Two charged in death of victim found on Tennessee Street
The victim was identified as St. Jude employee Alexander Bulakhov, 32, and comes amid increased concern about Downtown crime, including a recently released Downtown Safety Plan.
American Airlines offers FedEx pilots $250,000 signing bonus
A FedEx leader says offer may be worth it for pilots tired of reduced hours or schedule uncertainty.
County Commission wants ‘status update’ from Wanda Halbert prosecutor
New documents show Halbert’s office owes more than $9,800 in rent on the Poplar Plaza location she vacated last week. She hasn’t turned in a monthly report on time for revenues collected by her office since July 2021, and the commission is asking questions.
County Commission debates mental health diversion plan for county jail
The commission delayed a decision on $2.5 million to begin planning for a countywide mental health treatment facility until after Thanksgiving.
Women’s basketball: Memphis forces UT into OT, but can’t take the W
The Tigers used a 12-3 run over the last three minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime against 15th-ranked Tennessee, but fell 84-74 Monday in Knoxville.
Law license reinstated for ADA who pleaded guilty to DUI
An assistant district attorney who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence has had her law license reinstated.
Colored trees project brings audio and visual experience to the Greenway
As the leaves begin to change, visitors will see an unusual color on the trees along the Wolf River Greenway.
After months with no compost service, Memphis issues request for contractors
For the first time ever, the City of Memphis is also looking for a composting service who could also compost biosolids — the sludge created by treating domestic wastewater — to save local landfill space.
Have close games better prepared the Tigers for SMU?
The Tigers would have liked to put some of their opponents away in a less stressful manner, but those moments might have helped Memphis be more prepared for what situations might arise when SMU travels to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
War torn: Owner of Memphis patisserie can’t help but think of Gaza
Twenty-three years ago when she was 11, Nuha Abuduhair almost moved from Memphis to Gaza. Today, she runs her own business here. But not a moment passes without her thinking of loved ones in Gaza.
Public defender’s office struggling to handle first-degree murder cases
The Shelby County Public Defender’s Office is struggling to handle first-degree murder cases, according to an email sent out to Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court judges in July and a recent filing in a first-degree murder case.
Drake, J. Cole tour date scheduled for Memphis
Drake’s “It’s All A Blur — Big As The What Tour” with J. Cole is scheduled for FedExForum on Tuesday, March 5.
Buckley: Memphis, SMU, Saturday. Biggest game of the year. Really, it is.
A win over the Mustangs would keep the Tigers’ American Athletic Conference Championship hopes alive.
Herrington: Gilyard, Biyombo are unlikely starters who’ve helped stabilize the Grizzlies
If you had been told, just after the Grizzlies were eliminated from the playoffs last spring, that the team would be starting Jacob Gilyard and Bismack Biyombo nine games into the following season, you might have guessed the season was going very poorly.
Memphis just misses cut in first AP Top 25 poll of regular season
Tigers barely miss the Associated Press Top 25 poll after opening season with wins over Jackson State and Missouri. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot for Week 1Related story:
Grizzlies Insider: Marcus Smart’s foundation comes first, even before basketball
“It’s probably the most important thing to me in this world,” Smart said of his foundation. “That’s who I am. Having the experiences that I did allows me to fully appreciate the moments when we give back and what it really means.”
Tiger men’s soccer to open NCAA tournament at home
On Monday, Nov. 13, the NCAA announced coach Richard Mulrooney’s men had received an at-large bid into the field of 64 and will open tournament play this weekend.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Covington, Fairley, Germantown and Houston are up for consideration this week.
Saint Francis and Bartlett High grow internship program
“We talk about the nursing shortage all the time, but actually there’s a shortage in many disciplines within the health care system.”
How The Daily Memphian has evolved as it approaches its sixth year
As part of a series of conversations about our anniversary on Sept. 18 — including interviews with board chair Andy Cates, columnist Dan Conaway and more — Eric Barnes sat down with our editorial director, Mary Cashiola, and our digital director, Holly Whitfield.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: The other state takeover
The state isn’t just taking over school systems. It’s taking over airports.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park’s manager may go
Education MSCS begins work on corrective actions after audit
City of Memphis Council confirms new city leaders
Business The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Business
The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a college name new leaders
Sports
Where are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?
This year is especially hard to predict for the American Conference because the conference has five new head coaches.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Premium Memphis Tigers Football New Tigers coach Huff already planning with conference title game in mind
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Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why a 3-star quarterback recruit became the first 2027 prospect to commit to Tigers
Food
Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”
Premium Food News Hive East Memphis to open by late August with more than bagels
Suburbs
Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.
Arlington Kiddie Academy in Arlington expected to get renovation, new building
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
City of Memphis Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Games
Daily Jigsaw: AutoZone Park’s future
This jigsaw puzzle features a flag at the entrance to AutoZone Park and was taken by Tim Buckley.