Quarterback Brady White to return to Memphis for final season
Quarterback Brady White will return for the 2020 season after flirting with a jump to the NFL.
MPD detective who had sex with suspect gets $43K pension
Criminal charges possible against Memphis homicide detective Eric Kelly, who retired with pension amid questions about his sexual relationship with a murder suspect.
Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling recount stories on Elvis’ 85th birthday
Hundreds of fans visited Graceland to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll's birthday, a celebration that will continue with events through Friday, Jan. 11.
Germantown Parks Commission voices support for proposed land swap with school district
The Germantown Parks Commission Wednesday evening endorsed a proposed land swap between the city and Germantown Municipal School District.
Calkins: Jimmy Hayslip — who died at the age of 85 — just wanted to pitch in
Jimmy Hayslip was the official scorer at the University of Memphis for 53 years. He did it out of gratitude.
Wheel tax increase squeaks through committee
Members of the committee spent hours hearing from MATA supporters Wednesday and will vote Monday on a $20 wheel tax increase for the transit authority.
Economist: Iran crisis won’t cause recession without ‘major military escalation’
A University of Tennessee economist says warlike events between the United States and Iran could “dampen” the state’s economy but won’t cause a recession without a full-scale military conflict or other shock to the economic system.
Medtronic sells its Memphis campus, leases back about half of it
Medtronic has sold its Memphis office campus to a Chicago real estate firm, and leased back just more than half the space. The rest will be marketed to other office tenants.
901 FC’s Tim Howard: ‘I want to be an executive and I want to be a great one’
New 901 FC sporting director Tim Howard is aiming for a playoff spot in team's second United Soccer League season.
Metro
Hundreds of jail inmates will be moved to combat overcrowding, sheriff says
Bonner also denied that his office is working with ICE to make immigration arrests and talked about inmate deaths at the jail, also known as 201 Poplar.
Premium City of Memphis After more than a year of negotiations, the City of Memphis has closed on the Sheraton
Premium Education Memphis kids suffering gunshot wounds doubled in 2023. A real decline is happening in 2025, doctor says
Premium Education Energy efficient elementary students win $210K grant for their school. It was ‘perfect timing.’
Business
2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Regions Bank is adding its name and logo atop a 98-year-old building in Downtown Memphis.
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Premium Real Estate Historic Ashlar Hall listed for sale
Premium Real Estate Inked: Linetta’s Laundry planned for U of M area
Sports
Before opener, Penny Hardaway has ‘concerns about what’s going on’
“I’m not getting out of the guys what I want to get out of them right now,” Tigers coach said ahead of Memphis’ regular-season opener against San Francisco.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defensive lineman on rivalry game against Tulane: ‘We’ve got to leave our mark’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Courtney Lee cast a ‘tiny’ shadow but made big shots
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Less drama, but the same old losing as Grizzlies fall to big, talented Rockets team
Food
Table Talk: Michelin guide whets Memphis chefs’ appetite for stars
More from the Michelin Guide’s American South 2025 event as well as how the recognition has energized the Memphis honorees.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment
After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley.
Arts & Culture
School of Rock’s three Memphis-area locations have been sold
The first area School of Rock location opened in 2013.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola, CEO Eric Barnes and metro editor Jane Donahoe talk about the site’s ongoing coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force and answer a few frequently asked questions.