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
Redbirds, Council member tangle over AutoZone Park
The Memphis Redbirds reacted on Thursday, June 11, to the Memphis City Council’s pushback on paying $5 million for repairs and renovation planning to city-owned AutoZone Park.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Ardent Studios goes silent as lawsuits get ugly
City of Memphis Funding for Audubon Park splash pad, clubhouse moves forward
City of Memphis City of Memphis confident that SpaceX will finish water recycling plant
Business
Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
5C Data Centers bought the former Fred’s Inc. headquarters as part of its plan for a $152.1 million artificial intelligence data center.
Premium Real Estate Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Creek Apartments, Townsend Insurance and Memphis Goodwill
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Moves made in senior living, environmental consulting and financial management
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots get pay hike and working condition changes
Sports
Redbirds, Council member tangle over AutoZone Park
The Memphis Redbirds reacted on Thursday, June 11, to the Memphis City Council’s pushback on paying $5 million for repairs and renovation planning to city-owned AutoZone Park.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: What might it cost the Grizzlies to trade up for a guard?
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Sports Tigers coaches wade into political waters
Sports AutoZone extends title-sponsorship agreement with the Liberty Bowl
Food
New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
The chefs describe the menu as a playful, elevated approach to classic American tavern fare.
Premium Arlington Dr. Bean’s Coffee opening new location in Arlington
Suburbs
DeSoto County residents sue SpaceX over noise
A class action lawsuit alleges that the noise from SpaceX’s natural gas plant has eroded quality of life, and that the company hasn’t taken steps to mitigate the noise.
Premium Lakeland ‘I think he does a wonderful job’: Lakeland superintendent earns top marks in evaluation
Arts & Culture
A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
In this week’s To-Do List, veteran newsman Otis Sanford signs his new book, and Alabama plays mountain music — like grandma and grandpa used to play.
Music Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic to headline 2026 Mempho Music Fest
Opinion
Opinion: The new Memphis zoning code could drive away the retailers we’re desperate to attract
“A zoning code that makes Memphis harder to understand, more expensive to develop and less compatible with national retail formats is not a neutral document. It is a competitive disadvantage.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: James Lawson and how ‘the Civil Rights Movement will have to become revolutionary’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
During elementary school, James Jin’s teachers warned his parents that if he wasn’t placed in special education classes, he might not make it to high school.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Games
Sudoku: June 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?