Steve Gaines, former Bellevue Baptist pastor, has died
Steve Gaines, who served about two decades at Bellevue Baptist Church, has died at age 68 after a battle with kidney cancer.
Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived. Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBARelated content:
Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies
Memphis was able to stay close through three quarters as Boston struggled shooting, but Boston rallied in the fourth quarter.
Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics at FedExForum on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Panthers steam into Class 4A final; Whitehaven very nearly joins them
Dylan Jones and Braylon Williams combined for 42 points in a win over Bearden. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ valiant comeback against Walker Valley comes up just short.
Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
The Tigers couldn’t get anything going offensively, losing in the semifinals for the second straight season.
Late mistakes cost Middle College in Class 1A semifinals
Mr. Basketball winner Will McCrary leads a second-half surge to power Jackson County past the Bulldogs and into Saturday’s final.
New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling
The state has a five-year $60 million contract with a Pennsylvania company to maintain the city’s interstate system, including fixing potholes and removing snow and ice.
Some docs in Feagins’ initial lawsuit won’t be ‘released to Facebook’
A judge ruled from the bench that former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins and the school district can shield certain documents from the public in the case.
Amid county mayoral bid, Feagins sues MSCS again
The lawsuit is the second Marie Feagins has filed against MSCS since she was fired in January 2025.
TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
The deal would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Included in that tally are three Memphis stations: WREG, WATN and WLMT.
‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
“You will not be defined by this moment,” said Catherine Womack, associate dean of student affairs for the College of Medicine. “Wherever you go, you will do amazing things.”
Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers
Walking in Memphis is about to get a lot more entertaining as the DMC will hire buskers to perform along a Downtown street.
Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.
Teenagers sue Musk’s xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors
The high school students, who are seeking to proceed under pseudonyms, filed the lawsuit in California, where xAI — Musk’s artificial intelligence company — has its headquarters.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Steve was a faithful and loving man. My prayers to his family , church family and friends. Cancer sucks.” — Brian Ellsworth about Steve Gaines, former Bellevue Baptist pastor, has died
“I’m with her in setting a precedence for fairness and ensuring no one else has to follow this unnecessary path—unnecessary in the natural as things could’ve been done the right way but necessary in the spiritual.” — Brittany Arnold about Amid county mayoral bid, Feagins sues MSCS again
“What a darn shame. That building was in great shape and ripe for a potential adaptive reuse project. Victim of a charlatan scam artist.” — John H. Jones about Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG.
Sudoku: March 20
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Daily WordRow: March 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Yes for Regional One
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the signage at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Five of the seven members of UTHSC’s occupational therapy faculty resign, allegedly over school’s handling of a professor accused of mistreating students.
Premium Education Memphis students go to National Geographic Photo Camp this spring break
Premium Education Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Premium State Government Tennessee House passes controversial immigration bills
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ lack of population growth could soon hurt budget
Business
Prairie Farms hopes to milk $15 million out of selling Midtown dairy
The 9.25-acre site is almost as big as all of Overton Square and includes the original Forest Hill Dairy structure built in 1927.
Premium Real Estate Adams Keegan expands corporate HQ
Premium Real Estate Hilton-branded hotel planned for Lakeland’s The Lake District
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
Real Estate Downtown board backs incentives for law firm, church and former Puck Food Hall
Sports
Tigers could begin roster rebuild with familiar faces
Eight Memphis players from this past season have until Friday to let Penny Hardaway know if they’d like to return to the Tigers in 2026-27.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Premium Visual Arts Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
Premium Business Ice to be back: Minor league hockey returning to Mid-South
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t in Memphis ‘forever,’ but he made his time matter
Food
Table Talk: Patio season, please!
As warmer days make another attempt to dominate the calendar, it’s time to focus on patio season.
Premium Food From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Brazen Restaurant Group’s Scotch eggs
Suburbs
Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb’s form of government
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter wants to discuss a change to the city’s form of government, but as of Wednesday afternoon, she was not discussing any specifics.
Premium Germantown Germantown’s 911 call center was promised in 2020. Now it’s on permanent hold.
Elections Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat
Arts & Culture
Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Bill Townsend joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Hail Mary,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ gets Pink
Arts & Culture Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Herrington offers his thoughts on four Grizzlies topics: The team’s latest injury updates, the NCAA tourney and draft scouting, the standings and lottery odds “race,” and NBA expansion.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
A restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, and today’s guest knows all about that.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Hot tamales
Today’s puzzle is of hot tamales at the Broadway Food Truck Park and was taken by Mark Weber.