Collierville police in fatal officer-involved shooting on town’s north side
Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers
Calkins: New, national Memphis commercial taps into why we love the place
Facebook launched a new commercial during the NBA Finals featuring regular people singing "Walking in Memphis." The overwhelming response said a lot about the way we feel about our town.
Roy Nixon, first mayor of Shelby County, dies at 85
Roy Nixon, the first person to serve as Shelby County Mayor, died Sunday after a short illness at the age of 85.
Brookhaven Circle gets new restaurants
Two restaurants will open soon on Brookhaven Circle, and David Krog's new venture, Dory, is scheduled for the fall.
Memphis agrees to two-for-one football series with Arkansas
Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers agree to a two-for-one series against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
James Ivy, Memphis’ first African-American police director, dies at 81
James E. Ivy, the first African-American to lead the Memphis Police Department, died May 31 at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett after a long illness.
Metro
Old Manassas High to become ‘cottages’ for homeless families
“It’s about the mother of the child who is going to school with your child,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “After school you take your child home. The other mother is taking her child to truck stops.”
Premium Education MSCS board member retires from teacher-union leadership
Update City of Memphis John Zeanah to be city’s new head of infrastructure and development
Shelby County Health Department head leaving for Baltimore
Business
Prairie Farms Dairy to close Memphis plant
The announcement said Prairie Farms will work with area manufacturers and employment agencies to support transitions.
Real Estate Malco Summer Drive-In sold for $2.3 million
Visual Arts New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Premium Real Estate Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Sports
Redbirds recap: Big second inning carries Birds over Bulls
Memphis jumped in front early with nine runs in the top of the second inning, tied for the most runs in a frame this season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC announces host cities for 2026-2028 basketball tournaments
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys track awards: CBHS, Central standouts share top honor
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Everyone loved Reggie Barnes — which is how he reshaped Memphis sports
Food
Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites
Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year.
Suburbs
Bailey: All hail the young Lions and a championship trophy
Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.
Arts & Culture
New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Local artist Andre LeMoyne Miller will open an art gallery Saturday, May 31, as part of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Open on Main initiative.
Opinion
Sanford: City’s violent crime problem needs solutions — not sound bites
“Our crime problem remains the No. 1 issue on the minds of area residents. And last week FBI Director Kash Patel added to the angst by summarily declaring Memphis ‘the homicide capital of America per capita.’”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.