Memphis 901 FC wins season opener
For the first time in club history, Memphis 901 FC starts the season with a victory and three points.
Cemetery cleanup can’t wash away painful past
The Zion Community Project’s annual cleanup and wreath-laying ceremony at Memphis’ oldest Black graveyard memorializes victims of the 1892 People’s Grocery Lynching.
Martin: After loss to Florida Atlantic, Tigers need a miracle
It’s pretty simple. If Memphis wants to make the NCAA Tournament, the only path is winning four games in four days in the AAC Tournament. That, of course, is something they’ve never done.
Tigers fall short to FAU in crucial regular-season finale
Despite 27 points from Nae’Qwan Tomlin, the Tigers lost to the Owls.
Affidavits reveal details of Friday police shooting
Geronimo Kee, 22, was arrested Friday for allegedly shooting Memphis Police Department 2nd Lt. Bobby Johnson after being pulled over for speeding on Interstate 240.
Bartlett girls lose to Bradley Central in 4A final
The defending champions were too much for the Panthers to overcome.
Bartlett girls basketball gallery: Panthers fight hard
The Panthers were bidding to win their first championship in program history while also attempting to become the first public-school girls team from Shelby County to win state since Central in 2011.
Soon-to-be Grizzlies dad made a pledge to St. Jude, but has catching up to do
Luke Kennard’s wife is due in two weeks. The Grizzlies guard said he suspects his desire to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will mean even more to him when he becomes a father himself.
Grizzlies sign DeJon Jarreau to 10-day deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing Memphis Hustle guard DeJon Jarreau to a 10-day contract, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
Stax Records docuseries to premiere at SXSW
Titled “STAX: Soulsville, USA,” the multi-part documentary series directed by Jamila Wignot covers the expansive history of the legendary Memphis-based recording studio.
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ adds performance at Theatre Memphis
Theater fans can catch ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,’ Broadway’s hit ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and other shows on stages in Memphis this March.
Passengers heard crash, screams; felt plane list to side
Locals on board United Airlines flight 2477 heard a loud crash when a wheel hit the edge of the Houston runway. “It is the only time I’ve ever been in a plane where people were actually screaming.”
Evergreen Grill opens in Midtown
Evergreen Grill recently opened its doors in Midtown and plans to lean into neighborhood hangout status with a forthcoming adjacent game room and pool table.
Poke World’s ‘muddy bun’ brings messy fun to Memphis area
Zang zang baos became huge on East Asian social media sites starting in 2017, where users began to post their “muddy bun face,” after their first bite covers eaters in cocoa dust. But there’s no guarantee it will last long in the Mid-South.
Here are roads that will close in Germantown for 5K and construction
Germantown traffic will be impacted by a race and planned railroad work. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
City Council members say perception and data go together in fighting crime
Perception and fear have to be part of the conversation when political leaders are weighing solutions for Memphis’ crime problem, they say.
Memphis women hope late-season success sparks AAC tournament run
Memphis won five of its last six regular-season games and senior guard Maddie Griggs said the Tigers put the conference on notice that “we’re still here.”
Sudoku: March 9
Today’s sudoku is a hard one.
Metro
Homicides down 44.5% in Memphis as police chief credits new strategies
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said major offenses, including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, have declined significantly compared to previous years.
Metro This Week in Memphis: Parting words from politicians and new airport board
Premium Elections Jerri Green’s game plan and Marsha Blackburn’s primary numbers
Premium Elections Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Business
Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: trust and verify
Brokers say AI technology improves efficiency, but only if users pay for stronger data controls and take the time to verify its output.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx’s Network 2.0 has closed facilities and cut jobs — is it working?
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Premium Spirit of Memphis This U of M senior says God saved him from destruction. Now, he’s stepping out in faith with gospel-themed shoes
Business Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Offense helps Memphis take series against Durham
First baseman Ramon Mendoza started off the scoring with a solo home run in the top of the third inning.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times
Golf FESJC: Final scores; money earned
Premium Golf Hill: Scheffler left no doubt — and gave this Memphian an incredible memory
Golf Scheffler polishes off an impressive week with a runaway FESJC title
Food
What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
Jennifer Chandler will be the first to say the name of the dish may not sound appetizing but Lobbyist chef and owner Jimmy Gentry has a way of elevating the most common ingredients.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
Suburbs
Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.
Premium Collierville Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
Arts & Culture
Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil
Fans across generations gathered at Graceland Saturday night, Aug. 15, for the annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating the death of Elvis Presley.
Premium Arts & Culture From Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
Opinion
Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
“Those who only see the city’s failings — which are real — will never fully understand what we understand and will never fully see what we see. They’ll never understand why some of us don’t give up on it. This is home.”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘What would you say is the peak of your life so far?’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Print media to patient care
Today’s puzzle features the Commercial Appeal building under demolition. The photo was taken by Brad Vest.