Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street
The Ed Murphey Classic announced the addition of the World Shot Put Series, created and headlined by world record holder Ryan Crouser, which is set to take place at Handy Park on Beale Street.
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
April theater brings clowns, classics and royalty to Memphis stages
Catch “Clown Bar,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Julius Caesar,” and “Six” this month in Memphis theaters.
‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest
As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.
Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage
Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.
Arts Beat: More on baseball movies
More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies. Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.
First, there was Banana Ball. Now Boom Ball is coming to Memphis.
Building on the popularity of the Savannah Bananas, Boom Ball is bringing its act to AutoZone Park.
St. Mary’s lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Amelia Block as this week’s Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.
Redbirds recap: Birds stay unbeaten, Blaze Jordan hits 2 home runs
Blaze Jordan’s two home runs helped Memphis to a 6-2 victory over the Norfolk Tides in game three of a six-game series on Thursday night at AutoZone Park.
The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free' weekend full of fun
Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
In this week’s To-Do List, the ’80s are back at Bar Keough, the women of Memphis jazz are at Crosstown Arts and Blue Suede Vintage has retro finds for all sizes.
Sudoku: April 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I tend to trust people in all professions that started in the basement and worked their way up doing the nitty gritty stuff. She obviously loves to coach and she knows how to win and put rosters together that get the chemistry part down pretty quickly.” — Martha Smith about Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Let’s see what you got, dawg.” — Bob Lee about ‘I am that dawg’: New coach at Memphis came to grind
“THIS is what humans should strive for, and what our tax dollars should be used for.” — Jay Adkins about All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: April 3
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.
Metro
COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Here’s what auditors CliftonLarsonAllen LLP found in district finances at a time of high leadership turmoil and financial change, with federal pandemic relief funding and a new state education funding formula. MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’Related content:
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Business
‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Edward Payton recently began as executive director and CEO of the Memphis VA Medical Center. The Daily Memphian sat down with him to talk about his new role.
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
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Sports
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
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Food
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.
Food News Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
Visible Music College plans move to Millington
The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Elections St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’
Also, Chris Herrington gives his Top 5 Baseball Movies List.
Visual Arts All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Music 5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April
Opinion
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?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raleigh Library pasta
Today’s puzzle is of the pasta art made at the Raleigh Library and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.