Calkins: If Memphis really matters, don’t carve it into thirds
“Memphis is in a corner. Memphis is its own place. To divide the 9th Congressional District into thirds would be ‘like putting the Black vote in the back of the bus.’”
“Memphis is in a corner. Memphis is its own place. To divide the 9th Congressional District into thirds would be ‘like putting the Black vote in the back of the bus.’”
Google search queries about meeting people and “how to make friends” are at all-time highs this year. A few Memphians have ideas on how to make it happen.
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand Saturday at Tom Lee Park to capture the Riverbeat Music Festival action.
Stories of Stones event guides guests through historic Elmwood Cemetery, where many burial markers provide much more than names and dates.
If IHRA plans materialize, racing will be back at a track where stock cars, trucks, hot rods and dragsters once ruled. But Kyle Petty tips his hat to the Memphis area’s sprint car roots.
One hundred fifty bikers will rumble through Memphis this week on the way to raising money for a kids camp. They’ll stop at Graceland and remember when NASCAR great Richard Petty was cast in an Elvis movie.
Shuxia Guo believed in herself when no one else would. Now, Memphis dumpling lovers are reaping the benefits.
Financially troubled Spirit Airlines is going out of business, effective immediately. What does that mean for Memphis International Airport?
A new research project done by the University of Memphis scientists could save West Tennessee farmers by helping identify when a disease outbreak threatens their peach crop.
Lausanne has an enrollment of around 900 students and they’re not looking to increase that number despite having more space. While Lausanna is growing its physical campus, adding nontraditional learning environments, officials say the East Memphis private school isn’t looking to increase enrollment.
“All you have to do is come to the gas station. And the reality at the gas station is the same reality that the airlines are having to deal with.”
The political roundup connects the dots on the call to redraw U.S. House district lines ahead of August Congressional primaries to the broader call by Republicans for more state control of the city.
As its contract ends with current managing firm Oak View Group, more changes could be coming to Liberty Stadium besides its $220-plus million makeover.
Memphis claims series victory with nine-run win over Indianapolis.
“Diversity in all its forms isn’t a problem to solve; rather, it’s a strength to embrace.”
Baptist Memorial Health Care, The Armstrong Company and Patterson Bray Attorneys announce additions and promotions.
“No matter your opinion of Spirit they created more competition. Prices will rise on other carriers as a result.” — David Kaplan about Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately. How will it affect Memphis?
“Blaze, with your faith in God, it will all work out.” — Matt Fite about He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan's best self.
“When you prevent people from going to work, you aren’t helping your cause. You’re just being a nuisance. ...” — Larry Pelton about Protesters block entrance to xAI's Memphis data center
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Today’s puzzle is of an office tower on Union Avenue Extended and was taken by Andy Ashby.
The commission will try again on a resolution to provide county funding for a legal challenge of the state’s pending takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
LEO Events announced it has been bought by Hoffmann Family of Cos. LEO Events employs more than 100 people.
If IHRA plans materialize, racing will be back at a track where stock cars, trucks, hot rods and dragsters once ruled. But Kyle Petty tips his hat to the Memphis area’s sprint car roots.
Plus, we’ve got two tricks to selecting ripe avocados at the store, and also the chef shares how to keep the guac from turning brown.
Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.
Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Today’s puzzle is of a Lego town at the Lego Brick Convention and was taken by Wes Hale.
The immersive experience “Baron Von Opperbean and The River of Time” opens Friday, May 1, in the old River Museum at Mud Island River Park.