Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown
Gov. Bill Haslam commutes the life prison sentence for a woman convicted of killing man when he picked her up for prostitution at age 16.
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Herrington: Five questions (and answers) on the Chandler Parsons fiasco
The Grizzlies and forward Chandler Parsons have agree to spend some time apart. Chris Herrington mulls over the biggest questions about the past, present, and future of this on-the-rocks partnership.
Grizzlies drop sixth straight, 114-95 in New Orleans
Furniture store to fill vacant Montesi’s supermarket on Summer
A discount furniture store called Furniture Central will soon fill the space vacated by the old Montesi's grocery store on Summer Avenue.
Calkins: Chandler Parsons may be an entitled phony — but ultimate blame lies with the Grizz
Calkins: Chandler Parsons has revealed himself to be an entitled phony but that still doesn't excuse the Memphis Grizzlies for handing him $94 million.
Metro
And one more thing: Elaborate grave markers let the dead have last word
Stories of Stones event guides guests through historic Elmwood Cemetery, where many burial markers provide much more than names and dates.
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State Government Trump says Gov. Lee on board with redistricting push
Elections Elections Blackburn, Rose call to ‘flip Memphis’ in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Education Can the GOP Memphis schools takeover be stopped? Local leaders weigh the district’s options.
Business
Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately. How will it impact Memphis?
Financially troubled Spirit Airlines is going out of business, effective immediately. What does that mean for Memphis International Airport?
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Premium Real Estate Inked: ServisFirst doubles, Painted Tree closes and Bartlett center gets two new tenants
Premium Business Google announces $25M in grants for West Memphis
Sports
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could have new managing firm
As its contract ends with current managing firm Oak View Group, more changes could be coming to Liberty Stadium besides its $220-plus million makeover.
Premium Sports He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan’s best self.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
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Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Winner, winner, barbecue dinner
Suburbs
Fair on the Square returns to Collierville and ‘just screams small town’
Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland considers roundabouts for U.S. 70
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat’s return
Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.
Music Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Cue the music
Are you ready to dance? Or just sway slightly back and forth rhythmically?