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
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Richmond plans to revamp MSCS, and a Guru goes to jail
Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
Premium Education How MSCS’ interim leader wants to change the district
Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t hide from magnitude of Warriors game
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to cut capacity at FedExForum — and add sales tax
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Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: April 1
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.