Calkins: If Memphis doesn’t stop losing, it’ll fumble away the future
For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program.
MPD officer killed while working crash
Three MPD officers have died in vehicle crashes this year.
Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. Related Story:
Advocacy group discusses strategies to combat zoo parking plan
The day after an announcement from the Memphis Zoo, that it would continue with its parking lot expansion plan, Citizens to Preserve Overton Park has already begun discussing strategies to combat the decision.
Kissiedou scores twice as Memphis 901 FC wins in Tulsa
Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.
Grizzlies players excited to have fans back, beginning with Sunday’s open practice
Grizzlies big man Steven Adams is ready for a formal introduction to the Memphis fans at Sunday’s free open practice.
Inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN triathlon takes off in Memphis
Despite rainy weather all day, more than 1,700 athletes started the race. Spectators watched and cheered their loved ones on as they swam, bicycled and ran the 70.3-mile course.
Tweets: What they’re saying at Memphis at Temple
Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.
Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal
The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said.
Briarcrest hangs on to defeat MUS and remain unbeaten
Saints overcame some rough patches by making plays when they counted the most.
Friday prep report: Collierville blanks Germantown for seventh straight victory
Dragons post third shutout of the year to improve to 7-0. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
Metro
Teen shot Downtown, third shooting in a week
“I heard three to four. And then another burst and then another. It was probably about 15-20 shots. It was a lot. And everybody was running,” said a resident.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
Education MSCS must name its new Frayser high campus as it considers selling more buildings
Premium City of Memphis Analysis: To Trump, rise in crime is political, foreign and enabled by Democrats
Business
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
Premium Real Estate The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
Memphis beats Ole Miss to split season series
Memphis’ seven pitchers combined to allow just four hits while striking out 10 Ole Miss batters. Jacob Dienes (1-0) got the win, and Carson Fair recorded his fourth save of the season.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Penny Hardaway have a plan. Will it work?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Ja Morant’s peak years were a mountain of unforgettable moments
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke ruled out for season
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What to know about the Tigers’ new offensive scheme
Food
Memphis Made closing taproom
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Premium Reviews What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
Suburbs
Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
Premium Real Estate New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Arts & Culture Opinion: Art is enduring
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
Games
Sudoku: March 24
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?