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.
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The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on I-40. These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs.
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City of Memphis Former MATA CEO files wrongful termination lawsuit
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The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on I-40. These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs.
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Mike Miller’s 15-year dream is realized, and it’s bringing some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis
Mike Miller drew the Let It Fly Barn on a napkin for 15 years. Now that it’s finally built, he has brought some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis.
Update High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Saints march into Division 2-AA final
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Sports Tigers baseball outlasts late Charlotte push to advance in American tournament
Memphis Tigers Football Huff not a fan of expanded playoff: ‘I don’t think you’re a national champion at 8-4’
Food
After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open
“We’ve always wanted a cocktail, steakhouse-y kind of restaurant,” said Andy Ticer of the second-floor bar at his and Michael Hudman’s new restaurant.
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Suburbs
Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County
DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer.
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Arts & Culture
Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate
Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.
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Opinion
Calkins: Memphis to join Power 4 in 2028? So says Charles Huff.
Memphis coach Charles Huff said Memphis plans to join a Power 4 conference in 2028. Was it a guarantee? Not exactly. “I think you’ve got to speak things into existence,” he said.
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The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on I-40. These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs.
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Sudoku: May 20
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.