Grizzlies, missing 12 players, still crush Pistons
The young players for the Grizzlies looked hungry to take advantage of their chance to play. The Pistons looked completely checked out. Related story:
Calkins: Marc Gasol was made by Memphis — and then he made the city a better place
The Core Four will be back together to celebrate Marc Gasol at FedExForum Saturday night. But this celebration will be different than all the others. Because Gasol’s story is the story of a franchise, a city and a family, all wrapped up in one. Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in returnRelated story:
Who’s running in Tennessee’s U.S. Senate, House primaries
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. David Kustoff, both Republicans, and Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen all face challengers in the August primaries as well as the November general election.
Ford says construction is progressing at West Tennessee’s BlueOval City
Ford Motor Co.’s Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center has moved past the construction phase, and equipment installation is underway at the assembly plant, which will produce Ford’s next-generation electric truck, code-named Project T-3.
Memphis’ Ashton Hardaway, Penny Hardaway’s son, enters transfer portal
Hardaway, a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, averaged 2.3 points in 8.2 minutes per game through the 30 games he appeared in for the Tigers this past season.Related story:
Health condition can’t keep Showboats coach from the sideline
Coach John DeFilippo battles a severe form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, but he’ll be on the sideline Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium when the Memphis Showboats host the San Antonio Brahmas in their home opener.
Buckley: Showboats are working to earn Memphis’ trust. It’s a tough job
“We understand the hesitancy to buy in,” Daryl Johnston said as the new UFL’s Showboats, who play in Memphis but practice in Texas, prepare for their home opener.
The Lake District foreclosure sale set for April 30
The Lake District property will be sold at auction at noon on April 30 at the Shelby County Courthouse.
Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in return
Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday.
TDOT bridge work to impact Germantown Parkway traffic
Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Bobby Lanier Bridge near Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard this weekend, April 5-8, as it prepares for a longer closure starting next weekend.
DeSoto DA details attempted murder trial in podcast
On the first episode of “DeSoto Crime Cast,” DA Matthew Barton says he plans to go after all citizens who shoot at members of law enforcement the same way he did Kyle Dodson.
Calkins: He had his 80th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. It made all the sense in the world.
Harold Goldbrandsen celebrated his 80th birthday at the Chuck E. Cheese in Cordova. Why? Because he created Chuck E. Cheese. And his daughter thought it was about time he had a birthday extravaganza at the place.
Memphis lands Illinois transfer big man Dain Dainja
Dainja, a 6-foot-9, 255-pound center, averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game for the Fighting Illini last season.
Martin: With PJ Haggerty’s commitment, Penny Hardaway is keeping hope alive
PJ Haggerty’s commitment is a sensational start to what will amount to a second straight busy offseason for Hardaway.
Former judge pleads guilty in criminal case
Melissa Boyd’s plea deal comes just three days after she resigned from the bench, following months of turmoil.
901 FC returns home with three points in mind
A strong Orange County team provides the opposition for Memphis 901 FC on Saturday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
Bailey: Arlington kicks off suburban races in August; the rest are later this year
“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”
Conaway: The state doesn’t save, the state steals
“The state has not merely encouraged white flight, the state has enabled it. The state has not merely supported white flight, the state built the airport, and the runway surrounds the city.”
Cutting judicial seats will increase local caseload, critics say
The state’s push to remove two judgeships in Memphis faces resistance locally and from some Tennessee legislators who say Shelby County still needs the seats, particularly Division 9 of the Criminal Court.
Food Files: Huey’s Downtown closed for renovations and more
Huey’s Downtown will temporarily be closed for renovations, Church’s Texas Chicken on Third Street has reopened and Comeback Coffee has new to-go cans.
‘Black Men in White Coats’ aims to diversify the future of medicine
The free event for students of color in fifth grade through college centers on inspiring the next generation of medical and science professionals while helping to diversify the ‘white coat’ professions.
Federal trial for cops charged in Nichols’ death to stay in Memphis
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris on Thursday, April 4, denied motions by defense counsel for the officers, of which several had been filed.
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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
MUS beats Bartlett with walk-off touchdown
Owls receiver Cannon Sherman snatched the ball out of the air to score a 45-yard touchdown and win the season opener 23-17 in dramatic fashion.
High School Sports Southwind grounds, pounds, wins against Lausanne
High School Sports Friday football report: Five Dandy Dozen teams fall in wild Week 1
High School Sports Prep Football 2025: The players who could lead the Red Devils to the promised land
Food
Food Files: TacoNGanas adding three locations, Frutta Bowls bringing four
A popular taco truck and a place to get smoothie bowls are expanding in the Memphis area.
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
The AM/DM podcast: Sing along to KPop Demon Hunters or Darius Rucker
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about what to do this weekend.
Games
Daily WordRow: Major merger
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.