Riverside Drive to close — but Tom Lee Park will stay open — during most of May
Riverside Drive closes, as it has for decades, on April 22. But Tom Lee Park will be partially open between the Riverbeat and SmokeSlam events in May.
Colliervillle hurdler wins athlete-of-the-week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Khari Webb as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.
Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor
The Tennessee House of Representatives cast a 75-2 vote Thursday on the bill after the Senate previously approved it without any opposition.
MSCS superintendent announces transition team members
During a media event earlier this week, Marie Feagins said the team would consist of people inside and outside the district, including other well-known superintendents.
Jury deliberations stretch on in Abston rape trial
The jury began deliberating around 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11 — the third day of Cleotha Abston’s trial — before breaking at about 5 p.m.
Incoming AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti addresses hot-button issues
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti spoke about the College Football Playoff, membership retention, media rights and NIL matters in a news conference.
SmokeSlam barbecue contest announces music lineup, opens ticket sales
St. Paul and the Broken Bones will headline the inaugural SmokeSlam barbecue contest. The lineup also includes rap, rock and funk.
$10 Deal: The Mad Grocer’s pastrami sandwich and boudin po’boy
When I see a hot pastrami sandwich on a menu, it’s tough to stay away. While ordering one at The Mad Grocer when I noticed a crispy boudin po’boy and nearly switched. Then I thought: Why not both?
Women’s football clinic: A ‘ladies’ night out’ planned for Tiger fans
Registration remains open for the annual Memphis Tigers football women’s clinic, which will be held at the Billy J. Murphy Complex Saturday, April 13.
String lights may come to the Orpheum Theatre and Beale Street corner
The Orpheum Theatre might get string lights, Hotel Pontotoc might have a new restaurant, a new construction trades space on Decatur Street and safety repairs and improvements to come at The Businessmen’s Club.
‘We have enough’: Westwood residents oppose new gas stations
“There’s already plenty of gas stations ... That’s not what the community has asked for. They’ve asked for investment in their community in terms of supportive items,” said a board member of Uplift Westwood.
FedExFamilyHouse Gala welcomes Jenna Bush Hager for fireside chat
Prior to the chat, Jenna Bush Hager will tour FedExFamilyHouse, which provides free lodging for out-of-town-families with children being treated at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Commercial real-estate developers honored at Pinnacle Awards
Hosted by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council, more than 160 people attended the event at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms to recognize the top commercial real-estate professionals of 2023.
The To-Do List: Puppies on the plaza, fairy tales on stage, rock ‘n’ roll on film
This week, Stax kicks off a summer dance series in Handy Park, flowers meet art at the Dixon and Memphis Made rolls out the hops.
Grizzlies Insider: Three reasons Jake LaRavia has impressed since February
Jake LaRavia has impressed the last part of this season. Here are three reasons.
The return: Brandon Clarke drew inspiration from Kevin Durant in journey back to basketball
In December, as he soared through the air for his first dunk in 291 days, Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke realized all of his hard work was paying off.
Former world’s fastest man adds spice to this year’s Houston Track Classic
Tennessee’s largest regular-season meet will bring plenty of talent from the city and region, including Olympic gold medalist Asafa Powell.
Tennessee to criminalize giving help to minors seeking transgender care
The bill almost mirrors almost the same language from a so-called “anti-abortion trafficking” proposal that the Senate approved just a day prior.
Tennessee’s at-risk youth could see a new education option under charter school bill
At least 75% of an opportunity charter school’s students would have to be classified as at risk, and the school also could include a residential setting.
Lichterman Nature Center moves to private control with ‘Discovery Forest’
The East Memphis nature center’s new area is designed for unstructured play. Meanwhile the museum system overseeing Lichterman and several other several other city-owned attractions continues to move toward a private board and day-to-day control.
Ja won in court. What does it mean?
Although a major win for the Memphis Grizzlies point guard, it is only temporary. The case will likely move on, either over self-defense or Tennessee’s “stand-your-ground” law. Ja Morant fairly raised issue of self defense, Shelby County judge rulesRelated story:
Sanford: Let’s give voters a break and stagger local judicial races
I’m no fan of our legislature. But in the case of former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd, lawmakers acted with prudence and in the best interest of all Memphis and Shelby County voters.
Sound Bites: Downtown lunch spots, spring festivals
Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington discuss recent Downtown restaurant news, including the Front Street Deli reopening, Huey’s renovations and the Frank’s Biscuits & Briskets coming to South Main.
Lauren Kennedy goes from urban art to an art gallery
For eight years, Lauren Kennedy was executive director of the UrbanArt Commission, an organization which was essential to the spread of so much public art throughout Memphis
Metro
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
City of Memphis Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
The return: Brandon Clarke drew inspiration from Kevin Durant in journey back to basketball
In December, as he soared through the air for his first dunk in 291 days, Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke realized all of his hard work was paying off.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football New NIL rules permit Tigers football stars to appear in EA Sports video game
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software
Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”