5 U of M students lose visas; told to leave country
As college enrollments have dwindled in the United States, many colleges have stepped up international recruiting to close the gap.
Redbirds recap: Memphis wins again in Jacksonville series
First baseman Matt Lloyd tied the game with a two-run double and later scored on a balk to give the Redbirds the lead.
Last-minute updates move MSCS takeover proposals toward compromise
Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, and Sen. Brent Taylor, R- Eads, don’t yet agree on the role of a new appointed board. Here’s what they’ve offered in new proposals aimed at a compromise.
ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden
“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the 25th season of Live at the Garden,” said the director.
CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
The Memphis-based paper company Sylvamo announced Wednesday, April 16, CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras will retire Dec. 31.
Millington girls basketball coach placed on leave
A Millington Central Middle High School basketball coach is on unpaid leave as part of an investigaiton.
Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
First Horizon reports strong first quarter performance
First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan said the Memphis-based bank’s business model “prioritizes safety and soundness, profitability and growth, equipping us to manage uncertainties and adapt to economic changes.”
Affordable new housing in Soulsville takes small step forward
Developers cut the ribbon Wednesday, April 16, on three new homes in Soulsville with plans for a total of 12. The Compass Circle developers aim to create affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.
Olive Branch blocks Crumpler Place development
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen rejected a development near Goodman and Crumpler roads, saying it was not in keeping with the zoning, siding with residents who opposed the plan with its apartments.
Meet the City of Memphis’ new public safety adviser
Darren Goods is a veteran former Memphis police officer who, before his retirement, was part of the police brass, including leading several specialized units that focused on violent crime.
Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the loss
In all ways except the outcome for the Grizzlies and their fans, Tuesday’s play-in was a great game in the rich recent history between these franchises.
Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
The company expects to invest nearly $21 million in the project with more than $3.1 million for renovations and site improvements and $18 million in equipment and personal property.
Showboats head coach steps down
Offensive line coach Jim Turner is Memphis’ interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Gallery: NLE Choppa reads his new book to Porter-Leath students
Potts has 13 platinum singles and one platinum album.
Memphis Tigers football spring transfer portal tracker
Keep track of all the NCAA transfer portal moves for the Tigers.
What to order: Barksdale’s country fried steak — don’t forget the biscuits
Could Barksdale’s country-fried steak plate become a new breakfast icon? That’s the hope from new owners Ryan Glosson and Heather and Bryant Bain.
‘Unfortunately, that’s been the story’: Warriors hand Grizzlies more hurt
After all the work the team did to erase a large deficit — and after Morant eventually returned to the game with a noticeable limp — it was as painful a finish as the Grizzlies could have imagined. Butler, Curry combine to outlast Grizzlies in play-in game Box score: Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis, Golden State trade confident wordsRelated content:
Inked: Lenox Office Park, Wolfchase hotel headed to auction
The 2019 loan was secured by a deed of trust on the Lenox Office Park, which became collateral after the lending moved into “advanced foreclosure stage,” JLL’s listing said.
Longtime Bishop Byrne coach Jack Grannan dies
A giant figure at now-closed Bishop Byrne, he coached the Red Knights to three football state championships.
If sales tax hike is dead, how will Shelby County pay for a new jail?
Options for funding the project, widely agreed upon by state legislators as necessary despite disputes about priorities and timing, are becoming increasingly limited.
Opinion: Don’t restrict stories such as Bayard Rustin’s
“The nation’s institutions should encourage an open exploration of its past — one that accounts for both triumphs and shortcomings, one that eschews sloppy oversimplification, one that highlights how history contains an array of voices that have shaped who we are today.”
Famed game-show host, Jackson native Wink Martindale dies
Born Winston Conrad Martindale on Dec. 4, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee, Wink Martindale began as a radio DJ, but became famous hosting TV game shows like “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough.”
Lakeland board displeased with state’s lack of special education pre-K funding
“Special education preschool students throughout Tennessee do not get much funding. It’s almost a totally unfunded mandate,” Lakeland School System board member and legislative liaison Michelle Childs said.
Tuesday prep report: Seventh-inning rally sends Houston past Collierville
Houston freshman Canon Day knocks a game-winning single in the seventh inning after a terrific relief outing from Will Beasley.
TSWA all-state boys basketball team named
Standouts from Whitehaven, Houston, Bartlett and more honored.
Sudoku: April 16
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Here’s what xAI will pay in property taxes
XAI is being taxed on $2.2 billion in investments, not the $12 billion the Greater Memphis Chamber touted throughout the past year.
Premium Public Safety Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week
Shelby County ‘First Eight’ prekindergarten program expansion clears County Commission
Premium Midtown Ask the Memphian: What is that metal menagerie in Downtown Memphis?
Premium Public Safety Charges dismissed for codefendant in Rhodes student killing
Business
State PILOT board bill paused
State Sen. Brent Taylor proposed a bill in March that would have created a state-level board to offer companies tax incentives for projects in Memphis.
Premium City of Memphis Here’s what xAI will pay in property taxes
Real Estate Housing market defrosting as spring brings more sales
Health Care Shelby County makes at-home HIV testing available to all residents
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
The 28 best moments of the 2024-2025 Grizzlies season
Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.
Premium Sports Memphis Redbirds unveil 19-game TV package
Memphis Grizzlies Butler, Curry combine to outlast Grizzlies in play-in game
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis, Golden State trade confident words
Food
Table Talk: It’s ‘see you later,’ not goodbye from Jennifer Chandler
“When I first started freelance reporting decades ago, I thought the biggest joy of this job would be the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing eats available across town, but I was wrong.”
Premium Food News What to order: Barksdale’s country fried steak — don’t forget the biscuits
Suburbs
Germantown hears complaints about funding of Houston High updates
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett High students learn skills for high-tech careers
Arts & Culture
Alton Brown takes his ‘Last Bite’ at the Orpheum
Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one.
Music GloRilla performs at Coachella
Opinion
Opinion: Data is key to improving the criminal justice system
“There is bipartisan support for greater concerted efforts to leverage data from across the criminal justice system to improve effectiveness, evidence-based decision making, and transparency.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The right to bail is under attack in Tennessee
Podcasts
Church Health emphasizes local ties through Washington transition
Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked on “Behind The Headlines” about concerns that show up with the nonprofit’s patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.
Games
Jigsaw: Porchfest fosters community
This week’s puzzle features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Cooper-Young Porchfest Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Neighborhoods
This Pilates studio wants to help you evolve
Evolve Pilates will open Saturday, May 17, at 605 N. Second St. beside Groovy Gratitude.