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

Chucalissa festival is a reminder 'this culture, this heritage, is important'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:02:28 -0500

Hundreds of Native Americans and others gathered at Chucalissa Saturday for the first homecoming festival at the Choctaw site in more than a decade.

Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:43:25 -0500

The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.

'We decided to do something' about rundown cemetery

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:29:50 -0600

Volunteers have taken on the task of cleaning up the 10-acre graveyard. Among the estimated 3,400 graves at Mt. Carmel Cemetery is that of Memphis hero Tom Lee.

From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:38:40 -0600

At area grocery stores, customer demand is high, and restocking depends on location and how products are delivered.

Nike to lay off nearly 600 employees in Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:52:24 -0600

Nike officials announced almost 600 people would be laid off from two Memphis locations.

Lowery's ashes to be enshrined at LeMoyne-Owen

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:46:33 -0600

The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September.

Opinion: XAI must power a just transition for Memphis

editors@dailymemphian.com (LaTricea Adams) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:38:32 -0600

“Let xAI not be a monument to what was taken from Memphis but a testament to what happens when a city demands justice for its people.”

‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:42:24 -0600

Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:38:21 -0600

Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.

Data center coming to former Fred's wants 15-year PILOT

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:01:34 -0600

With the help of the PILOT, 5c plans to add 15 new jobs with an average wage of $103,400, according to the EDGE documents.

MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:15:31 -0600

The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.

Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:19:28 -0500

The Southern Heritage Classic parade rolls through Orange Mound ahead of the football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:46:09 -0500

Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.

South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:20:08 -0500

Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees.

Could Memphis' Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:04 -0500

A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.

$15 Deal: Jerked chicken curry stew at Bala's Bistro

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:32:02 -0500

This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top.

Photo Gallery: Elvis fans maintain solemn observance at annual vigil

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:31:52 -0500

The annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year, draws thousands of fans to Graceland on the eve of Presley’s death.

Here's what you need to know for Elvis Week 2025

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:46:31 -0500

Here’s your guide to Elvis Week events in Memphis, including Graceland tours, Elvis Presley tribute artists, and the somber Candlelight Vigil.

Memphis neighborhood wins $250K to protect aquifer

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 08:49:10 -0500

The Alcy Ball neighborhood in South Memphis sits beside industrial lots with a known history of contamination, most notably the former Memphis Defense Depot.

B.B. King lives on in Stax photo exhibit

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:59:59 -0500

The photos capture the joy and energy of a live B.B. King performance.