deal: City Silo’s Hen House sandwich is a quick, satisfying lunch
Getting out of a “health food” restaurant for under $20 feels like a grand accomplishment, and this chicken-and-egg sandwich hits the mark.
The To-Do List: Back in time with ‘Roadhouse,’ Golden Girls, Bob Dylan
Learn the indigenous history of coffee, frolic in spring blooms at Memphis Botanic Garden and hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon.
Grizzlies Insider: Clarke’s return was emotional boost in locker room
Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture.
Airport in for a whole lotta shaking in $665 million terminal upgrade
Passenger counts were up 19.2% in 2023, a record year at Memphis International Airport, and there’s talk of possible new flights (think Raleigh-Durham, perhaps San Francisco).
MUS building and oil-refinery plant improvements both approved
The Board of Adjustment approved a $220 million upgrade to a Wesson Oil facility and Memphis University School’s construction on an arts and sciences building and indoor sports facility.
Food court: Potential Chick-fil-A site trustee sues Collierville
The lawsuit accuses Collierville of an illegal denial, causing harm to site trustee Bob Cartwright.
Hooks Institute event to look at impact of Brown v. Topeka Board
Seventy years after the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case, the Brown v. Board of Education decision remains one of the most important in U.S. history.
Bartlett firm hosts SBA official as it churns out 1.5 million pairs of eclipse glasses a day
Bartlett’s American Paper Optics is on a mission to bring eye safety to millions of people viewing the April 8 total solar eclipse. Small Business Administration official Isabel Guzman visited the company Wednesday, March 27.
Nashville remembers Covenant School shooting anniversary
Polling by Voices for a Safer Tennessee suggests most Tennesseans support the moderate gun laws they are proposing, like universal background checks.
Sudoku: March 28
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge. But not one you can’t solve!
Metro
Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”
Shelby County TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
City of Memphis Freedom Award honorees call for action at National Civil Rights Museum
Premium Public Safety 201 Poplar more crowded since Memphis Safe Task Force
Business
Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Speakers will discuss the latest developments in the Cleveland Street Corridor, Downtown and the Edge District at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Real Estate Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
Sports
Blazers backup quarterback helps UAB upset No. 22 Tigers
Memphis suffers its first loss of the season as UAB quarterback Ryder Burton throws for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Related content:
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: UAB 31, Memphis 24
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Sports Gators hand Mississippi State a loss
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
West Collierville student representing Team USA at world roller skating competition
Jeremy Liu is 13 and the only Tennesseean representing Team USA in the World Artistic Roller Skating Championship. The sport is similar to figure skating but on wheels, and there’s no ice.
Arts & Culture
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Opinion
Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Happy Grizz Week! Plus, art on the river, beer in CY
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.