MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
An interim forensic audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools yielded 175 deficiencies.
Halbert ouster attempt could be back in play
The Tennessee Supreme Court decided not to hear Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s appeal of the second attempt to remove her from office. This means the County Attorney’s office could move ahead with a private attorney.
This NBA fan doesn’t just collect cards. He gives them back.
GG Jackson keeps a gift from this fan in his locker. It’s a reminder of the “law of equivalent exchange.”
Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
“There are a lot of churches who are trying to figure out how they leverage their real estate and do a better job of their mission and their ministry,” said a principal at Foundry Commercial.
‘I am that dawg': New coach at Memphis came to grind
The new head coach for the Tigers women’s basketball team looks to accomplish at Memphis what she has done everywhere else — win.
Memphis guard Curtis Givens III plans to enter NCAA transfer portal, according to report
Givens is a native Memphian who averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game for the Tigers in 2025-26.
Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington begin to organize the NBA Draft board into tiers.
No joke, Piccadilly’s newest to-go location opens April 1
A post-pandemic shift in Piccadilly’s customer behavior led the company to downsize from a larger restaurant on Mount Moriah Road to a drive-thru location on Riverdale Road.
Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
The performance of the criminal justice system can’t be assessed without knowing the full picture. We have regular and reliable reporting from law enforcement agencies, but why don’t we have the same expectation for the district attorney and court clerks?
Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Styker confirms its big office move, and AutoZone is adding another Memphis store.
MSCS makes Richmond official as audit results loom
Richmond’s contract allows the board to fire him for cause without any pay if he earns poor marks for business management or fails to implement required corrective action plans related to the incoming audit results.
FedEx loses out on $20M tax break following close House vote
Nine votes separated FedEx from a $20 million tax break, despite a mostly united front from Memphis lawmakers.
Grizzlies 25: Mike Conley ran a Memphis marathon and won it
When Mike Conley left the Memphis Grizzlies, he was the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and also the career leader in games played, 3-pointers, assists and steals. There he remains.
Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Users will be able to customize orders for pickup or for delivery.
‘I love baseball’: Redbirds get opening-night welcome from small but enthusiastic crowd
The Memphis Redbirds returned to AutoZone Park with a 10-5 win over Norfolk, bringing their 2026 record to 4-0. Redbirds recap: Memphis opens home season with a victory over NorfolkRelated content:
Redbirds recap: Memphis opens home season with a victory over Norfolk
The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, April 1, to continue a six-game series against the Tides.
Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Founded in 2009, the company is a metallic additive manufacturer with products used in aerospace, ground vehicles/automotive, defense, medical and custom work.
Tuesday prep report: Collierville soccer puts four past St. George’s
The results were pleasing to Dragons coach Gareth Munro. The preceding days? Not so much.
What Daily Memphians think*
“‘Once again the MSCS Board has no problem wasting tax dollars.” — Teresa Holimon about MSCS reconsiders superintendent contract on eve of forensic audit results
“We definitely need a better, more inviting dock for Riverboats. Even this spot has issues as the smell from the waste plant up north.” — Steven Dowdie about Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off
“I truly hope the beautiful Iranian people will ultimately replace the terrorist regime with a peaceful, prosperous government. The central pillar of modern civilization deserves nothing less.” — William Wilcox about Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Renovation plans include a new roof, parking lot repairs, LED lighting upgrades and interior renovation of vacant units.
Widow of Shelby County Jail inmate sues for husband’s death
The suit says Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. and Mayor Lee Harris “have engaged in an extraordinary public campaign of mutual finger-pointing ... while people continue to die.”
Sudoku: April 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily Jigsaw: A cowork wonder
Today’s puzzle is the interior of Wonder Cowork Create and was provided by Cat Peña.
Daily WordRow: April 1
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off
Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: How did the Black community help save Memphis during the Yellow Fever Epidemic?
Shelby County Post-Ford County Commission sets new rules for ‘disruptive’ commissioners
Premium City of Memphis No Kings march rallies Dems. Young stresses crime-decline timeline. Trump cagey in governor’s race.
Premium Arts & Culture How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
Business
Sushi Jimmi taking former By the Brewery space to ‘Next Level’
“This place was meant for me,” Chef Jimmy Sinh, known as “Sushi Jimmi,” said.
Premium Health Care Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of ‘one of the best kept secrets in Memphis’
Premium Business Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Memphis Basketball’s director of scouting won’t return
Joshua Townsend is the fifth staff member to be let go by head coach Penny Hardaway.
Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Herschel Walker
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Cam Spencer snuck away, then watched one of the ‘craziest’ games he’s ever seen
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis coach Penny Hardaway hires Sean Mock, Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies trade record
Food
Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Felicia Suzanne’s deviled eggs with Kelley’s Katch Caviar
Suburbs
Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation
Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
Meet the Memphian who’s preserving handmade anime history
Jonathan Walker has collected about 6,000 sketches, cels and storyboards from the late 1990s anime series “Nazca.” And he’s using them to launch a preservation project honoring the craftsmanship of the art form.
Music ‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans
Opinion
Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
The Daily Memphian asked local Iranians how they feel about the war. The prevailing sentiment? “The bombs do not scare us; what scares us is the war ending and the Islamic Republic still ruling Iran.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
Plus, Tennessee highways are ready for a change.