Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee
Sixty children competed Saturday for the right to represent Shelby County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victor was a Farmington Elementary student. Again.
City’s federal elected officials react to airstrikes on Iran
Three of Memphis’ four representatives in Washington support the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four
Josh Huggins comes through with 8.7 seconds left as the Saints hold off Baylor and advance to the D-2 state boys basketball tournament in Clarksville. Hutchison (D2-AA girls) and St. George’s (D2-A boys) also advanced to state.
Blackburn, Rose jockey for GOP nom for governor in front of apocalyptic Lincoln Day backdrop
“We’re seriously close to losing our country. If these midterms go the wrong way, we will lose everything we have,” said a U.S. representative speaking at Shelby County’s largest annual fundraiser for the local Republican Party.
Tigers Talk: What the future holds for Penny Hardaway at Memphis
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin look ahead to what changes Penny Hardaway needs to make.Related content:
What to watch when Memphis visits East Carolina
Tied with Temple for eighth place in the American Conference with three regular-season games left, Memphis looks to take care of business against 11th-place East Carolina.
Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
For years, this was one of the most popular fish dishes in town.
Blackburn, Taylor use new crime data to continue feud with DA Mulroy
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Sen. Brent Taylor want more information about Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy following a recent report from a local court-watch group.
‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
Pieces of the puzzle include a delayed grocery store in Hyde Park, a Land Expo, emerging developers, questions about putting the cart before the horse and a community garden in Binghampton.
MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
A state Supreme Court ruling this week keeps 80 acres in unincorporated land outside of an Olive Branch annexation.
Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
The Lake District may be on the verge of getting new life with townhomes and a potential hotel emerging in the near future.
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Oh give it a rest with the ‘men in dresses’ scare tactic. Please focus on real issues that matter to Americans and some actual solutions.” — Jennifer Brown about Blackburn, Rose jockey for GOP nom for governor in front of apocalyptic Lincoln Day backdrop
“80% of the country doesn’t want this, 100% of the country can’t explain why we’re even bombing Iran, and all of our leaders get right in line to do what Trump and Israel want.” — Chris Wilson about City’s federal elected officials react to airstrikes on Iran
“Many great memories at Jarret’.s. Very sorry when they closed.” — Glenna Flautt about Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Strike a pose
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Memphis City Council as they prepare to have portraits made and was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Public Safety Cause of inmate’s death at 201 Poplar released
Business
East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
The $10 million development at 621 S. White Station will have 18,145 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second floor.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Premium Real Estate ‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
Sports
Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 124, Mavericks 105
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
Player of the Week Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
Food
Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
For years, this was one of the most popular fish dishes in town.
Food News Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Suburbs
Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
A state Supreme Court ruling this week keeps 80 acres in unincorporated land outside of an Olive Branch annexation.
Premium Millington Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
Premium Bartlett Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
Arts & Culture
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
Music Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
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.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
This weekend isn’t for wallflowers.