SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Coming May 15-17 to Tom Lee Park, the festival will feature nearly 75 teams in competition, along with music, Ferris wheel rides and other entertainment.
Although the department has historically covered the sales-tax cost for spectators, it is making this change ahead of the July 1 implementation of new NCAA rules allowing schools to share athletic department revenue with its athletes.
With transfer portal recruits visiting, the fact Penny Hardaway is still admired by today’s NBA stars can only help the Tigers coach.
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
After an audit highlighted issues with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond has plans to transform the district, starting with reorganization. Board members are set to take up his interim contract Wednesday, April 2.
The Grizzlies were competitive but couldn’t keep up with Boston’s shooting in the second half. Memphis has now lost 11 straight games to opponents with a winning record.
MPD is no longer certified by the multinational organization that ensures its affiliate agencies meet standards on hiring practices, patrol strategies and more.
The latest from the no-frills national grocery chain will be located at 785 Union Ave., in a building that once housed an Office Depot.
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
The shooting killed a Memphis rapper and wounded a Houston rapper.
Tigers running back Sutton Smith was expected to have a breakout season last year, but he suffered a season-ending injury in the first quarter of the season opener. Now, he has all eyes on the future.
As local groups push against xAI’s turbines as part of a fight against pollution, the Health Department director said she will schedule a public hearing on the permit for the company’s Southwest Memphis plant.
Courtney Berry is the fifth inmate to die this year.
Shelby County Commissioners are still divided over whether their earlier no-confidence resolution in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board led to plans to for a state takeover of the school system.
“Penny’s teams must learn to value the ball and must reduce turnovers. We will not win competitive games unless they get this handled.” — Paul Koltnow about Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
“Reminder — Every single Republican representing Mississippi in both the House and Senate voted AGAINST the American Rescue Plan Act. VP Harris cast the vote to get it through the Senate. So for those taking a victory lap in Desoto County should thank the Democrats and the Biden Administration for getting those funds to them.” — Aaron Prather about Broadband internet service reaches into rural areas of DeSoto County
“At least we could have an advisor to approve an advisory group to appoint an advisor to the actual advisory committee to advise the public that the decision has been pushed until an appropriate decision could be reached ...” — Cliff Black about County Commission delays vote on MSCS advisory group
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The Collierville senior strikes out 11 as the Dragons improve to 19-1.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Today’s puzzles are no joke.
The Daily Memphian examined city consulting contracts executed in 2025, which focus on technology, improving the police department’s efficiency and more.
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Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Central, Collierville, Houston, Lausanne and St. George’s are up for consideration.
Several high-profile restaurant projects have taken much longer to open than originally expected. And while perfecting recipes, hiring staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients, there is often another big hurdle.
Several years ago, Talana Patterson kept seeing her husband and son’s receipts from a store called Bricks & Minifigs; once she visited herself, the family made an even bigger purchase.
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.