A proposal to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would allow a board of appointees the power to reshape how the district educates its 100,000 students, who is in charge of those schools and more.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the City of Memphis made “significant trade-offs” as it designed the city’s coming fiscal year budget.
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peak toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
Voucher-friendly Tennessee Republicans are pushing a last-minute amendment that would drop all enrollment caps on the state’s original voucher program.
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Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”
Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Monday, April 20.
Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.
Expanded board powers are among several new details of a proposed state takeover legislation targeting Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
The NBA’s tiebreaker draw determined the order of the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-best selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Germantown-based JX Investments LLC bought French Village Square at 4069-4111 Summer Ave. from MRS French Village LLC for $4.6 million.
The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.
The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
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“If ANY of these guys stuck around long enough to get comfortable with their team mates, programs would have better chances to improve!” — Hall Prewitt about Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal
“Oh my, nine more cooks in the kitchen.” — Jim Mulroy about Takeover plan would give state appointees sweeping power over Memphis schools
“And so it begins....change in luck coming our way!” — George Vogel about Grizzlies win tiebreaker, own No. 16 pick in NBA Draft
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Today’s puzzle is of strawberries from Jones Orchard and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
A Live Nation venue is expected to open in Memphis this year. This week, a jury declared the organization an illegal monopoly. Where does that leave the city?
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
If you have your Daily Memphian 2026 bingo card, now might be a good time to get it out.