Searching for funding, MPD still not recording interrogations of murder suspects
As the Memphis Police Department struggles to catch up with a nationwide movement to reform interrogations, its failure to record lets an accused murderer go free.
$14M building permit filed for former Benchmark Hotel site
Wei Chen’s adventurous spirit, love of flying recalled
Memphis businessman Wei Chen was remembered Friday as an ardent booster of his adopted hometown, which was on full display in his 2011 flight around the world.
Amazon to build Marshall County facility, first in Mississippi
Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
Confederate monument anniversary reveals a work in progress
One year to the day that Confederate monuments were removed from two city parks, the anniversary revealed the controversy still has some unexpected life left in it among those pursuing the removal of the monuments by different methods.
Metro
Another National Guard resolution delayed at County Commission
The nonbinding resolution is the third the Shelby County Commission has considered to suggest alternatives to the National Guard.
Shelby County Halbert ouster action revived in appeals court ruling
Premium Public Safety Federal grand jury indicts former youth pastor on 3 felony counts after controversial state sentence
Update Elections County Commission votes to put all 9 MSCS board seats on 2026 ballot — again
Business
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Premium Real Estate Local shop remodels to support more women, one bra at a time
Financial Services Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
Sports
Memphis Tigers women’s soccer team blanks Temple in season finale
The Tigers finished the regular season undefeated for the second time in program history and the first time in 14 years.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football To boo or not to boo? What does Ryan Silverfield think about Tigers fans’ boos against USF?
Memphis Tigers Basketball John Calipari, Penny Hardaway join forces to promote Memphis
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Three games in, Cedric Coward is already trying our patience
Food
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Suburbs
Collierville bus lot moves to final review despite pushback
Collierville leaders moved the rezoning to a final review. While Monday’s decision was not final, many residents expressed their opposition.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Can you hear us now? Daily Memphian adds audio features
In recent weeks, we’ve added more audio capabilities to our site.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hoops, our favorite holidays and a veto vote?
Today, on The AM/DM podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola help prepare you for the next seven days.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 27
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.