Cheers to AutoZone Park, a crazy idea. Let’s keep fans coming 25 more years.
The vision for a Downtown ballpark may have changed the sports landscape of the city. As AutoZone Park celebrates its 25th year, the Memphis Redbirds defeat Charlotte.
Teen accused of killing local watermelon vendor posts bond
Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of killing John Materna. He posted his $100,000 bond that was set by Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon on Feb. 7.
MPD’s Davis, other top brass could be deposed in Nichols’ lawsuit
Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, filed their initial discovery disclosure Thursday, March 28, detailing the 90-plus people who could be deposed during the ongoing civil rights lawsuit.
Memphis co-defensive coordinator Lou Esposito accepts job at Michigan
Lou Esposito heads to Michigan less than three months after being hired at Memphis.
Memphis-area trio making March Madness run with Creighton
There’s plenty of Memphis flavor on a Creighton team on which Mason Miller, son of former Grizzlies sharpshooter Mike Miller, is a starter.
Memphis 901 FC still hoping for stadium of its own
Memphis’ pro soccer club has a home “for the foreseeable future” while still pushing for a stadium of its own.
Grizzlies sign Zavier Simpson to 10-day deal, re-sign Maozinha Pereira
The Grizzlies signed Zavier Simpson of the G League’s Motor City Cruise to a 10-day contract. Simpson is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists this season.
City files to vacate MPD arbitration judgment
The City of Memphis has filed a petition to vacate the results of arbitration between the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Police Association over the creation of the second lieutenant rank.
Bailey: It’s the time of the season for budgeting
Governments across the suburbs are starting the annual springtime reviews of proposed spending, anticipated revenues and what program are important enough to receive funding in the fiscal year.
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.
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.
Calkins: Stage four lung cancer can’t keep Joye Lee-McNelis from coaching (and winning!) 1,000th game
It may be the best story of this basketball postseason. And one of the hardest stories, too. The former Memphis women’s basketball coach went to astonishing lengths to be with her Southern Miss team through it all.
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.
Conaway: Ghosts rising within
Research has revealed that Nathan Bedford Forrest’s slave pens were originally behind Calvary Episcopal Church, but in the 1880s, the church expanded to the east over the site of the pens.
Food Files: Sen Trang, Rock’n Dough Orleans Station opening soon
Sen Trang opens March 29 in the old Pho Binh building, Bojangles is settling into an old Zaxby’s, and Rock’n Dough is having its grand opening soon in the Edge District.
Opinion: ‘Hope, love and opportunity’ at University Schools should be for all
“Frankly, I don’t worry about the kids we serve within our schools. I worry about the kids we don’t. What happens to them? Where do they go? And most importantly, how can I help them?”
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.
Bartlett YMCA to welcome first new members April 8
There are some minor hiccups regarding the actual first day of the YMCA taking over the Bartlett Recreation Center, but the transition should be completed next month.
Sudoku: March 29
Are you ready for it? Today’s sudoku is a hard one!
Metro
Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and pending legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
Shelby County More ‘focused time’ in County Clerk’s Office to clear car-title backlog
Transportation & Logistics SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Premium Real Estate Developers buy historic Downtown Memphis building
Premium Real Estate Chapter 11 filing triggers jockeying for Memphis Wendy’s sites
Premium Real Estate A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Sports
St. Benedict football coach resigns
One day after it was announced that his school had forfeited three football games due to the use of an ineligible player, St. Benedict football coach Mitch McDaniel has resigned.
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis’ outlook in American has improved since preseason forecast
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis basketball has a problem — and Penny Hardaway can’t fix it
Premium Sports Buckley: With the Redbirds in the playoffs, Stubby Clapp recalls good times in Memphis
Food
The battle over The Station has finally ended, attorney says
The fight over an East Memphis liquor store has come to an end, one of the attorneys representing Buster’s Liquors said Tuesday.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
Premium Collierville Collierville names temporary administrator
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Guest Columnists Opinion: MATA’s shame is a national shame
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Private dining
This jigsaw puzzle features an image of a snug at Bog & Barley, which is a small, private, enclosed booth inside the pub. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.