Immaculate Conception school to close this year
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1921, the parochial school ICCS shares a campus with the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the mother church of the Diocese of Memphis.
Big seventh inning helps Tigers take down Ole Miss
The 9-4 victory at FedExPark snapped a two-game skid during a stretch where Memphis had lost five of its last six games. It also extended the Ole Miss losing streak to four.
Memphis’ David Jones addresses potential return to Tigers in interview
In an interview with the YouTube sports show “Marega Deportes” in the Dominican Republic, Tigers star David Jones shares what he’s thinking about whether to return to Memphis or turn pro.
Tuesday prep report: Jack Hibbard pitches Arlington past Collierville
The Tigers sweep district rival Collierville, building confidence for upcoming big games.
Baby Grand to help entrepreneurs grow up, glow up
Seizing a naming opportunity, local branding agency Baby Grand is giving out baby grants and branding packages to budding local entrepreneurs.
Tigers finalize new contract for coach Ryan Silverfield
The agreement is following last year’s 10-3 season, which is just the fifth time in school history that a Memphis team reached at least 10 wins in a single year. Silverfield’s contract gives perception of stability for Tigers footballRelated story:
Memphis guard Carl Cherenfant enters transfer portal
Cherenfant is the third member of the Tigers’ 2023-24 team to announce his intention to transfer out of the program.
Tuesday storm knocks out power to about 37,000
An intense thunderstorm Tuesday morning knocked out power to tens of thousands of MLGW customers, according to the utility’s outage map.
Embattled judge Melissa Boyd resigns
The move stops a planned vote Thursday, April 4, that would’ve likely seen Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd removed from the bench.
Bartlett approves school use, expansion for churches
Bartlett’s planning commission endorsed a couple of church projects at its meeting this week, including adding a school to Christian Life Church.
FedEx out, UPS in for ‘significant air cargo contract’
FedEx’s pilots union said the change will diminish FedEx’s competitive advantage, but the logistics giant said it will improve profitability as soon as the 2025 fiscal year.
Where to watch the solar eclipse in the Memphis area
The sun will only be 97.7% obscured in Memphis on Monday. But that doesn’t mean locals can’t join in on some solar eclipse fun at parks, rooftops and gardens.
Whataburger eyeing former Midtown police station site
The proposed Whataburger would include a drive-thru and outdoor patio, but the original, 2022 plan for the site said no drive-thru restaurants would be allowed there without approval from the Land Use Control Board and Memphis City Council.
Judge will post The Lake District for foreclosure this week
Removing developer Yehuda Netanel from The Lake District project east of Canada Road seems headed to its conclusion.
Monday prep report: CBHS blanks MUS in region opener
The Brothers get more than enough offense to support a fine start from Nathan Ferris.
Recipe for success: Free cooking class takes beginners through the basics
Hands-on cooking classes are scarce, and Church Health’s Cook Well, Be Well program grew out of an acknowledgment that many locals need to learn basic culinary skills to eat more healthily.
Le Bonheur opens expanded NICU
The revamped NICU is the first step in Le Bonheur’s larger, four-story, $95 million expansion.
Sudoku: April 2
Ready for a challenge? Today’s sudoku is a hard one.
For the cycle: Daunte Stuart’s plate approach helps Tigers grad transfer produce
Daunte Stuart recently became just the fourth Tiger since 2001 to hit for the cycle. Memphis might need that type of production to beat Ole Miss on Tuesday.
Tigers podcast: Breaking down Ryan Silverfield’s new contract
Frank Bonner II and host Greg Gaston discuss the breaking news of head football coach Ryan Silverfield signing a new five-year contract.
Metro
D.C. Scorecard: The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and its many amendments
The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes of Tennessee’s two U.S. senators on the spending bill and its several dozen amendments now bound for a House reconciliation process.
Premium Education MSCS recovers $55M in federal funding for building upgrades
Premium City of Memphis Trump taps familiar face for U.S. attorney of Western District
State Government Trump names Memphian to TVA board
Business
Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport
Memphis International Airport expects more than 59,000 travelers to pass through its TSA checkpoint during the July Fourth holiday travel period from July 1-7.
State Government Trump names Memphian to TVA board
Premium Health Care Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Sports
Why Grizzlies free agent addition Ty Jerome could be big deal
Ty Jerome may not be Desmond Bane, but his production off the bench for Cleveland last season showed signs of serious potential. Related content:
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball to host Southern Illinois, per report
High School Sports Daily Memphian’s sports staff wins three first places in state writing contest
Food
What to order: Turkey and dressing feeds the soul at The Four Way
The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.
Suburbs
Fire in the sky: Officials urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
Arts & Culture
From GloRilla to Kane Brown, here are five must-see concerts coming to Memphis in July
A soul/punk trio from Baltimore, a Texas country singer-songwriter and top-selling rock acts from the late 1990s and early 2000s are coming to a stage near you in July.
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Fresh ideas
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of a Memphian’s new take on a garden.