Late Rodrigo da Costa goal sends Memphis past conference-leader Charleston
Memphis 901 FC has now won seven of its last eight games and is unbeaten in 12 straight overall. The next match will be July 1 against Phoenix.
Sheriff’s Office, TBI share details of deadly traffic stop
When the driver took off, the deputy was caught between the door and the car, and dragged approximately 100 yards, Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said during a press conference.
Drake concert rescheduled
FedExForum announces a new date for “Drake: It’s All A Blur Tour” with 21 Savage, which was set for Thursday, June 29.
Drive-In cleanup: Westwood dreams of new future for the Southwest Twin
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work cleaning, weeding and painting Westwoods’ abandoned drive-in, with sights set on a new community area.
Choices has made Carbondale a destination city
A year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending abortion access in the Mid-South, a Choices clinic in Illinois is performing 350 procedures per month. By October, leaders expect the number will be 600.Related story:
Calkins: Jennifer Biggs brought us together for lunch again. Even though she was stuck in a hospital room.
“Jennifer Biggs missed The Daily Memphian lunch Friday — because she is in the hospital with Stage 4 colon cancer. But it was fitting that 70 people came together, over delicious food, to wish Biggs well. They are a part (a small part!) of the joyous community that Biggs has built with her enthusiasm, her commitment and her words.”
Poll confirms it: Local residents think speeding is a major problem
A majority of polled residents in the city and Shelby County say they witness speeding or reckless driving on Memphis streets and highways more than once a week.
Trans Tennesseans may lose option to alter gender on state IDs
A law that defines “sex” as a person’s gender assigned at birth could cause some residents to lose access to basic services if they can’t update their IDs, according to advocates for trans rights.
Former Collierville football coach pens a memoir of faith, football — and fight
Mike O’Neill recounts his battle with cancer in new memoir, “Don’t Back Down: A True Story of Perseverance Through Faith, Determination and a Positive Attitude.”
Kendric Davis’ agent: Announcement of Warriors deal was ‘premature’
Former Memphis Tigers All-American guard Kendric Davis is still a free agent, despite a since-deleted social media announcement from his agency.Related story:
Five officers accused in Tyre Nichols case appear in court
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith were indicted Jan. 26 on charges related to their alleged roles in the beating of Tyre Nichols.
Suburban school districts eye Shelby County budget
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will review Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed budget on Monday, and it includes increased funding for the suburban school districts.
Herrington: Ja Morant remains most important part of Grizzlies’ serious summer
“Once Ja’s reintegrated into the team environment, he’s at the very least going to be able to participate in individual work, conditioning, medical. I think there’s further dialogue as to other things he potentially can be involved in.” Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, VegasRelated story:
Colvett says he would be ‘extraordinarily pro-development’ mayor if elected
Colvett said he would appoint a “housing director” if elected to move more Memphians toward homeownership.
‘Retail is not dead’: Expert talks Lakeland, U.S. market strength
Retail is growing in Lakeland as the suburb looks to improve its image and benefit from the strong business climate.
Trailer, release date announced for ‘Priscilla’ film
The film is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, “Elvis and Me.”
Health department and partners offer free HIV testing
Of the nation’s large metropolitan areas, Memphis has the second highest rate of newly diagnosed HIV cases. Only the Miami metropolitan area has a higher rate.
Advertisers being able to back up product claims is ‘bedrock principle’ of FTC law
The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be skeptical of miracle health claims. Consult your doctor before trying any product that claims to prevent, treat, or cure a serious illness.
Metro
The Early Word: Retro wine bar closes, while a new bar gets ‘gas station fancy’
A family opens up about a Task Force shooting, Blackburn wants the electric chair back and cops nab a truckload of kratom.
Premium Public Safety He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Public Safety Members of Unknown Vice Lords gang sentenced for attempted murder
Metro Blackburn calls for return to electric chair after botched execution of Christa Pike
Business
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Sports
Let there be light! Frank Horton will go on as scheduled
SpaceXAI supplies the light towers needed to ensure the night-time races can go on as planned at the Frank Horton Classic at Shelby Farms.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Charlotte: What to know before Tigers’ first conference game
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball A closer look at the Tigers’ 2026-27 schedule
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, local TV station reveal plans to broadcast multiple games for free
High School Sports Recent prep football division shifts — including MUS and CBHS — present challenges
Food
Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center.
Food News Gussied Up, Hard Times’ attached bar, to open this month
Suburbs
Bailey: Brunswick Rail Yard brings new life to a 1940s building
A new restaurant in the heart of Brunswick could provide not only a good place to eat, but a comfortable community gathering spot between Lakeland and Bartlett.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Creator behind ‘A Different World’ sequel to give talk in Memphis
Felicia Pride’s talk is a little more than a week after her “A Different World” sequel series debuted on Netflix. It’s currently the platform’s most-watched TV show.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
A year after warnings of occupation, authoritarianism and terror, Memphis is safer — and the hyperbolic rhetoric deserves a reckoning.
Guest Columnists Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A new neighborhood festival plus the fair
This weekend brings us a haunted carwash, the Mid-South Fair and a new street fair in the Evergreen Historic District.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?