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April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 22:04:07 -0500

Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.

Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 21:00:46 -0500

Three were wounded, two critically, after gunfire erupted in Downtown Memphis early Saturday morning, police said.

The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:13 -0500

A Memphis station is the Academy of Country Music’s Radio Station of the Year.

Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler's pimento cheese biscuits

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Be sure to make extra biscuits so you can make stuffed biscuit sandwiches with your leftovers.

Daily Jigsaw: Cocktail Fest

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Today’s puzzle is from the Memphis Cocktail Festival and was provided by the festival.

Daily WordRow: April 4

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: April 4

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 06:23:46 -0500

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

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:49:50 -0500

The Raptors coasted by the Grizzlies, a team currently consisting of 10-day signees, two-way players and a few regular players.

Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 96

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 21:49:19 -0500

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 08:39:26 -0500

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

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:36:15 -0500

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.

Redbirds recap: Memphis now 7-0 with another win over Norfolk

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 09:13:28 -0500

The Redbirds' game against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to weather.

New Tigers women's basketball coach brings 3 assistant coaches with her

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 21:58:03 -0500

Hana Haden is bringing her staff of Georgia Southern assistant coaches to Memphis.

Lakeland board talks change in government

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:32:10 -0500

Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.

City, county want input on new zoning plan

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:31:14 -0500

The new plan is a part of Memphis 3.0, which has received local pushback.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:57:52 -0500

The mayor reacts to the NBA superstar’s suggestion that the Memphis Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.

Opinion: Memphis must demand more from industrial polluters

editor@dailymemphian.com (LaTricea Adams) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:35:11 -0500

“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.”

Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:16:37 -0500

Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.

Kaye's Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:23:05 -0500

The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian

April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel

Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition

The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year

Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler's pimento cheese biscuits

Daily Jigsaw: Cocktail Fest

Daily WordRow: April 4

Sudoku: April 4

Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis

Raptors roll over Grizzlies' ragtag roster

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City, county want input on new zoning plan

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