‘Says who?’: Ja Morant featured in Nike basketball commercial
The Grizzlies star, with Memphis scenery, adds to his portfolio of appearances.
Pervis Payne’s death sentence is vacated
Payne, 54, had been set for execution in December 2020.
Three Memphis high school standouts named Mr. Football finalists
The winners of the Mr. Football awards will be announced during ceremonies in Nashville on Dec. 7.
Scouting report: Tigers have to fight Va. Tech’s 3-pointers, dragging tempo
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
State approves TVA plan to move coal ash to landfill
TDEC spokeswoman Kim Schofinski said the plan to move the coal ash includes traffic management.
Peppertree apartments declared a public nuisance
Over the past 20 months, the complex has been the scene of more than 1,600 calls for police services, ranging from violent crime to drugs.
These Memphis-area artists just received a Grammy nomination
The Recording Academy announced the news Tuesday.
Whitehead leaving zoning office to join law firm
Josh Whitehead, zoning administrator for Memphis and Shelby County, plans to join the Burch Porter & Johnson law firm after Jan. 1.
Tigers Basketball Insider: A possible solution for Memphis’ turnover problems
Hardaway wants to see the Tigers stop trying to make home run plays and get back to the basics.
$10 Deal: Empanadas and arepas at Sabor Caribe
With empanadas, arepas, cachapas and more on the menu, Sabor Caribe has been a tasty Edge District anchor through a period of profound neighborhood change.
Pay raise for Germantown mayor and aldermen advances
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen could see a bump in their compensation in 2025.
Murphy, Segbers garner second-team all-USL recognition
Forward and fullback are the first players in club history to receive postseason mention.
Herrington: Thoughts on the Grizzlies’ big losses and changing COVID policies
Losing big for the Grizzlies this season has been nearly synonymous with when they lose at all, because seven of eight losses have been by double-digits.
Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
Listen to DM writers recap Memphis’ thrilling victory over the Jazz
Desmond Bane has been terrific for the Grizzlies in the absence of Dillon Brooks this season.
Tuesday prep report: CBHS christens new gym with a big victory
Brothers shut down ECS in the second half of first game in McNeill Family Fieldhouse.
crime crisis
Daily Memphian plans year-long, in-depth series on crime
Over the coming months, reporters and editors will focus on four major areas: murders, violent crime, juvenile crime and justice, and property crime.
10 years. $10M. 2,100 SkyCop cameras. And a crime increase of 57%
A Daily Memphian analysis reveals the city experienced more crime with a vast camera system than without it. And SkyCop cameras rarely help criminal investigations.
Strickland: State law is weak on gun crime, access
On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he hopes a city charter change on police residency is revived and put back on a ballot for a vote soon.
Metro
‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.
photo gallery Spirit of Memphis Planting hope at Shelby Farms
Business MUS names next head of school
Premium Metro Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Public Safety Advocates call to halt execution of Memphis man
Business
‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Daniel Prewitt nearly lost his leg after a high-speed chase in Arkansas. That outcome was avoided thanks to a Regional One team that reconnected tiny blood vessels, some smaller than a human hair.
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Real Estate Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
Premium Financial Services Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
High School Sports Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
Spirit of Memphis ‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Food
Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Special Mother’s Day edition, with breakfast and brunch
Suburbs
‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
Lakeland Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
Music The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baptist groundbreaking
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the groundbreaking of a new hospital in Fayette County and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.