Also in the political roundup, two write-in candidates appeared to fizzle by the unofficial vote totals, the Memphis narrative moves into the general election campaign and a D.C. Scorecard going into the August recess.
The two agenda items come as commissioners prepare to give way on Sept. 1 to a new commission and a new county mayor.
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
The Tigers hosted a fan fest practice at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, showing off what’s to come for a newly reconstructed team and stadium.
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy.
Chuck Herring is retiring from Collierville First Baptist Church after 23 years as senior pastor. The congregation has become one of the largest in the suburb under his leadership.
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.
Also, new leaders are named at Diversified Trust, Guaranty Bank, Paragon Bank and Allen & Hoshall.
“Awe is evident when your mind has been blown and you are forced to re-think what you knew before.”
Highlights from The Daily Memphian’s election coverage.
Redbirds lose for just the second time in 2026 with a lead after the seventh inning.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
“EP was once asked, What he missed about Memphis? he said, ‘Everything.’ Enough said! Thank You Very Much.” — Terrance Carter about Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis
“... Memphis needs to be informed that innocent individuals can and do end up wrongfully jailed by the police. The appointed defense, the county, the ADA, and the DA exercised good discretion, and these reporters deserve more recognition for their efforts.” — Jim Mulroy about The AM/DM Podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
“Simply, our beloved city has not kept pace economically. Losing a world-class golf event is just another consequence of what happens to cities when they lose their competitive edge. ...” — Dennis Paden about Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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Today’s puzzle features students returning to Downtown Elementary on the first day of school, taken by Mark Weber.
Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
Forty-nine years after his death, thousands of fans will flock to Graceland to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley.
“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Today’s puzzle features the yeast rolls from JEM Dining, and the photo is provided by JEM Dining.