MidSouth Airshow is back, featuring Blue Angels
The event will feature static display aircraft, aerobatic performances, military demonstrations and local emergency response helicopters.
Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration
Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.
‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet
A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24. Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’ Related story:
Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’
Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.Related story:
Tigers gain four commits in two days
Coach Ryan Silverfield gets commitments from a three-star quarterback, an offensive lineman and a safety for the University of Memphis.
Two races in Shelby County Democratic primaries get recount
The Tennessee Democratic Party’s primary board ordered recounts for the Shelby County Commission Districts 7 and 11 races.
‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M
Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall.
Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires
A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park.
Five must-see music shows in Memphis this summer
Here are five shows to catch as the last of this late spring fades into three sweaty months of cookouts and fireworks.
Metro
$1.6B in child support held up due to third-party vendor, judge alleges
A juvenile court judge in Memphis says there’s a growing issue with child support payments in Shelby County and that the state’s newest child support enforcement vendor is to blame.
Premium Public Safety Can a new approach convince people to put the guns down?
Premium Spirit of Memphis Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
State Government Tennessee bill would make drink spiking a felony and require test strips at bars
Education MSCS advances improvement plan, acknowledges ‘critical blind spots’ uncovered by state’s audit
Business
‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Edward Payton recently began as executive director and CEO of the Memphis VA Medical Center. The Daily Memphian sat down with him to talk about his new role.
Business AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee
Premium Real Estate Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery
Real Estate Burlington looking at Germantown location
Transportation & Logistics GXO closes Southaven warehouse as xAI moves in, adding to North Mississippi layoffs
Sports
Briarcrest ace Phinn Beaird quiets MUS
Future Texas pitcher strikes out 10 in his first “real” outing of the season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Injured Grizzlies Edey, Aldama, others take early ‘exit’ as home schedule wraps up
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football is doing something different this spring
Food
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
Premium Food At Mempops, spring heats up demand
Suburbs
Visible Music College plans move to Millington
The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.
Business AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee
Arts & Culture
Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”
Premium Music A plus for fans of vinyl: Annual record swap spins into weekend event
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.
Opinion Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Don’t forget to register to vote
It’s a busy week, and it starts with your last opportunity to register to vote before the Shelby County primaries on Tuesday, May 5.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
Games
Daily WordRow: April 7
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.