Memphis’ Darrell Henderson picked by Rams in third round
The Los Angeles Rams selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson with the No. 70 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater
The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.
Court blocks foreclosure of Clark Tower
A New York court has temporarily blocked the foreclosure of the 34-story Clark Tower, ruling the borrower is current on its payments and has a good chance to win a larger legal dispute with the lender.
Joris Ray wants to be Shelby County Schools superintendent; here’s what we know about him
Here's a look at what we know about interim Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray as board members prepare to consider dropping its search for a new superintendent and giving Ray the job outright.
Amazon Prime One-Day: Will it hurt or help FedEx?
Amazon says it will roll out one-day delivery as the standard for Amazon Prime customers over multiple quarters, and that it will need help from 'external transportation partners.'
Daily Briefs
Metro
Impasse procedure gets rewrite, delay at City Council meeting
The Council put off any vote on the streamlined impasse procedure for three weeks. Meanwhile, a Council discussion about how to regulate short-term rental properties took an AI turn.
State Government Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
City of Memphis Council members question Liberty Park project after Daily Memphian reporting
Public Safety Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
Metro XAI files $659 million building permit
Business
Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
The company will close its facility April 26.
Health Care ‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
Premium Spirit of Memphis A New Yorker who helps others share their stories rewrites her own tale in Memphis
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
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Sports
Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to comeback win over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in the fourth quarter as the Wolves pulled away.
High School Sports Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
Memphis Grizzlies As Cedric Coward returns, is there work to do to remain in the All-Rookie race?
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 117, Grizzlies 110
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Which returning Memphis players logged the most snaps last season?
Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Two buildings could fill out Germantown’s medical corridor
Two new office buildings along Wolf River Boulevard will fill the last vacant parcel within Germantown’s medical corridor.
Premium Lakeland Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
Arts & Culture
DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum
Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor.
Visual Arts Memphis artists explore identity, memory and the metaphysical
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Games
Sudoku: March 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?