Female football fans gather for ‘Saturday with Silverfield’ at the U of M
The Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex at the University of Memphis hosted an evening just for the ladies Saturday.
Bluebirds bring happiness at Germantown fest
“The bluebird’s bright blue flash of color brings a smile to your face emphasizing why we call them the ‘bluebird of happiness,’” Germantown Vice Mayor Mary Anne Gibson said of the city’s official bird.
Zoe Marsh leads hit parade at Houston Track Classic
The senior set two meet records and got a third as part of a relay. But hers was just one of several outstanding performances at Tennessee’s largest in-season meet.
After 70 years, schools remain widely segregated, experts say
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change hosted the Brown v. Board of Education Conference, which included four members of the Memphis 13, the group of first-graders who integrated the city schools in 1961.
Hooks Institute takes long view of city in new U of M home
Daphene McFerren grew up among people who knew how to make a difference. Her parents, John and Viola McFerren, are folk heroes in Fayette County for helping organize Tent City in the 1960s.
These gun-safety bills have failed or stalled in the Tennessee Legislature
The 2024 session is nearing its end, and most of those post-Covenant gun-safety bills still have not been debated.
Sheriff’s office says it’s resuming visits at youth detention facility
SCSO also struggles with providing recreation and educational opportunities for detained youths. Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright aims to address those issues with a resolution to also hold Shelby County Juvenile Court and other county departments responsible.
Producer with Memphis roots hopes to inspire the next generation
Memphis producer Teddy Walton has worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and has produced music for Hulu and Netflix. With his new media company, he hopes to give opportunities to others — especially young Memphians.
Rock’n Dough looks to create a rolling good time
In the pizza place’s newest location, the team wanted something that would make it a destination. Something like duckpin bowling.
Harbor Town familiar setting in Memphis author’s anticipated thriller
Memphian Sara Koffi’s debut novel has been burning up the “most anticipated” and “best” thriller lists.
The Lakers needed to win. The ad hoc Grizzlies made them fight for it.
Coach Taylor Jenkins didn’t promise a win, not with this roster against this opponent. He only promised that the guys he was putting out there would play their tails off. Mission accomplished.Related story:
Memphis Tigers to host trio of transfer-portal prospects
After getting two commitments last week, things are picking up for the Memphis Tigers basketball team in the NCAA transfer portal.Related story:
Sudoku: April 13
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge. But not one you can’t solve.
MPD officer, suspect killed early Friday morning
A Memphis Police officer died Friday after being shot earlier that morning, MPD Interim Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said. An 18-year-old suspect, who had been recently arrested and released without bond, also died, Davis said. Leaders react to death of Memphis police officer Joseph McKinney Memphis Police officer killed in the line of duty: What we knowRelated stories:
Jury finds Cleotha Abston guilty for 2021 rape
Cleotha Abston, 40, was found guilty as charged on aggravated rape and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and guilty on a lesser charge of aggravated kidnapping, which was reduced from an especially aggravated kidnapping charge.
Bailey: Colorful crosswalks could make Wolf River Boulevard safer to traverse
Germantown plans to make some of its crosswalks stand out more as part of the public-art effort in the suburb.
U.S. 70 mixed-use development passes Lakeland commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission recommended approval for the Heathfield mixed-use planned development outline plan at the future northwest corner of Seed Tick Road and U.S. 70.
Joining the Tigers is a slam dunk for newly hired Spence Nowinsky
When the defensive line coaching position at Memphis became available, Spence Nowinsky said he wasn’t going to let the opportunity pass by.
Metro
Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract gets approved
The criminal justice system dashboard will track cases from arrest to however the they end in the court system.
Education Mayor Young chooses educator with early childhood experience as new libraries director
Elections Only four MSCS board seats will appear on 2026 ballot, judge rules
Education 3-year-old classmates connect across Memphis through Le Bonheur hospital pre-K program
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Who is John Corlew, and why is there a Midtown park named after him?
Business
New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Dublin, Ohio-based STG is looking for exponential growth with Amazon locally after this first deal.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business After decade-long run, IKEA Memphis will close
Premium Real Estate Rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom ‘sanctuary living’ to Cooper-Young
Real Estate French Fort’s Marine Residence apartments could soon have new owner
Sports
Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Super Bowl MVP the same quiet, hard worker he was in high school.
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Sports Memphian Barry Wilburn, Melrose, Ole Miss and Washington Super Bowl standout, dead at 62
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How Memphis, Penny Hardaway helped Aaron Bradshaw shed the ‘Old A.B.’
Food
Slutty Vegan tests Memphis market with restaurant takeover
Memphis is the first in a multi-city food tour the popular Slutty Vegan brand is doing to gauge demand for franchise locations.
Premium Business Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
Suburbs
New Target closer to coming to Millington
Construction appears imminent as developers pull the building permits for a new Target store in Millington, part of what city officials hope is the start of bustling retail growth.
Premium North Mississippi Nuts, bolts and national goals for a DeSoto robotics team that engineered a path to Washington
Arts & Culture
February warms up with 5 must-see concerts
“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
City of Memphis MoSH searching for new executive director after Thompson exit
Opinion
Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Do research before hiring a contractor
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant scene roundup
The restaurant industry can seem turbulent, especially in the past five years or so.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Party like it’s Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?