Lee Harris begins laying out priorities for 2019
Juvenile justice reform, education and Democratic leadership will be among Lee Harris' top priorities in 2019 as the county's new mayor.
Tigers open conference play with an 85-74 win over Wichita State
Kyvon Davenport scored 25 points Antwann Jones had a career-high 16 points as the Tigers held off Wichita State for an 85-74 victory in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Shelby County prosecutor Nichols named Department of Children’s Services commissioner
Shelby County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Nichols is set to oversee the Tennessee Department of Children's Services in Gov.-elect Bill Lee's administration.
Haslam’s last-ditch effort to kill school funding lawsuit falls short in Tennessee
Germantown Country Club to close in February
After nearly 50 years in operation, Germantown Country Club will close in February.
Collierville chiropractor opening East Memphis office
A Collierville chiropractor is opening a second office in East Memphis and has her sights set on additional locations.
Metro
Speakers at Free the 901 event call for mayor to ‘do more’
Faith leaders, local business owners and local college students gathered at First Baptist Church Lauderdale to express opposition to the Memphis Safe Task Force’s methods.
Public Safety MPD announces new data chief
Education Tennessee commission denies charter appeals from last Memphis ASD schools
Education Tennessee school boards could face voter recalls under new bill
Business
Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
The arrest of Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer is the latest challenge for the embattled Memphis-based bank.
Real Estate Despite ‘doom loop,’ Downtown Memphis makes progress
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freed-Hardeman University building sold
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out plans to buy East Memphis land for $5 million
Sports
Box score: Heat 146, Grizzlies 114
The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Memphis Grizzlies Federal indictments alleging illegal sports betting and organized poker schemes rock NBA
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. South Florida: What to know about pivotal matchup for Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Top-ranked Memphis falls to No. 2 Tennessee, but Derrick Rose’s rise begins
Food
Sláinte! Raise your beer steins at this Irish take on Oktoberfest
Bog Fest is a celebration of fall flavors, live music and community that’s happening in the Regalia Shopping Center parking lot outside Bog & Barley.
Suburbs
Bailey: Bartlett suddenly shows interest in buying Quail Ridge
In a bit of a surprise, Bartlett officials are taking steps to get into the golf course business with the potential purchase of Quail Ridge.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: How Princeton James ‘operates in (his) gift’
Princeton Echols says his touring Soulful Murder Mystery Experience is like: “an escape room and dinner theater had a baby.” He’s also traveling to Italy next month for a screening of a film he directed.
Opinion
Opinion: We must address forensic crime lab needs
“Failure to act will increase backlogs, slow investigations, and create questions regarding the reliability of forensic evidence in the courtroom. That is why a taskforce should be developed including key stakeholders and experts in forensics to build local capacity.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM: A new approach to potholes
On today’s episode, The Daily Memphian’s Samuel Hardiman joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to discuss the a new program for maintaining city streets.