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
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Metro
Jerri Green’s run for TN governor hits a red road
Green acknowledged that part of her campaign’s struggle is to convince Democrats that a Democrat can win in Republican-dominated state political landscape.
City of Memphis Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?
Metro Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
Education After another $1M payment, Ghanaian students can attend U of M classes this fall
Business
Movers & Shakers
Orgill, Financial Federal Bank, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., First Horizon Corporation and Shelby Residential and Vocational Services announce promotions and additions.
Health Care About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.
Premium Health Care In buckle of ‘Stroke Belt', a young doctor wants to get students interested in the brain
Business Holiday Inn at University of Memphis officially closed
Sports
Redbirds recap: Taylor has strong outing, but Memphis falls to Gwinnett
Memphis starting pitcher Curtis Taylor pitched 7 innings and only allowed two unearned runs, but the Redbirds lost, 4-2, Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster
High School Sports Red Devils win the battle of Germantown
Sports No. 24 Memphis crushes Kennesaw State in women’s soccer
Food
Popular pizza place opening new U of M location
A Nashville-based pizza chain is bringing the “House Party,” a vegan option and more to the University of Memphis food court.
Suburbs
More homes are coming to Bartlett
The city’s director of planning and economic development cites the Union Depot mixed-use project as the largest contributor to both the single-family and apartment unit totals.
Arts & Culture
Brooks curators want Memphis to be nationally known for Black art
In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.
Opinion
Echols: Words that aren’t the uninhabited talk of AI
“While AI can talk about God, it cannot speak about experiencing him. It can offer no first-person perspective on what God is like in the euphoria of love or in the depths of grief.”
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Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.