MATA to offer ‘curb-to-curb’ service in 3 areas
Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer pick-up and drop-off service to addresses in Boxtown, Whitehaven and Westwood.
Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Jonas Valanciunas questionable Sunday
Jaren Jackson Jr. will rest his knee following his first two games of the season.
CHF House takes in first long-term family in need
The Watts became a St. Jude family in 2018 when their daughter, now 4 years old, was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Report: Grizzlies sign Tim Frazier for remainder of season
The 10-year veteran had been on a 10-day contract. He will finish the last 14 games with Memphis, plus the playoffs.
Coronavirus: No deaths, but 168 new COVID-19 cases
Overall, the Health Department has reported 94,584 total coronavirus cases and 1,610 deaths, classifying 91,244 cases as inactive/recovered.
Planning Commission delays Germantown Country Club vote
Spence Ray’s proposal for Glasgow, the residential subdivision of the former Germantown Country Club, will not seek Planning Commission approval until June.
Calkins: Robert Pera, Marc Gasol and sections 103 & 104 fans help FedExForum usher get a new kidney
Grizzlies owner Robert Pera contributed $10,000 to a GoFundMe for LaVelt Hill, a longtime usher at FedExForum who needs a kidney transplant. The fundraiser is a tribute to Hill and the team’s extended family.
Friday prep report: Northpoint extends winning streak to 13
James Smith has a big day at the plate as Trojans outlast Southaven.
Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?
Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season.
Talks start over new voting system compromise
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Election Commission Chairman Brent Taylor talks about new discussions with county commissioners two months after the Election Commission voted to go to court in the simmering dispute.
Morant outduels Lillard as Grizzlies, Blazers bring playoff intensity
Jaren Jackson Jr. gets more minutes, scores 23 points.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Little steps make a difference, whether it’s ridding the world of pesky insects or spreading kindness one doughnut at a time. Check out these pictures of optimistic activism.
Metro
On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
“The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.
Metro New deputy governor, county commission turnover, and Washington votes
State Government National Guard becomes issue in Tennessee governor’s race
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Business
Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
“New structures and new individuals and new ideas will have to bridge the gap between a dying community and a living community,” said Hyde Park resident Jairus Winfrey.
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Sports
Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers’ ‘RoboCop’ shreds Arkansas.
Memphis running back Sutton Smith missed most of last season following knee surgery. Stronger now, he had a career day in the Tigers’ upset win over the Razorbacks.
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Memphis Tigers Football Smith’s run, Bracy’s hit help Memphis edge Arkansas
Food
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
Suburbs
Two Bartlett barbers strike out on their own with new shop
Two barbers who formerly worked at the Stage Road Barber Shop have opened The Barber Shop, an old-fashioned clip business around the corner from their former employer.
Arts & Culture
The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in
When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive.
Opinion
Opinion: An open letter to Memphis and a farewell
“For my final column, I wanted to write a letter to Memphis, to the city I love and that has made so much of my story possible,” Narcisse said.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Football fun and a hot air balloon blast
On this morning’s episode of The AM/DM, we get into the Memphis Tigers’ last SEC football game (for a while, at least), where you can see hot air balloons take flight and why you might want to hit the Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Cooper-Young Festival crowds
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the 37th annual Cooper-Young Festival taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.