What started as a routine Saturday patrol turned into a three-hour race against time as Memphis Police Department officers worked alongside emergency-communications personnel to rescue a man trapped in the currents of Cypress Creek.
Despite about a year left on its lease at Schilling Farms, Cheffie’s will close in Collierville.
The number of people visiting Downtown is holding at about 85% of pre-COVID numbers, according to the Downtown Memphis Commission.
The breakfast and lunch diner has a new weekday morning special, “Grumpy Hour,” offering customers any menu entree, except the steak and eggs, plus drip coffee for only $10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Mississippi’s top lawmakers have named their picks to the state’s joint committee that will help decide the future of its voting maps.
FedEx announced it is laying off almost 150 workers at two facilities in the St. Louis area.
Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells learned how to approach the offseason. He’s used that knowledge to improve his game and give back.
Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.
The Memphis Classic continues Wednesday with morning matches beginning at 11 a.m. and an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. at Leftwich Tennis Center.
E-bikes are rising in popularity, but Collierville leaders have concerns about their use in the town and potential accidents.
A little more than a year after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, his family is becoming more strategic with their investments and philanthropy, said Richard Smith, FedEx executive, director and son of the late magnate.
The property on the town’s western border could be developed into residential, commercial or mixed-use.
Also in this edition of Inked: American Deli may be taking over a former Wendy’s restaurant in the Wolfchase area, and an HVAC company bought a Southeast Memphis building.
“Suffs,” which runs at the Orpheum Theatre July 31-Aug. 2, highlights the Black activists behind the women’s suffrage movement, including two Memphians.
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“Plus the Redbirds had a packed house at AutoZone Park and a fantastic fireworks show of their own.” — Mark Mitchell about Fourth of July crowds boost Downtown businesses and hotels
“There is no Memphis without FedEx. Thankful for the Smith Family. You continue to believe and see the best of Memphis.” — Jason Gillum about FedEx founder’s family sets up office to manage fortune, donations
“A society will be judged not by the restoration of historic buildings or by updates to an aging ballpark, but by how it treats those in need.” — Justin Sembler about Family alleges officers left Shelby County inmate to die
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the husband-and-wife duo Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas and was taken by Sophia Surrett.
In a lawsuit, the family of Rockez McDaniel alleges that staff, nurses and others are responsible for his death after he was pepper-sprayed by officers at the Shelby County Jail in 2025.
A community health hub model led by UTHSC and other partners is expanding across the state, thanks in part to a donation from United Health Foundation.
The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team.
The Pasadena, California-based hot chicken chain will occupy one of the five suites in the former 15,000-square-foot corner space that housed Spin Street before it closed in 2017.
A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.
A new Tom Holland summer blockbuster will hit theaters. Plus, two Wilde sex comedies are still screening.
Arthur Ashe’s example is a reminder that rejecting racism, caring for the poor, agitating for peace, protecting the environment and embracing diversity transcend color or creed.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the front door at 60 S. Front St. in Downtown Memphis and was provided by CWCA Marketing.