Calkins: LIV golfers have everything money can buy. Except Memphis.
Remember when it was a struggle to get the best golfers in the world to come to Memphis? Now it requires a federal judge to keep them out of here.
Memphis Redbirds sold a second time, leaving Diamond Baseball Holdings
The Memphis Redbirds have a new ownership group, but Craig Unger will remain president and general manager of the team.
LIV players denied temporary restraining order, won’t play in FedEx St. Jude Championship
Judge Freeman denied the temporary restraining order because the LIV golfers failed to show “irreparable harm.” Their contracts factored in losses for missing PGA Tour events. Scottie Scheffler on another level since first visit to MemphisRelated story:
Sources: Sulipeck not returning to FOX13
The TV station’s chief meteorologist hasn’t appeared on air since May, after a controversial tweet following the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Swearengen resigns, Council debates district lines
The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .
Mud Island zip line proposal has Strickland’s support
Developers would like a 30-year lease with plans to open with the debut of the renovated Tom Lee Park next spring. Chicago company proposes zip line adventure park for Mud IslandRelated story:
Dermon Bldg., University Lofts PILOTs approved by CCRFC
“This is a key historic building in Downtown,” a Downtown Memphis Commission staffer said. “The building has been vacant … we want to see it brought back to use.”
Council moves to hire consultant after members clash over MLGW process
The body’s chairwoman issued a separate request for proposals — and other council members said they were oblivious to the request.
Memphis City Council shuts down city primaries ballot question
The council vote Tuesday, Aug. 9, followed a Democratic sweep last week in county elections and a failed ballot question on extending city term limits.
Petition calls for Amy Coney Barrett’s removal from Rhodes’ Hall of Fame
The petition requests Barrett’s removal from the Hall of Fame based on her “public breach of the Honor Code.”
Live at the Garden searches for Lady A replacement
Lady A, which was scheduled to perform at Live at the Garden later this month, has postponed its tour.
Calkins: The best golf story in Memphis. (And it’s not really about golf).
Meet Cross Kubik. He’s a golfer. He may not be the best golfer in Memphis this week. But he’s the reason — the real reason— all the great golfers are here.Related story:
Member of Memphis State Eight dies
“Ralph’s impact on our institution and community is immeasurable, and we will forever celebrate his remarkable courage and legacy,” the University of Memphis wrote in a tweet.
Blight Authority plans to acquire 30 properties per month
Michael O. Harris is the new leader of the Blight Authority of Memphis and he has big plans to transform communities.
Memphis native Wendy Moten returns to the Orpheum
“The Voice” runner-up has been on the road for most of the year, touring alongside Vince Gill.
Youngest 901 FC signee has a Nighte — and a goal — to remember
Nighte Pickering’s wonder goal was the highlight of the debut of 901 FC’s youngest signing.
Silverfield expects ‘big things’ from tight end Caden Prieskorn
University of Memphis junior Caden Prieskorn appears to be the front-runner to replace former Tiger Sean Dykes as tight end.
New bail courtroom wins county funding in rare joint appearance by Weirich and Mulroy
The new court is expected to hold full hearings on bail requests; its creation was prompted by threats of a lawsuit over the way bail is handled in Shelby County and the success of a similar lawsuit in another jurisdiction.
$750M project would replace all but one tower at aging Regional One center
The capital initiative would entail replacing the aging hospital with a contemporary facility, but the financing for the project drew concerns from Shelby County Commissioners yesterday.
Metro
Man who killed U of M student in hit-and-run crash sentenced
The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.
Premium Health Care Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
Business
Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
Real Estate Rare office space in ‘garden community’ hitting the market later this year
Sports
Box score: Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Memphis Grizzlies Spurs trounce Grizzlies, who lose fourth in a row
Food
Table Talk: Festival season kicks off with a cocktail
What seems to set this event apart from others in the same vein is the craft component to the offerings. There isn’t any single brand or spirit featured.
Food News Memphis Made closing taproom
Suburbs
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Premium North Mississippi Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
Arts & Culture
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Visual Arts Case dismissed in lawsuit to stop Brooks’ Downtown museum
Neighborhoods
Case dismissed in lawsuit to stop Brooks’ Downtown museum
The 2023 lawsuit, filed by Friends for our Riverfront and others, challenging the new Memphis Art Museum Downtown has hit another barrier.
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.