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Tennessee prison officials won’t say if their lethal injection drugs are expired

shale@nashvillepublicmedia.com (Steven Hale) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:20 -0500

Medical experts say use of out-of-date chemicals and drugs for lethal injections raises risk of prolonged and painful death.

Calkins: John Isner and Sam Querrey to play a special exhibition in Memphis

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:08:54 -0500

Back in 2010, John Isner and Sam Querrey met each other in a memorable ATP final at The Racquet Club. On July 25, they’ll be back in Memphis for an exhibition to help celebrate the return of professional tennis to the city.

2030 Super Bowl coming to Nashville and Titans' new enclosed stadium

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:07:15 -0500

Only New Orleans and Las Vegas among NFL venues have more hotel rooms within a one-mile radius of the stadium, with the Nashville market area projected to have 658 hotels with more than 80,000 hotel rooms by 2030.

Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a university make announcements

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:58 -0500

Leadership Memphis, Christian Brothers University and The Women’s Advocacy Center announce new leaders.

Daily Jigsaw: Legacy Experience

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500

Today’s puzzle is from the National Civil Rights Museum’s “Legacy Experience” and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Sudoku: May 20

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Daily WordRow: May 20

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500

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

Spring Fling 2026: Tuesday's best; Wednesday's schedule

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:51 -0500

Here are Tuesday’s top performers, along with a look ahead to Wednesday’s action in Murfreesboro and Knoxville.

Spring Fling 2026: Plenty of offense as St. George's, Houston advance

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:47:41 -0500

Gryphons hit five home runs in a Division 2-A victory over Webb. Mustangs score three in the top of the seventh to defeat Oak Ridge in Class AAAA. And, TRA advances in softball.

Huff not a fan of expanded playoff: ‘I don’t think you’re a national champion at 8-4'

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:51:52 -0500

With the ongoing College Football Playoff expansion talks, Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff says the competitor in him wants to keep it at 12.

Former MATA CEO files wrongful termination lawsuit

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:32:59 -0500

Bacarra Mauldin is alleging “wrongful termination, unpaid wages and tortious interference,” according to the case docket in Shelby County Chancery Court.

Spring Fling 2026: Houston, Collierville fall in soccer quarterfinals

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 19 May 2026 23:03:20 -0500

Lack of finishing proves costly to Mustangs. Dragons fall behind early and never find their stride.

Splash course: Whitehaven YMCA's public pool opens with promise of free swim lessons

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:50 -0500

The Robertson Family Aquatic Center opens with a promise of a place to cool down this summer and a mission to prevent drownings among youths.

Only MSCS 3rd graders at risk of retention to retake TCAP exam on last days of school

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:58:18 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools changed its plan for all third graders to retake the statewide exam days before summer break.

Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:27 -0500

There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?

Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:54 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

Lee sends Memphian back to Tennessee’s education board in new congressional district

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:43:14 -0500

The appointment leaves a vacancy in the 9th Congressional District seat on the State Board of Education, which has an increasingly large role to play in setting the standards for success at Tennessee schools.

Daily Jigsaw: Opa!

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Today’s puzzle shows the variety of pastries available at the Memphis Greek Festival and was taken by Greg Campbell.

Sudoku: May 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Daily WordRow: May 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 -0500

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