Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown

<span><strong>Cyntoia Brown, who is serving a life sentence for killing a man when she was a 16-year-old prostitute, talks with her attorney, Charles Bone (left), during her clemency hearing on May 23, 2018, at Tennessee Prison for Women in Nashville. On Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, Gov. Bill Haslam granted Brown clemency, commuting her sentence and enabling her to be released for parole supervision in mid-August after serving 15 years.</strong> (Lacy Atkins /AP Pool)</span>

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.

By Sam Stockard January 08, 2019

And now we publish obituaries

Again and again, prior to the launch of The Daily Memphian, people would say to me, “You’ve got to have obituaries.”

By Eric Barnes January 07, 2019

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.

By Chris Herrington January 07, 2019

Grizzlies drop sixth straight, 114-95 in New Orleans

It was fleeting, but at the start of the third quarter Monday night the Grizzlies showed a little spunk. With Mike Conley hitting a pair of triples and Garrett Temple also knocking down a three, the Grizzlies went on a 9-2 run and held a 60-55 lead over the Pelicans in New Orleans.

By Don Wade January 07, 2019

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.

By Tom Bailey January 07, 2019

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.

By Geoff Calkins January 06, 2019

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Eight MPD officers disciplined, impound lot employee fired following investigation of body found in van

A City of Memphis impound lot employee has been fired and eight Memphis police officers suspended or demoted following an internal investigation into why a man’s body was not found in the back of a van for 49 days.

By Yolanda Jones 14 hours ago

Shelby County Schools to induct five into Alumni Hall of Fame

City Council, County Commission discuss pre-K, MATA funding at joint meeting

Memphis bicentennial looks toward 'new era'

Mayor: New brewery to boost North Memphis neighborhood

Grind City Brewing Co. broke ground Friday on an $11 million brewery in an impoverished North Memphis neighborhood.

By Tom Bailey 4 hours ago

Elvis, Cash & doomed 'Auto Row' buildings: History may be honored

Clark Tower foreclosure sale delayed

Airport eyes solutions to spring break, Thanksgiving parking crunch

Joshua Kushner and Brandon Arrindell purchase shares of Grizzlies

Joshua Kushner and Brandon Arrindell have purchased minority shares in the Memphis Grizzlies, according to league sources.

By Geoff Calkins, Chris Herrington 16 hours ago

Shorthanded Grizzlies give up lead late, lose to Magic in overtime

'Trending upward,' Memphis 901 FC hits the road for the first time

Chris Claybrooks preparing for second season at defensive back for Memphis

Memphis in May unveils festival poster

For the first time Memphis in May International Festival held an open call for the 42-year-old organization’s annual fine arts poster.

By Elle Perry March 21, 2019

The Weekly Memphian: Ballet 5:8, Ken Burns, David Porter tribute, Weezer and Bluff City Brawl

Meet seven Memphis playwrights

Young Collectors Contemporary art fair open through March 24

National Chip & Dip Day is Saturday; try these in Memphis

Pancho's might be the best known dip in Memphis, but there are others to add to your list for National Chip & Dip Day coming up Saturday.

By Jennifer Biggs 17 hours ago

Memphis watering holes need your votes in Garden & Gun's bar bracket

Bar Talk: Tsunami

Mardi Gras is closed but plans to reopen in some fashion

Future of Collierville High athletic director unclear following dismissal of domestic violence charge

Collierville High School Athletic Director Daniel Holcomb has been suspended following his arrest for domestic violence assault. The charge has been dismissed, but the school system has not said if Holcomb will return.

By Abigail Warren March 21, 2019

Bartlett businesses connect with community, each other at annual expo

Lakeland amends resolution to pursue high school funding

Barzizza allowed to review ballots from Germantown mayoral election

Chelsea Avenue Farmer's Market to offer fresh food, promote community pride

The Saturday market in North Memphis will offer fresh fruit, vegetables, farm-fresh meat and space for local vendors. The site is roughly 3.5 miles from the nearest full-service grocery store.

By Dawn Neuses 4 hours ago

Venerable bakery La Baguette extends lease in East Memphis

Downtown tourism development zone captures sales tax growth

Launch Pad Memphis prepares to celebrate its members, not its space

Grizzlies Podcast: Grizz fan’s guide to the NCAA tournament

Chris Herrington is joined by Tigers reporter Jonah Jordan to preview the NCAA tournament through a Grizzlies prism. What potential NBA draft prospects should fans be watching and what do Chris and Jonah think about them?

By Natalie Van Gundy March 20, 2019