Calkins: Happy ‘Mr. Bruce Day’ for those who celebrate. (Maybe all of us should.)
It was “Mr. Bruce Day” at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Friday. And if you don’t know what that means, let me tell you. Because we all could use it today.
Kerrick Jackson expected to be Tigers’ new baseball coach
Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history.
Farragut rally victimizes Houston in AAAA title game
Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.
Strickland pushes for stronger federal and state gun laws
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland called Friday, May 27, for “strong federal laws with reasonable restrictions on weapons” and “stronger state laws punishing gun crimes and more intervention with those at-risk of using guns.”
Collierville, Lausanne boys tennis make it a clean sweep
Dragons and Lynx each add singles and doubles titles Friday to go with their team championships earlier in the week. Houston holds off Powell to advance to title game; Covington reaches AAA finalRelated stories:
Recipe Exchange: Jim’s Place East Asparagus Mousse
Two blasts from the past: Jim’s Place East and asparagus mousse. Why say no when it’s so easy to say yes?
Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year
Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.
UTHSC chancellor says pandemic is ‘paradox’ for medical schools, research
Dr. Peter Buckley said those sticking with a career in medicine may be health care’s “greatest generation” even as others are leaving because of what they saw and did during the worst of the pandemic.
Six finalists in line for Olive Branch police chief post
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams has narrowed the list of finalists who’ve interviewed for the job of police chief Don Gammage, whose last day will be June 30.
Collierville Superintendent receives solid review in third year
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian staff photographer Mark Weber has been busy this week covering events around Memphis while Patrick Lantrip traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to capture the action at Spring Fling, a statewide competition for high school athletes. Take a look and vote for your favorite.
Digital art, work of Maurice Sendak are headed to Brooks
On the Sidebar, Eric talks to Patty Daigle, the associate curator of modern and contemporary art at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
It’s time to fire up the grill and drag out the ice cream machine
On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about some of their favorite summer foods and what’s good on the grill and what’s not.
Photo Gallery: Spring Fling concludes
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s Spring Fling XXIX, a seven-sport, Olympic-style competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, concluded Saturday with losses for two Memphis area baseball teams — Covington High and Houston High.
Metro
The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
Buc-ee’s fans will have to wait, Airbnb party houses are a hot topic (again) and we explain what the new THC law means for your buzz.
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
unlocked Public Safety New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan
unlocked Metro Runners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Business
TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
unlocked Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Unlocked Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Sports
Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia. Related content:
Unlocked Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Food
Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Plenty of fish isn’t just a dating app. It also describes some of our favorite meals of the year.
Unlocked Dining Guides What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays
Suburbs
Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
At some point on the way to a good meal, convenience stops mattering and adventure takes the wheel.
Unlocked Business Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Arts & Culture
‘Crazy amazing:’ How an artist painted one of the city’s largest murals at Le Bonheur
“We wanted it to look like, no matter what your background is or where you’re from, come to Le Bonheur, and you’ll be at home,” said the artist. “If you’re from outer space and you need to come to Le Bonheur, be from outer space. Or, if you live in a cactus or if you live in a boot, come on by.”
unlocked Spirit of Memphis For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love
Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Shelby County Opinion: Why the Shelby County Clerk’s Office deserves our attention
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 30
Ready for today’s sudokus?