Gun crime continues to dog Memphis. Leaders look for answers.
Despite recent progress, the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates Memphis remains the No. 1 major city in America for its violent crime rate, town hall attendees learn.
ECS retires Chandler Gagnon’s soccer jersey
On Friday night at halftime of the Eagles football game, ECS honored former standout soccer player and assistant coach Chandler Gagnon.
College football’s postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure
College Football playoff expansion has created an uncertain future for traditional bowl games. But the AutoZone Liberty Bowl wants to win the fight.
Recipe Exchange: Andrew Adams’ award-winning Delta adobo chicken tamale
Over the past few months, Acre’s Andrew Adams has been submitting recipes to national food competitions for professional chefs. Here’s one recipe that took the grand prize.
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
Arlington company wants to expand property
Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.
Lane Kiffin gets a taste of what’s to come before Ole Miss-LSU game
The LSU coach himself acknowledged there could be “hatred” in the stands and security has been dramatically increased at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as fans pour into Oxford.
Collierville town administrator leaves suburb
Molly Mehner’s departure comes about a month after she was embroiled in controversy that led to the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.
Houston holds off Bartlett in Region 7-6A opener
Starting league play with a victory was the goal, said Mustangs coach James Thomas. And his team was able to do so thanks in large part to a poised performance from junior quarterback Canon Day.
Central dominates Brighton to move to 5-0
Central tailback Derreon Martin ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Brooks Wright threw for two scores in the Warriors' win.
Friday prep report: Freshman QB shines for Collierville
Dominic Rocconi throws five touchdown passes as Dragons ease past previously-undefeated Arlington in Region 7-6A opener.
Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Memphis vs. UT Martin: What to know for Tigers’ last nonconference game
The Memphis Tigers will close their nonconference schedule against UT Martin in what is expected to be a bounceback game after losing to Boise State.
Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.
Collierville town employee accused of stealing from Walmart
The sports manager for Collierville’s parks department was arrested after five trips to Walmart.
Arts Beat: Summoning fall
What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over LSU’s visit to Ole Miss
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s eagerly awaited return to Oxford, Mississippi to face the program he left last year is finally at hand. The Tigers and Rebels will meet Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
What Daily Memphians think*
“As a comfortable suburbanite who has only used mass transit in other cities that I have visited, even I can see that a reliable mass transit system is THE most important priority if we are ever going to alleviate the poverty in Memphis. ...” —Tanja Kellum about Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on board
“It is very sad that the city mayor and an attorney use profanity that has to be bleeped out. ...” — Debbie Butterick about Memphis tensions spill into viral Reaves-Young showdown
“And before Knowledge Bowl was Quiz ‘Em on the Air. Same format. Our Hillcrest team were proud grand champions two years in a row. ...” — Carol Coletta about Herrington: For 38 years, 'Knowledge Bowl' showcased a different kind of Memphis student-athlete. Now what?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Bailey: As we sweat through miserable heat, Germantown is planning for snow
While the rest of the area is sweating away the closing days of summer, Germantown is thinking about the problems associated with winter and icy streets.
Redbirds Recap: 7-run sixth inning lifts Memphis over Nashville
The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Nashville Sounds with an 8-6 victory on Friday night at First Horizon Park.
Sudoku: Sept. 19
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Sept. 19
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: What’s in a cub’s name?
Today’s puzzle features the twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at the Memphis Zoo, which provided the photo. Their names will be revealed at the Sept. 19 Tigers football game.
Metro
SpaceXAI sued over worker death
The family of a worker who died after a fall in 2025 at SpaceXAI’s Colossus II Campus is seeking $30 million in damages.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis tensions spill into viral Reaves-Young showdown
Elections State House hopeful’s write-in bid killed by ‘sore loser’ election laws
Premium Metro ‘Strongest heat dome on the planet’ hovers over Memphis
Elections How to register to vote in Shelby County
Business
Collierville company bands with Whole Foods to donate supplies to hundreds of schools
“When the opportunity came up, it was kind of unexpected, but it was a natural yes.”
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight announces partnership with NASCAR Truck Series
Premium Transportation & Logistics SpaceXAI posts more than 100 jobs as data center moratorium momentum slows
Premium Health Care St. Jude’s Chili’s Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno
Premium Real Estate Cordova Countrywood development gets $47M
Sports
Tigers earn scrappy win against Rice in women’s soccer conference opener
Abby Forsgren and Ai Kitagawa had the goals and the Tigers defense shut out the Rice Owls Thursday night to open American Conference play.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers give update on stadium fixes ahead of second home game
High School Sports After serious health scare, KIPP’s Robert Smith is back on the sidelines
Spirit of Memphis Buckley: High school football coach steals show at Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Memphis Tigers Football Calipari headlines 2026 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class loaded with former Tigers
Food
Food Files: Second area Big Bad Breakfast to open soon
Plus, a Mexican restaurant in Collierville is closing.
Food News Smashburger food truck to open in Poplar Avenue space
Suburbs
Hernando plans to use AI at City Hall
Hernando’s Board of Aldermen approved a contract with artificial intelligence company Polimorphic for some City Hall operations.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett breaks ground on new school
Arts & Culture
Herrington: For 38 years, ‘Knowledge Bowl’ showcased a different kind of Memphis ‘student-athlete.’ What now?
Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Opinion
Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus
“The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis games go to streaming
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ decision to broadcast games regionally on a streaming platform.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Purple Wave
Today’s puzzle features Christian Brothers football captains ahead of the game against Lausanne on Sept. 4. Wes Hale took the photo.