Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
Grizzlies lose another game, and another player, in Los Angeles
With the loss, the Grizzlies fall under .500 for the first time since January 31st and have lost three games in a row for the first time since Dec. 7.
County Commission says no to Quinn Ridge plan
John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Strickland calls for juvenile assessment center to ‘get it done’
Strickland's comments about the county government alternative to juvenile detention come after District Attorney Amy Weirich called attention to the problems during a taping last week of "Behind The Headlines."
Famous ‘Friend’ Courteney Cox to host Memphis event
Cox appeared in Memphian Tom Shadyac’s directing debut, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and is well-known for portraying Monica Geller on NBC’s “Friends.”
Germantown approves revised land swap in narrow vote
Germantown aldermen approved a revised land swap proposal to accommodate a water tower.
Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
New independent pharmacy headed to Arlington
Arlington Apothecary hopes to bring a friendly, small-town feel when it opens for business this spring.
Destination: Delicious Podcast: Mardi Gras in Memphis
Jennifer Biggs talks with Kelly English and Penny Henderson about Mardi Gras, here, and in their hometowns.
Metro
Renovated Bickford Aquatic Center makes a splash
The renovated Bickford Aquatic Center opened Thursday, June 4, in North Memphis just in time for summer.
Premium Business Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Public Safety Another 201 Poplar inmate dies
Metro Fueling up for a fight: Kuhn launches congressional bid at Cordova gas station
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Do I have to pay my traffic ticket?
Business
North Memphis is about to have Jazz and Blues
Memphis Jazz, a residential community of 249 homesites, will be across the street from the Memphis Blues neighborhood.
Premium Business Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Spirit of Memphis Practicing on plastic: Methodist University Hospital unveils simulation lab
Premium Real Estate Inked: Dunkin', Tolteca and Welltower do deals
Premium Real Estate From ashes, a Mapco Express will rise on Poplar and Highland — with a patio
Sports
Sloane Stephens accepts wildcard to play in Memphis Classic
Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has accepted a wildcard to play in the Memphis Classic, the new WTA tournament that will be held at the Leftwich Tennis Center from July 25 to Aug. 2.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football
Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl sets date
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls track and field awards: Three-peats for Collierville’s Webb, Seymour
Food
$15 Deal: New breakfast items at Central BBQ
“It just made sense,” said Brandon Ellenburg, Central BBQ’s director of operations. “We are here anyway since we have to take the shoulders off the pits at 6 a.m., so why not serve breakfast?”
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Suburbs
Bartlett planners give thumbs up to mixed-use projects on U.S. 70
Ramble on Summer and the latest phase of Union Depot have received recommendations from the Bartlett Planning Commission.
Premium Arlington Arlington passes ‘very tight budget’ and dodges raising property tax rate
Arts & Culture
LGBTQ+ Pride takes over Beale Street, and ‘The Goonies’ are in the cemetery
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got your LGBTQ+ Pride guide. Plus, Elmwood screens a 1980s classic, Filipino culture is on display in Millington and there are Pizza Witches in Crosstown.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis’ zoning rewrite will reshape development, property rights for a generation
James Maclin says, “The best version of this rewrite would do two things at once: Modernize Memphis’ land use rules and protect the public’s trust in the process. That means clear notice, clear explanations, clear transition rules, and clear lines of decision-making.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
Podcasts
A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
Germantown The AM/DM podcast: Germantown’s horse show rides again
Games
Sudoku: June 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.