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
Tennessee legislature’s special session starts today. Here’s how it could go
Republicans begin the process of redistricting Tennessee’s congressional maps today, and hope to finish by Thursday. Here’s what that process will look like.
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Business
A decade after Jerry Gibson’s murder, River Records is for sale — along with everything inside it
After beloved, though gruff, businessman Jerry Gibson was murdered in his record store, his family sealed the place shut, leaving his hundreds of thousands of collectibles untouched for 10 years. Until now.
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Premium Transportation & Logistics Fueling a crisis: How war with Iran is impacting airlines, trucking industries in Memphis
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Sports
Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger Aaron Bradshaw commits to TSU
Memphis Tigers Football Former 4-star recruit announces plans to transfer from Memphis
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Food
U of M research is fighting the pit-falls of peach production
A new research project done by the University of Memphis scientists could save West Tennessee farmers by helping identify when a disease outbreak threatens their peach crop.
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Suburbs
Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady
Arlington officials approved the first reading of the town’s budget for a new fiscal year, maintaining the $1.13 property tax rate.
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Arts & Culture
The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall
Memphis-based The Band Camino will be the first act at Satellite Music Hall, with concerts Sept. 4 and 5. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.
Visual Arts Photo Gallery: Met Gala watch party kicks off 2026 Memphis Art & Fashion Week
Opinion
Calkins: If Memphis really matters, don’t carve it into thirds
“Memphis is in a corner. Memphis is its own place. To divide the 9th Congressional District into thirds would be ‘like putting the Black vote in the back of the bus.’”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The future of District 9, plus primary voting
A special session of the Tennessee General Assembly starts today — the same day as the Shelby County primary.
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Games
Sudoku: May 4
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.