Grizzlies Notebook: Surveying the post-lottery landscape
It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape.
EDGE approves 15-year PILOT for Pandrol USA
A railroad products manufacturer may be moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Memphis after receiving a 15-year property tax incentive on Wednesday.
Memphis 901 FC advances in U.S. Open Cup
Josh Morton and Cam Lindley each got on the score sheet Wednesday as Memphis 901 FC dispatched of the New York Red Bulls under-23 squad in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.
DeBerry toughening talk on Casada; Vaughan, Coley holding out for Republican meeting
Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis is not contradicting a move by the Tennessee Black Caucus calling for House Speaker Glen Casada's resignation. But along with Republican state Reps. Kevin Vaughan and Jim Coley, he's not ready to say Casada should step down.
A Memphis Music Road Map: The Modern Era
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial of sound. This final installment follows a trail from the lost decade of the '80s, to rap and indie rock of the '90s, the new bands and breakthroughs of the 2000s, and finally, Memphis music now.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green, a Democratic candidate for governor, and volunteers from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action were supporting the 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
Elections Brent Taylor faces potential Democratic challenger in August state primaries
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
Premium Business MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Sports
Which returning Memphis players logged the most snaps last season?
Spring football for Memphis begins later this month, with the first official practice scheduled for March 23.
Premium Sports Hill: There will be March Madness in Memphis after all
Premium High School Sports Hutchison returns to state final four behind Miss Basketball finalist Ava Jones
High School Sports Division 2 state basketball tournament preview: Briarcrest, Hutchison, St. George’s two wins from gold ball
Premium Business Calkins: It’s just what Memphis needed. A win for the city’s sports.
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
Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
The Lake District may be on the verge of getting new life with townhomes and a potential hotel emerging in the near future.
North Mississippi Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
Arts & Culture
Memphis artists explore identity, memory and the metaphysical
This March art roundup includes one show that honors Neena Wang, who died last fall at the age of 30.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Bride!,’ Oscar winner ‘Flow’
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?