Memphis audience angry, anxious about Medicaid block grant proposal
Dozens speak out against Gov. Bill Lee's block grant plan for TennCare at the University of Memphis.
Levi’s, Justin Timberlake gift Stax Music Academy Songwriting Lab
Justin Timberlake and other musicians collaborated for two days in August with students at Stax Music Academy and with help from the Levi’s Music Project – and a $100,000 donation from JT himself – have provided a huge boost to the academy’s work.
DeBerry puts his record on the line for Harris challenge
State Rep. John DeBerry's stances in favor of restricting abortion and in support of education vouchers are well-known, and he won't change his mind even though 2020 election challenger Torrey Harris is highlighting the incumbent's voting record.
AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote
James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.
JPMorgan Chase investing $3M in Frayser, Whitehaven
The $3 million grant will go toward creating more small business and affordable housing opportunities in Frayser and Whitehaven.
City Council debates residency requirement for police, fire
Memphis City Council members appear divided on the idea of hiring police officers and firefighters from outside Shelby County.
Metro
‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.
photo gallery Spirit of Memphis Planting hope at Shelby Farms
Business MUS names next head of school
Premium State Government New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
State Government Brent Taylor to seek Tenn. District 9 Congressional seat
Business
MUS names next head of school
Hart Roper will succeed Pete Sanders, who announced in January that he would retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Business More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Ducks Unlimited names COO
Business Claude AI to use xAI’s Memphis data center
Premium Real Estate Inked: Crescent Center has new tenant
Sports
Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Dragons coach Alisa Seymour said she’s challenging her team to “be legendary.” Saturday was a big step in that direction.
Chris Herrington Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops consecutive games for third time in 2026
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
Food
$15 Deal: Special Mother’s Day edition, with breakfast and brunch
Here are some suggestions for treating your mom on a budget.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: High tea in the front, par-tee in the back
Suburbs
Waiting for the right tenant: A look at some of Bartlett’s empty commercial buildings
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
Premium Collierville X no longer marks the spot for Collierville communications
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meet R&B singer Girlfriend, from Sardis
With roots in Mississippi, the Rhodes graduate has amassed more than a million monthly Spotify listeners and was the featured artist for March on BET’s spotlight program.
Performing Arts ‘Primary Trust’ and ‘Collective Rage’ are in Memphis theaters
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Uniting to create lasting change globally, locally and personally’
“What we gain instead is something far more valuable: purpose, friendships and the knowledge that we are making a difference.”
Collierville Opinion: Collierville should not spend tax dollars fighting Chick-fil-A
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.
Elections The AM/DM podcast: County races set for August
Games
Sudoku: May 8
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?