Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 1 Recap: Strait & Associates is open for business
From the Hernando de Soto Bridge to Rum Boogie Cafe and various points in between, Memphis looked sharp in the debut episode of "Bluff City Law."
Grizzlies, Andre Iguodala reach understanding ahead of training camp
The Memphis Grizzlies and forward Andre Iguodala have reached an agreement about their mutual future ahead of next week's beginning of NBA training camps.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway has to prove ‘em wrong again
Can Penny Hardaway get the most out of his No. 1 recruiting class? Early top 25 rankings suggest the experts are skeptical. Which is just fine by Hardaway, who aims to prove them wrong again.
Fired secretary in grade-tampering scandal alleges lax rules in Memphis district
During her emotional, daylong testimony in her gender discrimination lawsuit against the district, Shirley Quinn described a system that did not encourage her to follow rules to prevent grade tampering.
Germantown aldermen vote to censure Massey over cyber security training
Germantown aldermen voted to censure Alderman Dean Massey in a 3-2 vote Monday due to his failure to complete cyber security training.
FedEx doesn’t dwell on past in annual shareholder meeting
FedEx shareholders returned 12 directors to the board, endorsed company plans for named executive officer compensation and shot down two proposals from dissident stockholders during the company's annual meeting in Memphis Monday.
Metro
Memphis gets another $50M for Downtown Memphis safety
The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.
State Government Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs
2026 elections Elections County primary early voter turnout so far cracks 10K
City of Memphis No city property-tax hike, says Mayor Paul Young
2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Business
Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research
The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Rhodes College, Jones Aur
Premium Real Estate Stalled at the starting line? $60M Memphis raceway reno sitting idle
Premium Real Estate French Village Square changes hands with room to grow
Real Estate OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown
Sports
Grizzlies win tiebreaker, own No. 16 pick in NBA Draft
The NBA’s tiebreaker draw determined the order of the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-best selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers teach girls ‘strong is beautiful’ at sports clinic
Food
What to order: Kuya’s brunch silog plate
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
Premium Business On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Suburbs
DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
Premium Education Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
Arts & Culture
Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards
The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.
Performing Arts How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect
Opinion
Opinion: Society’s health is gauged by how it treats the most vulnerable
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off
Games
Sudoku: April 21
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