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September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 -0500

Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.

Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:26 -0500

After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.

Tennessee National Guard members halt patrols Friday for ‘administrative work,' Marshals Service says

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:34 -0500

The Tennessee National Guard remains deployed as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, according to Gov. Bill Lee’s office. Lee commands deployment of the state’s guard.

Grizzlies leave OrthoSouth, will return to Campbell Clinic as team medical provider and partner

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:03:41 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies are returning to Campbell Clinic as the team’s medical provider and partner.

County doesn't want to pay Wanda Halbert's legal fees

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:11:49 -0500

The county’s second attempt to oust Wanda Halbert as County Clerk ended with a court order dictating county government should pay her legal fees.

Arts Beat: After two miscarriages, Emily Skaja was drowning. So she wrote a book of poems.

kbowen@dailymemphian.com (Kelsey Bowen) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:13:15 -0500

When she started writing “Black Lake,” award-winning poet and University of Memphis professor Emily Skaja expected to document her healing journey. “But that didn’t happen.”

Bailey: Leadership Lakeland returns as a new step to encourage citizen participation

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:03 -0500

Lakeland’s reintroduced leadership class models the success stories of many suburban government programs.

Memphis at UNLV: What to know for Tigers' season opener

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:30:11 -0500

A few areas to focus on when the first game of the Charles Huff era begins Saturday night at UNLV.

Mississippi redistricting town hall centers on one question: What's fair?

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:48:52 -0500

Mississippians packed Northwest Community College in Southaven Thursday night, arguing for and against the state’s anticipated redistricting efforts.

September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:02 -0500

Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.

Food Files: Hive Bagel & Deli East Memphis location set to open this weekend

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Also, a cocktail bar prepares to open in the former Longshot space Downtown, and Flip Side Pinball Bar can now serve liquor.

Sudoku: Aug. 28

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Daily Wordrow: Aug. 28

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Daily Jigsaw: An Elvis-themed smokehouse

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Today’s puzzle features the interior of Glenn’s Smokehouse in Searcy, Arkansas. Sophia Surret took the photo.

Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:51:01 -0500

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

Redbirds Recap: Memphis wins game three in extra innings at Charlotte

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:58:46 -0500

The Redbirds secure comeback victory to take series lead against the Knights.

Memphis fans to get final peek at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium days before home opener

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:58:17 -0500

The next Charles Huff Radio Show will allow Tigers football fans another look at the renovated stadium before the first home game.

Lee Harris exits county government with portrait and new job at Ole Miss

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:43:37 -0500

Outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said his portrait will take his place at the county building.

Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:57:42 -0500

A newly released autopsy shows 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back in Downtown Memphis in July.

KIPP lineman voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:16:09 -0500

The lineman anchored a terrific defensive effort against Bluff City.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian

September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests

Tennessee National Guard members halt patrols Friday for ‘administrative work,' Marshals Service says

Grizzlies leave OrthoSouth, will return to Campbell Clinic as team medical provider and partner

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