Grizzlies, missing 12 players, still crush Pistons
The young players for the Grizzlies looked hungry to take advantage of their chance to play. The Pistons looked completely checked out. Related story:
Calkins: Marc Gasol was made by Memphis — and then he made the city a better place
The Core Four will be back together to celebrate Marc Gasol at FedExForum Saturday night. But this celebration will be different than all the others. Because Gasol’s story is the story of a franchise, a city and a family, all wrapped up in one. Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in returnRelated story:
Who’s running in Tennessee’s U.S. Senate, House primaries
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. David Kustoff, both Republicans, and Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen all face challengers in the August primaries as well as the November general election.
Ford says construction is progressing at West Tennessee’s BlueOval City
Ford Motor Co.’s Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center has moved past the construction phase, and equipment installation is underway at the assembly plant, which will produce Ford’s next-generation electric truck, code-named Project T-3.
Memphis’ Ashton Hardaway, Penny Hardaway’s son, enters transfer portal
Hardaway, a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, averaged 2.3 points in 8.2 minutes per game through the 30 games he appeared in for the Tigers this past season.Related story:
Health condition can’t keep Showboats coach from the sideline
Coach John DeFilippo battles a severe form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, but he’ll be on the sideline Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium when the Memphis Showboats host the San Antonio Brahmas in their home opener.
Buckley: Showboats are working to earn Memphis’ trust. It’s a tough job
“We understand the hesitancy to buy in,” Daryl Johnston said as the new UFL’s Showboats, who play in Memphis but practice in Texas, prepare for their home opener.
The Lake District foreclosure sale set for April 30
The Lake District property will be sold at auction at noon on April 30 at the Shelby County Courthouse.
Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in return
Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday.
TDOT bridge work to impact Germantown Parkway traffic
Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Bobby Lanier Bridge near Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard this weekend, April 5-8, as it prepares for a longer closure starting next weekend.
DeSoto DA details attempted murder trial in podcast
On the first episode of “DeSoto Crime Cast,” DA Matthew Barton says he plans to go after all citizens who shoot at members of law enforcement the same way he did Kyle Dodson.
Calkins: He had his 80th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. It made all the sense in the world.
Harold Goldbrandsen celebrated his 80th birthday at the Chuck E. Cheese in Cordova. Why? Because he created Chuck E. Cheese. And his daughter thought it was about time he had a birthday extravaganza at the place.
Memphis lands Illinois transfer big man Dain Dainja
Dainja, a 6-foot-9, 255-pound center, averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game for the Fighting Illini last season.
Martin: With PJ Haggerty’s commitment, Penny Hardaway is keeping hope alive
PJ Haggerty’s commitment is a sensational start to what will amount to a second straight busy offseason for Hardaway.
Former judge pleads guilty in criminal case
Melissa Boyd’s plea deal comes just three days after she resigned from the bench, following months of turmoil.
901 FC returns home with three points in mind
A strong Orange County team provides the opposition for Memphis 901 FC on Saturday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
Bailey: Arlington kicks off suburban races in August; the rest are later this year
“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”
Conaway: The state doesn’t save, the state steals
“The state has not merely encouraged white flight, the state has enabled it. The state has not merely supported white flight, the state built the airport, and the runway surrounds the city.”
Cutting judicial seats will increase local caseload, critics say
The state’s push to remove two judgeships in Memphis faces resistance locally and from some Tennessee legislators who say Shelby County still needs the seats, particularly Division 9 of the Criminal Court.
Food Files: Huey’s Downtown closed for renovations and more
Huey’s Downtown will temporarily be closed for renovations, Church’s Texas Chicken on Third Street has reopened and Comeback Coffee has new to-go cans.
‘Black Men in White Coats’ aims to diversify the future of medicine
The free event for students of color in fifth grade through college centers on inspiring the next generation of medical and science professionals while helping to diversify the ‘white coat’ professions.
Federal trial for cops charged in Nichols’ death to stay in Memphis
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris on Thursday, April 4, denied motions by defense counsel for the officers, of which several had been filed.
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Metro
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
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Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”