Tennessee close to snatching historic Final Four spot
A win against No. 1 seed Purdue Sunday (1:20 p.m. CT, CBS) would send Tennessee to its first Final Four in school history.
Grizzlies quickly stumble, fall to Magic
The Grizzlies scored just 13 points in the first quarter, falling behind fast without threatening a comeback as they faced the Magic in Orlando.Related story:
Martin: Clemson’s run shows how close, yet so far, Memphis basketball is
Memphis beating Clemson in December doesn’t mean that the U of M belonged in the Elite Eight. That’s not the point. It’s that Clemson’s run in the NCAA Tournament highlights the importance for Penny Hardaway of just gaining entry into the thing.
JugFest takes a spin at Shangri-La Records
The event honors the memory Jared McStay, whose nickname was Jughead. In addition to co-owning the record store on Madison Avenue for 20 years, McStay was a musician and radio DJ.
Children scramble to find Easter eggs at Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Dozens of children were off the races to hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon March 30.
Showboats kick off new UFL season against familiar foe Houston
The Houston Roughnecks will play host to the Memphis Showboats for the only conference matchup in Week 1 of the UFL season.
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.
Made-to-order doughnut shop opening in Collierville
Spencer Lane’s taste of Duck Donuts “felt like fate.” He’s satisfying his craving with a new shop for the Memphis community.
Police union leaders support new state law preventing limits on traffic stops
Memphis Police Association President Matt Cunningham and Vice President John Covington discussed recent public safety legislation, agreements and negotiations with the Memphis Police Department, recruitment and more on the WKNO-TV program “Behind The Headlines.”
Political Roundup: Paul Young’s blitz, Blackburn at the border and more
The political roundup recaps some of the major action just ahead of the April 4 deadline for candidates to get on the August ballot.
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.
Memphis co-defensive coordinator Lou Esposito accepts job at Michigan
Lou Esposito heads to Michigan less than three months after being hired at Memphis.
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.
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.
Lakeland budget draft proposes no tax increase
Leaders of the Memphis suburb intend to avoid a property tax increase for the coming fiscal year that begins in July.
Sudoku: March 30
This sudoku is a killer, but you’ve got this.
Metro
The Early Word: Food pantries hit hard in SNAP crisis; Ja makes the Suns set
ICE fears keep some kids out of school, Bartlett sets new limits for elected leaders and a Downtown sushi spot fuels the Grizzlies.
Education MSCS board unanimously OKs expanded bus service in response to ICE concerns
Premium Public Safety National Guard sparks restaurant boycotts — and support campaigns
Update Elections County Commission votes to put all 9 MSCS board seats on 2026 ballot — again
Business
Inked: Collierville gets a bigger place for A Great Massage
Collierville gets more space for a massage, and a new Germantown headquarters is getting organized.
Financial Services Former Evolve CEO to remain in custody on child porn charges
Premium Real Estate Local shop remodels to support more women, one bra at a time
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Sports
Grizzlies survive Suns comeback with clutch Ja Morant floater
Santi Aldama didn’t hesitate in the final seconds. He located and found the Grizzlies’ closer, Ja Morant.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Feeding the Grizzlies: How a team tradition is supporting one local business
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ exhibition game against Auburn
High School Sports Houston works overtime to return to Class AAA final
Food
The AM/DM podcast: Local restaurants and the task force landscape
Restaurants — especially local restaurants — can find themselves in a precarious position when politics come into play, whether restaurateurs want them to or not.
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside granted bond, home incarceration for 2nd time
Lindsey Whiteside appeared in U.S. District Court in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday for a decision on bond and incarceration as she awaits trial on federal charges involving sexual battery with a minor.
Arts & Culture
Four Memphis artists share a birthday and an exhibition
Also in November, five friends and artists invite the public into their new art school and gallery, ShapeShifter.
Opinion
Herrington: Three games in, Cedric Coward is already trying our patience
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s weekend breakout game echoes some lofty company. Plus, four other things Chris Herrington liked from the Grizzlies last week.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Local restaurants and the task force landscape
Restaurants — especially local restaurants — can find themselves in a precarious position when politics come into play, whether restaurateurs want them to or not.