AutoZone Park’s tattered playing field to be replaced
Weather and the lifespan of the field – not the combination of baseball and soccer at AutoZone Park – are the main reasons the grass surface soon will be replaced.
Federal, state authorities probing possible House voucher vote bribes
Even with a new House Speaker taking office, federal and state agents are still looking into allegations former Speaker Glen Casada made illicit offers in return for voucher votes this spring.
Herenton calls on supporters to win mayor’s race with early vote dominance
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told a women's rally that he wants to guard against election fraud. Meanwhile, contender Tami Sawyer rips Herenton and Mayor Jim Strickland for attending the local GOP's Lincoln Day Gala.
New U of M academy reaching out to black middle school boys
University reaching out to establish relationship with middle school boys, is confident it has internal resources to get them to college and beyond.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Memphis 901 FC suffers heavy loss to Tampa
Memphis' losing streak now at three after loss in Tampa.
Join the West Tennessee butterfly count as a citizen scientist
Many of the people who help with butterfly counts are knowledgeable about birds, dragonflies, amphibians and plants. But if you’ve got eyes and can ask, “What’s that?” you can be a valuable participant. The next count is Sept. 7 at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Metro
Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
The Memphis police officer was reportedly shot after pulling over a white Nissan Maxima on Feb. 26.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MATA may get back on track, but basketball is off the rails
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Premium State Government Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Metro This Week in Memphis: Ford vacancy interviews; baseball goes bananas
Business
UK-based sportswear retailer coming to East Memphis
The streetwear, footwear and apparel store will be in an East Memphis shopping center by the end of the year.
Business Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
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
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Sports
Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Loss to ECU should raise questions about Memphis’ plans with Penny Hardaway
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies win again, dominate Pacers in fourth quarter
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis falls at East Carolina to take sixth straight loss
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11
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
Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
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Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
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.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
This is the week when the Banana Ball Championship League (finally) comes to Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Swamp Lounge > Second Line
Today’s puzzle is from the interior of the all-new Swamp Lounge and was taken by Brad Vest.