Cheers to AutoZone Park, a crazy idea. Let’s keep fans coming 25 more years.
The vision for a Downtown ballpark may have changed the sports landscape of the city. As AutoZone Park celebrates its 25th year, the Memphis Redbirds defeat Charlotte.
Teen accused of killing local watermelon vendor posts bond
Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of killing John Materna. He posted his $100,000 bond that was set by Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon on Feb. 7.
MPD’s Davis, other top brass could be deposed in Nichols’ lawsuit
Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, filed their initial discovery disclosure Thursday, March 28, detailing the 90-plus people who could be deposed during the ongoing civil rights lawsuit.
Memphis co-defensive coordinator Lou Esposito accepts job at Michigan
Lou Esposito heads to Michigan less than three months after being hired at Memphis.
Memphis-area trio making March Madness run with Creighton
There’s plenty of Memphis flavor on a Creighton team on which Mason Miller, son of former Grizzlies sharpshooter Mike Miller, is a starter.
Memphis 901 FC still hoping for stadium of its own
Memphis’ pro soccer club has a home “for the foreseeable future” while still pushing for a stadium of its own.
Grizzlies sign Zavier Simpson to 10-day deal, re-sign Maozinha Pereira
The Grizzlies signed Zavier Simpson of the G League’s Motor City Cruise to a 10-day contract. Simpson is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists this season.
City files to vacate MPD arbitration judgment
The City of Memphis has filed a petition to vacate the results of arbitration between the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Police Association over the creation of the second lieutenant rank.
Bailey: It’s the time of the season for budgeting
Governments across the suburbs are starting the annual springtime reviews of proposed spending, anticipated revenues and what program are important enough to receive funding in the fiscal year.
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.
Mayor Young accosted at East Memphis restaurant
The City of Memphis said in a statement that a man grabbed Young as he was leaving dinner and the man then attempted to force his way into the mayor’s vehicle.
Calkins: Stage four lung cancer can’t keep Joye Lee-McNelis from coaching (and winning!) 1,000th game
It may be the best story of this basketball postseason. And one of the hardest stories, too. The former Memphis women’s basketball coach went to astonishing lengths to be with her Southern Miss team through it all.
Priscilla Presley calls Beale Street site ‘hallowed ground’
Presley was on hand for the announcement regarding the former Hard Rock Cafe site, which will house the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
Conaway: Ghosts rising within
Research has revealed that Nathan Bedford Forrest’s slave pens were originally behind Calvary Episcopal Church, but in the 1880s, the church expanded to the east over the site of the pens.
Food Files: Sen Trang, Rock’n Dough Orleans Station opening soon
Sen Trang opens March 29 in the old Pho Binh building, Bojangles is settling into an old Zaxby’s, and Rock’n Dough is having its grand opening soon in the Edge District.
Opinion: ‘Hope, love and opportunity’ at University Schools should be for all
“Frankly, I don’t worry about the kids we serve within our schools. I worry about the kids we don’t. What happens to them? Where do they go? And most importantly, how can I help them?”
Buckley: Baseball season brings hope for Redbirds. And AutoZone Park.
Redbirds leaders are talking with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city about stadium improvement. “Our commitment is to be here long-term,” Craig Unger said.
Bartlett YMCA to welcome first new members April 8
There are some minor hiccups regarding the actual first day of the YMCA taking over the Bartlett Recreation Center, but the transition should be completed next month.
Sudoku: March 29
Are you ready for it? Today’s sudoku is a hard one!
Metro
Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
She spoke about her father, her mother and their legacies at the National Civil Rights Museum for a program called “Malcolm X at 100: A Conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz.”
Premium Shelby County ‘What in the world’ is Bonner spending money on, Harris asks
City of Memphis It’s official: Sports authority OKs funding agreement for FedExForum renovations
State Government Trump tells KWAM he’s reluctant to endorse in GOP primary for governor
Business
Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
Health Care At 3, he was diagnosed with kidney disease. At 35, he’s telling his story over coffee.
Business IP closing two mills, selling cellulose fibers business for $1.5B
Real Estate Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location
Sports
Red Devils win the battle of Germantown
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Taylor has strong outing, but Memphis falls to Gwinnett
High School Sports Friday football report: Five Dandy Dozen teams fall in wild Week 1
Food
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Suburbs
Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
Arts & Culture
Darius Rucker’s at the Garden, and there’s a horror circus at the mall
On The To-Do List this week: The Ostrander’s show must go on, Kelly English serves an art-inspired menu and the Stax Music Academy opens the fall Shell series with a summer-themed show.
Opinion
Conaway: The heart is in the middle
“The heart of America is in the middle, and we, the people, are in the middle. And there’s no lonelier place today than the center aisle.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Games
Daily WordRow: Major merger
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.