FedEx Express chief to retire; Richard Smith will take over
Richard W. Smith will become president and CEO-elect of FedEx Express following the announcement Thursday, March 10, that Donald F. Colleran will retire effective Dec. 31, 2022.
Calkins: Yo, Tigers. Just go win the thing.
Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.
Scouting report: Healthy Tigers hoping to replicate second matchup against UCF, not first
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
How the Tigers, DeAndre Williams came to need each other
His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.
MICAH pushes for a conviction review unit at virtual town hall
Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, seeking a second eight-year term, has resisted creating a conviction review unit.
Luttrell to fill vacancy on Shelby County Election Commission
The former sheriff and county mayor was the choice of Republicans in the Shelby County delegation to the Tennessee Legislature. The recommendation still must be ratified by the Tennessee Election Commission.
Health officials hold final COVID briefing
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
Green means go, as St. Patrick’s parade returns
The fanfare is back for the 47th Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 12.
Megasite Authority approves site plan for Blue Oval City
Ford now needs to secure an environmental permit before moving forward with site work at its planned $5.6 billion electric vehicle plant in West Tennessee.
TVA withholds salary data, claims competitive concerns
As it fights to save its Memphis power contract, the Tennessee Valley Authority is irritating critics by an alleged lack of transparency that includes withholding the salary of its West Region vice president Mark Yates.
Hook Point to open tap room on Brookhaven Circle
The East Memphis dining area will get its first brewery and taproom when Hook Point Brewing Co. opens there this summer.
Memphis Road Runners: Hamilton Eye Institute Race for Sight 5K winners
Winners of the Hamilton Eye Institute Race for Sight 5K at Shelby Farms.
The To-Do List: Beale goes green, Tiger Lane has soul and the ‘80s are back at FedExForum
This week, PXLS covers video game music at Crosstown Arts, Stax opens an exhibition of 1970s nightclub photography and Alton Brown Live stops at the Orpheum Theatre.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Grizzlies Insider: Tweaks could help Grizzlies’ 3-point shooting
The Grizzlies know that the shooting must improve to win in the playoffs. “Maybe there are some things schematic-wise and spacing that I can work with,” Coach Taylor Jenkins said.
After 11 years, Rizzo’s is closing at the end of the month
Rizzo’s is the second popular restaurant in the past week to announce it’s closing; recovery from COVID is taking a toll.
Listen to the history of lynching sites in Memphis
“I think it’s really important to memorialize these events because human nature is to try to cover up painful parts of our history,” Lynching Sites Project of Memphis board member Laura Faith Kebede tells Eric Barnes.
‘Brand-new’ Central BBQ headed for original location
The Midtown restaurant will be closed for about six months during its renovation and expansion.
Cooper-Young Porchfest returns, offering music from metal to bluegrass
The porch festival returns, offering an unconventional way to enjoy a wide range of music, including metal, bluegrass, Americana and country.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Improv, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend
There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week’s worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Bad time for Memphis basketball, good time for skinny jeans
State Government State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
Health Care General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Elections A look at which County races could be won at the noon deadline
Business
St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
St. Jude announced Dr. James Downing is leaving as CEO and president later this year. The longtime leader discussed changes, opportunities and challenges ahead for one of Memphis’ — and the world’s — most well-known health care facilities. Related content:
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Business Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Transportation & Logistics Airport to double fees on taxis, rideshares for pickup
Sports
Penny Hardaway has ‘never been here’ before. Where will he go next?
Tigers coach feels every bit of the agony of defeat as the losses pile on in an eighth season that has damaged a lot of the goodwill he earned just a year ago.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Hardaway loses another — and the heartbreak is setting in
Premium Memphis Grizzlies How Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo influenced Finland’s Olympic hockey team
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis suffers blowout road loss to South Florida
Memphis Grizzlies ‘It Was Realer Than Real’: Jaren Jackson Jr. reflects on his time in Memphis
Food
After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics to lay off 185 in Memphis
Suburbs
Bailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs
A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.
North Mississippi Hernando doubles some sewer fees
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: Memphis podcast scene evolves with the times
“Verbally Effective,” with Ena Esco, and “You Can See Me In The Dark,” hosted by Nathan Reisman and Melissa Sweazy, both launched in 2018. They have hundreds of published episodes and continue today.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Memphis Youth Symphony Program approaches its 60th year
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Improv, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend
There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week’s worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A Novel speed date
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from a Valentine’s Day speed dating event at Novel and was taken by Brad Vest.