First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
Mid-South Immigration Advocates set to close after 13 years, following the failure of the federal government to reimburse for services rendered, co-founder said.
JEM Dining’s divine yeast rolls have since been replaced on the current menu, but you can still make them at home.
The Daily Memphian spoke to a handful of coaches during the American Conference Media Days. All of them appeared in favor of the new rule.
Beginning next week, Horn Lake native Skyler King will trek from Oxford, Mississippi, to New York City on a skateboard to raise mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
This week on “The Sidebar,” the principal of Constellation Properties, Stuart Harris, and the executive director of HiFi Memphis, Mersadies Burch, join Eric Barnes to talk about the scope and scale of the Downtown project.
Saint Francis Healthcare has bought the ROSA Robotics Knee System, which a local surgeon said has been crucial to being more exact with knee-replacement surgery.
Jordan Devey played for the Tigers in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and Memphis coach Charles Huff address the Protect College Sports Act.
Ethan Thabeet is a 7-foot, 15-year-old who was born in Memphis a year after Hasheem Thabeet was drafted by the Grizzlies. Last week, he got his first official offer from a Division I program: UTSA.
The show also highlights the movement’s Black activists and Memphians Ida B. Wells and Mary Church Terrell, who fought to keep questions of racial justice from being sidelined by white suffragists eager to appease Southern lawmakers.
The Memphis Classic, a Women’s Tennis Association 250-level tournament at Leftwich Tennis Center, kicks off with an exhibition night, Saturday, July 25.
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“I had knee surgery and they used a machine to assist. It went well but I thought its ‘bedside manner’ was a little ‘robotic.’” — Derrol Porter about Robot helps with knee surgery as St. Francis Hospital
“Check on one another. Heartbreaking. RIP.” — Debra Townsend about Former Memphis Tigers player Jordan Devey dies at age 38
“Let’s hope it continues forever. We need to hire more police recruits so the numbers are right once the task force leaves.” — William Wilcox about First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime
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Today’s puzzle shows the road closure on Front Street and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Three judges denied an injunction in a combined civil rights lawsuit that challenged Tennessee’s new congressional map. The map favors Republicans as it splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.
One agribusiness giant is adding to its local presence while another is reducing its footprint.
“Why did Memphis open basketball practice to the media in the middle of July? To ‘get people back with Memphis basketball,’ said Penny Hardaway. It’s a worthy task.”
Plus, a 14-year-old wing spot has opened its “bigger, better” location in Collierville.
Southaven is cracking down on blight in the city. But has it gone too far?
Karaoke, spoken-word poetry, comedy showcases: With three new spaces and five new programs, Hattiloo Theatre is growing in Midtown.
Observations on the Memphis Grizzlies’ summer play and what comes next.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
Today’s puzzle features Denzel Simusialela celebrating after winning the men’s 200m during the 2026 Ed Murphey Classic, and it was taken by Brad Vest.