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.
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.
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.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.
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.
Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Be sure to make extra biscuits so you can make stuffed biscuit sandwiches with your leftovers.
Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition
Three were wounded, two critically, after gunfire erupted in Downtown Memphis early Saturday morning, police said.
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.
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.
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:
Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year
A Memphis station is the Academy of Country Music’s Radio Station of the Year.
Daily Jigsaw: Cocktail Fest
Today’s puzzle is from the Memphis Cocktail Festival and was provided by the festival.
Daily WordRow: April 4
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
What Daily Memphians think*
“What an exciting addition to the weekend’s events!” — Eddie Murphey about Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put to Beale Street
“LeBron throws shade on Memphis while Los Angeles County is leading the United States in population loss. ...” — Don Baker about Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What's a Memphian to think?
“They are the kindest people and the bestest food too!” — Bonnie Walker about Blue Owner Bistro owners to open East Memphis location
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: April 4
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.Related content:
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Premium Education COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Education MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires a general manager
Premium Memphis Grizzlies This NBA fan doesn’t just collect cards. He gives them back.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Mike Conley ran a Memphis marathon and won it
Food
$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Arts & Culture
All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Artemis II launched at 5:35 p.m. Central Daylight Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Memphians had a front-row seat at the Pink Palace.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Opinion
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:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun
This weekend’s events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free!