Luke McLaurine is a World War II veteran who’s lived through 40% of America’s 250 years. He’s a survivor of Nazi prison camps, flies a flag at his house and says daily doughnut consumption is the key to longevity.
A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.
Everything will be new for Cam Boozer when he takes the court for his first summer league game, including his shoes.
Tous les Jours will open in the former Hopdoddy Burger Bar space on Cooper, while Jack’s Family Restaurant may build on Winchester.
Having the new Grizzlies rookie perform the Redbirds’ first pitch has become a ceremonial introduction to the city. But this moment also introduces a new Grizzlies era.
Also, director Sam Pollard’s Lorraine Motel documentary will show at the Nashville Film Festival.
There are only a couple of fireworks stands within Shelby County, but they are anticipating a booming business up until Fourth of July on Saturday.
“What was once a simple Fourth of July with fireworks on a single day has stretched into a week-long celebration with aerial displays across the dark suburban skies.”
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
Mayor Paul Young said he wants to shift the perspective of mayoral accomplishments to be throughout several administrations. To make his point, he interviewed previous Memphis mayors: Willie Herenton, A C Wharton Jr. and Jim Strickland.
The Thai Cobb salad was one of The Daily Memphian’s late food writer Jennifer Biggs’ favorite things.
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free.
The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.
The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward?
The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand against the Charlotte Knights with an 8-6 comeback victory on Thursday night, July 2, at AutoZone Park.
Here are the Memphis athletes in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state track team.
Athletes from Arlington, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne and MUS were named all-state.
He is succeeding William Anderson, who served two tenures in the role.
“Attended two of the USA group games at Celtic. Absolute party. Great venue. A Memphis classic.” — Jeffrey Old about A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
“Mississippi’s brief warns that shutting down SpaceX’s unpermitted turbines would scare away future investment. Utah’s Senate president made the same bet and his own voters retired him for it. The lesson isn’t that data centers doom every politician. It’s that voters punish the leaders who greenlight them without community buy-in.” — Aaron Prather about State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
“Often when people are drowning, they are so afraid they actually fight with their rescuers who are trying to save them.” — Judson Cannon about Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
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Memphis Tigers women’s soccer schedule for the 2026 season consists of 17 regular season matches and two preseason exhibition contests.
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Today’s puzzle features the bar area of J Woods Sports Bar and was taken by Brad Vest.
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
A strip mall near a former Southaven Walmart has a new owner. Meanwhile, two other companies are closing their DeSoto County branches.
The Grizzlies acquired a few draft assets by trading away Santi Aldama, but they also maintained the ability to use the large traded player exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
Bar Limina hosted a sold-out Steak Night late last month with chefs from Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Gussied Up.
Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?
After 12 straight wins and more than $300,000 earned, Adam Remsen’s time on “Jeopardy!” came to an end — for now — in his 13th game. But there’s more “Jeopardy!” in his future.
After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Police Harbor Patrol and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.