Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.
Raptors roll over Grizzlies’ ragtag roster
The Raptors coasted by the Grizzlies, a team currently consisting of 10-day signees, two-way players and a few regular players. Related content:
Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 96
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
The mayor reacts to the NBA superstar’s suggestion that the Memphis Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.
Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
Tigers coach Charles Huff said the team needs three running backs for each game and four he can count on for the season.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Among the notable parts of the order was a call to establish “clear, consistent and fair eligibility limits, including a five-year participation window” — an element that could fend off the dozens of lawsuits the NCAA has faced of late.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.
First, there was Banana Ball. Now Boom Ball is coming to Memphis.
Building on the popularity of the Savannah Bananas, Boom Ball is bringing its act to AutoZone Park.
Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street
The Ed Murphey Classic announced the addition of the World Shot Put Series, created and headlined by world record holder Ryan Crouser, which is set to take place at Handy Park on Beale Street.
Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
April theater brings clowns, classics and royalty to Memphis stages
Catch “Clown Bar,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Julius Caesar,” and “Six” this month in Memphis theaters.
Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage
Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.
Arts Beat: More on baseball movies
More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies. Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.
City, county want input on new zoning plan
The new plan is a part of Memphis 3.0, which has received local pushback.
New Tigers women’s basketball coach brings 3 assistant coaches with her
Hana Haden is bringing her staff of Georgia Southern assistant coaches to Memphis.
Redbirds recap: Memphis now 7-0 with another win over Norfolk
The Redbirds' game against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to weather.
Opinion: Memphis must demand more from industrial polluters
“If a company’s business model depends on the exploitation of a Black city and the enrichment of a few power brokers at the top, we don’t want them here.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“Don’t come to Memphis then... donate your $650k gameday paycheck to the kids at St Jude. Everyone wins.” — Robert Grossman about Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city. What's a Memphian to think?
“Congratulations to these young men, their families and coaches.” — Leigh Fraser about At Bolton, a special signing day for a special football class
“Bless their hearts. They had to stay at a Hyatt with no spa or hot tub.” — Paul Hall about LeBron James the latest NBA star to blast Memphis
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Sudoku: April 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: April 3
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.
Metro
COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Here’s what auditors CliftonLarsonAllen LLP found in district finances at a time of high leadership turmoil and financial change, with federal pandemic relief funding and a new state education funding formula. MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’Related content:
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Business
‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Edward Payton recently began as executive director and CEO of the Memphis VA Medical Center. The Daily Memphian sat down with him to talk about his new role.
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
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Sports
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
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Food
No joke, Piccadilly’s newest to-go location opens April 1
A post-pandemic shift in Piccadilly’s customer behavior led the company to downsize from a larger restaurant on Mount Moriah Road to a drive-thru location on Riverdale Road.
Food News Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
Visible Music College plans move to Millington
The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Elections St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’
Also, Chris Herrington gives his Top 5 Baseball Movies List.
Visual Arts All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Music 5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April
Opinion
Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
The performance of the criminal justice system can’t be assessed without knowing the full picture. We have regular and reliable reporting from law enforcement agencies, but why don’t we have the same expectation for the district attorney and court clerks?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raleigh Library pasta
Today’s puzzle is of the pasta art made at the Raleigh Library and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.