Mayor Harris wants to add funding for crime lab to budget
County commissioners wrestled with budget amendments Wednesday totaling well past the $100 million mark, including the county mayor’s proposal.
Alleged trespasser was ‘angry’ with Mayor Young
Court documents reveal details about the man who was arrested for on suspicion of aggravated criminal trespassing, stalking and criminal attempted kidnapping.
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
LSU’s ninth-inning comeback eliminates Arkansas in College World Series
Arkansas took a two-run lead in the top of the ninth, but the Razorbacks' season ended in heartbreak in Omaha again.
Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
Wednesday’s signing won’t actually cause any changes at the jail as the facility has been implementing this policy since 2023.
New Jackson industrial park located with BlueOval in mind
The Ross I-40 industrial park sits roughly 40 minutes from Ford Motor’s BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee.
Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
City officials made a rare move to nominate a new director of Memphis Animal Services with a background in grassroots animal-rescue work.Related content:
City names new director for Memphis Animal Services
The city also plans on appointing a deputy director of animal services. The city fired former MAS director Ty Coleman last year.
Table Talk: Why complain when you can get it fixed instead?
What does one do when a carry-out meal isn’t quite up to snuff?
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Tigers coaches face questions regarding safety in Memphis on the recruiting trail.
Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
“Going up against some of the top teams in the country early will be a monster test, but that’s how you find out what you’re made of,” coach Penny Hardaway said about opening the 2025 Baha Mar Championship.
Redbirds recap: Birds bats blast in victory over Norfolk
The Redbirds play Game 3 of a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides Thursday, June 19, 2025, at AutoZone Park.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The decision comes amid a range of other federal and state efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people.
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Downtown business owners received money to renovate their properties with plans for a liquor store, cafe and possibly more.
Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
The owner of 18 S. Main St. said the former owner completed about 70% of the ground-floor commercial space renovation, but the second floor resembles a “cold dark shell.”
Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?
Ja Morant took on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and his misperceptions of Memphis. But Smith isn’t the only one talking trash.
MSCS to sell $12M of property, but building donations, demolitions paused
MSCS board members are poised to finalize four property sales in June, one each in northeast Shelby County, Parkway Village, South Memphis and Whitehaven.
Where things stand with Memphis museums under construction
Construction on the Memphis Art Museum, what the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will become when it moves Downtown, has continued. So has construction on the Metal Museum’s location in the Memphis College of Art building.
What Daily Memphians think*
“So sad to see Des, the ballplayer, no longer in a Grizzlies uniform. It is even sadder to lose an upstanding member of our community. Best wishes to the Banes as they move to Orlando.” — Anne Chambers about Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
“… I’ve been preaching to the choir since moving here in 2015 about this same topic. I got it from my new co-workers at the base in Millington: “Why do you live in the City (Memphis)?” “Don’t you know crime is terrible there?” … It is no worse than any other place I’ve lived and in some ways so much better, and it finally seems like a turn is being made. It took a while, but we are getting there.” — Dennis Ostrow about Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?
“… Congratulations to Dr. Buckley … on being named to the steering committee for the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International. That reflects brightly back on Memphis.” — Jackie Cash about UTHSC chancellor named to leadership of global health care group
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Hardaway says new-look Memphis team is ‘special in its own way’
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Tuesday about his new group of Tigers, Dain Dainja’s status and more. Pac-12/Big East chatter: Memphis AD, conference commissioner react Where Memphis stands on fundraising for football stadium renovationRelated content:
Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston senior takes top honor
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following historic season for the program.
Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
“In times of tumult, Bane felt like the rock of the Grizzlies’ locker room. He was the voice of reason within the media, and he wore it as a badge of honor.”
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Metro
Head Start grant may not be awarded until beginning of school year
Federal officials say they are negotiating with finalists who want to operate Head Start preschool programming, which funds 3,200 seats, for students from low-income families in Shelby County.
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Public Safety Man dies after being shot by Memphis police officer
Business
Carhartt opening first store in Memphis
The retailer will fill the last available space in Ridgeway Trace — making the 300,000-square-foot shopping center 100% leased.
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Business Memphis Chamber’s new council, execs will foster global biz, city workforce
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Sports
Where Memphis stands on Liberty Stadium renovation fundraising
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott updated Tigers fans on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation schedule, cost.
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Food
What to order: City Silo’s fresh take on favorites
City Silo has a menu that doesn’t make for easy decision-making but is perfect for ordering with wild abandon and enjoying with a fresh juice and great conversation.
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Suburbs
Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
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Arts & Culture
Southwest to revitalize theater and music buildings
Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.
Music ‘Abbott Elementary’ star slated for new Memphis block party event
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.