Cedric Coward scores — and does a lot more — as Grizzlies beat Bulls
With so many of the team’s more established talents not playing, a lot of fans had been yearning for the talented rookie to flex his game a little more. Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 125, Bulls 124
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum in Memphis on Saturday, March 28.
Cedric Coward scores 24 points, including key late free throws, as Grizzlies defeat Bulls
The game was close throughout with neither team building a comfortable advantage. Both teams were playing the second night of back-to-back sets after each losing Friday.
No Kings march ends with pepper spray and arrests
The march began peacefully at Robert R. Church Park, but confrontations with police at the end of the day led to arrests. Two of the arrested marchers have been released, but two others remain in custody.
Memphis Tigers wing Ashton Hardaway plans to enter transfer portal, again
The son of coach Penny Hardaway becomes the first member of the 2025-26 team with eligibility remaining to announce his intention to depart the program.
Tigers pound Wichita State to balance baseball series
Memphis defeated Wichita State 11-1 at FedExPark on Saturday. The two teams finish the three-game conference series Sunday at 1:05 p.m.
Redbirds recap: Memphis holds off Gwinnett
First baseman Blaze Jordan, who played his high school baseball for DeSoto Central High, led the Memphis offense with three hits.
Strikes and gutters, ups and downs: Bowlers let fly for a good cause
More than 1,000 bowlers of all skill levels gathered over the last two weekends to raise funds for Junior Achievement at the organization’s annual “Bowling on the River” Bowl-A-Thon.
Officers who beat Tyré Nichols could be excused from civil suit
Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Nichols’ mother, filed a motion to dismiss the five officers from the nearly 3-year-old civil rights lawsuit.
Fire crews respond to smoke billowing from Peabody hotel
Guests were evacuated from the Peabody Hotel Downtown on Saturday morning after a fire was reported in the laundry room.
In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
An official with the company didn’t provide an official opening date, but he did provide an estimate for how long construction to opening takes.
Minglewood Hall for sale
This is the second large Madison Avenue property in Midtown to go on the market this month.
Black lemonade? Why activated charcoal is showing up on area menus
Stirred into lemonade and other drinks, activated charcoal is a current wellness trend. But its actual effects are more nuanced than many people assume.
Changes to county juvenile detention include uniforms and toothbrushes
The change in who runs the detention center on a daily basis began this past October — about the time the Memphis Safe Task Force began operations locally.
Grizzlies’ GG Jackson critical of officials in loss to Rockets
The defeat didn’t sit well with the Grizzlies, who hung with the Rockets until the fourth quarter.Related content:
Recipe Exchange: Felicia Suzanne’s deviled eggs with Kelley’s Katch Caviar
For a perfect boiled egg, Willett Schuchardt first puts the eggs in a saucepan and covers them with water.
What Daily Memphians think*
“This is the good stuff right here. Hope a vet takes care of the young man’s inevitable fine.” — Jeremy Sykes about Grizzlies’ GG Jackson critical of officials in loss to Rockets
“Great location - they will thrive there. Hopefully, they plan the location in a way not to recreate the Collierville Chick-Fil-A debacle.” — John Duncan about In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
“Thank you Superintendent Dyer for this decision. Managing security is never easy. Keeping this excellent tradition manageable and safe for all is most important!” — Tricia Marshall about Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
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Man accused of shooting MPD officer still on the run one month later
Danell Maxwell is accused of wounding Memphis police Oscar Torres-Molina.
Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of ‘one of the best kept secrets in Memphis’
SCO’s history dates back to 1932, and it is the only optometry school in Tennessee.
Second-half goal sends CBHS soccer past Houston
Will Rose’s strike keeps the Brothers undefeated and gives them a second victory over the Mustangs in 2026.
Sudoku: March 28
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Metro
Ahead of Memphis schools takeover, Republicans move to block district’s legal pushback
Two Memphis Republicans are backing legislation to block Tennessee school districts from funding lawsuits that oppose accountability measures like state interventions.
Real Estate XAI properties appraised at $3.5 billion, documents show
Transportation & Logistics After LaGuardia crash, Memphis airport board approves $4.8M runway-lighting system
Shelby County Family praises judge for sentence in fatal hit-and-run
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Business
Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
Real Estate Rare office space in ‘garden community’ hitting the market later this year
Premium Transportation & Logistics New bill would oust Memphis airport board
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Sports
The latest key position in college football? It could be general manager.
Since the NCAA allowed student-athletes to be compensated, general managers have become a hot position in college football. As Corey Phillips steps into the position for the Memphis Tigers, he says it’s an “all duties assigned” kind of role.
Player of the Week MUS baseball standout voted player of the week
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Penny Hardaway have a plan. Will it work?
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Food
Food Files: Burgers, coffee, chicken and smoothies
In-N-Out one step closer to its first Memphis location. Dutch Bros opens in the Edge District. Tommy’s Burgers California Style is opening its third location. Guthrie’s merges two nearby locations into one.
Food News Hot wing festival introduces World Wing Cup
Suburbs
Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
For the first time in about a decade, parents of seniors will not be permitted to visit the elementary schools as their children return for one last walkthrough before their graduation.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland moves to ban tobacco and vape products in age-restricted venues
Arts & Culture
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Premium Visual Arts ‘Hillbilly Bible’ movie to film in Memphis later this year
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to get outside and in, too
This weekend brings a lot of opportunities to get outside. But it starts with a focus on the interior.