Unity, love and appreciation on display at Memphis Pride Parade
About 3,000 people participated in the Beale Street event, with floats and marchers representing 110 local groups including businesses, performing arts organizations and nonprofits.
Tennessee’s early eruption highlighted by Amick’s grand slam sends Vols past Indiana
The Volunteers — with the highest win total in the country — finished 13 for 39 at the plate and drew 11 walks.
Mississippi State falls 5-4 to Virginia in NCAA baseball regional
Virginia scores game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Mississippi State plays St. John’s Sunday in an elimination game in the Charlottesville Regional.
Former Memphis star DeAndre Williams wins title in Taiwan’s T1 League
In nine total games with the Beer Leopards during the 2023-24 season, Williams averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals.
Mulroy talks bail, gun reform and city subpoena
Appearing on WKNO-TV’s “Behind the Headlines,” Shelby County District Attorney General discussed bail reform, gun control and more.
Memphis Pizza Guide: Restaurants with good pizza
As odd as it might be to contemplate, everyone doesn’t always want pizza. In this installment of our Memphis guide, we present those more general restaurants where you can find good pizza alongside a broader menu. Memphis-style' pizza? These meaty pies have been a local staple for more than 50 yearsRelated content:
Man accused of shooting spree on Super Bowl Sunday indicted
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said Friday, May 31, that Courdarion Craft, 20, has been indicted on 48 charges related to the Feb. 11 shootings that took the life of Fares Yahya and left two injured.
Vote for the best Memphis pizza place
In honor of our series on Memphis-style pizza, The Daily Memphian is asking our readers to choose the best Memphis restaurant to get pizza. You can vote here.
TOSHA issues no citations, fine, in death of 86-year-old at FedEx hub
Verna Mae Jackson was hit and pinned by a 2,500-pound dolly Nov. 29, 2023, and pronounced dead at Regional One. Co-workers told investigators she sometimes walked between dollies, which is against company policy.
Opinion: AG Skrmetti calls Ticketmaster ‘billionaire bullies’
“We could not sit and watch Live Nation and Ticketmaster continue to destroy Americans’ love for music. They have effectively held hostage our artists, venues, and fans for too long.” Federal government, states sue Ticketmaster over alleged monopolyRelated content:
Sound Bites: Le Bon Appetit preview, Memphis chefs history
Holly Whitfield and Natalie Van Gundy talk about Le Bon Appetit and use the local chef lineup as a guide to talk their way through a list of standout chefs and restaurant history.
Sudoku: June 1
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Metro
Southwest Memphis center reopens, re-anchoring community
The Riverview Community Center got a $2.3 million renovation that includes more natural light in the gym and rooms for exercise, games and computers along with a new exterior.
Public Safety ‘Trailblazer’ Judge Julia Gibbons honored
Business
Aldi eyes Memphis Medical District for new supermarket
The no-frills discount retail chain, based in Batavia, Illinois, is one of the fastest-growing grocery retailers in the U.S., with more than 2,000 stores in 36 states and more than 25,000 employees.
Premium Food News Food Files: Frank Grisanti’s has closed
Sports
Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Collierville standout, coach lead the pack
Khari Webb honored after winning three state titles and leading Alisa Seymour’s team to a Class AAA championship.
Sports Photo gallery: Tigers on Tour brings fans, team favorites together
Food
Memphis Pizza Guide: Local chains and by-the-slice counters
In this installment of our Memphis Pizza Guide, we tip our caps to the chains, including a few that didn’t originate locally, while also stopping for a slice (or two) at some of the New York-style pizza counters around town. Memphis-style' pizza? These meaty pies have been a local staple for more than 50 yearsRelated content:
Suburbs
Bailey: Millington is the infirmary for injured Navy instruments
When a musician with the U.S. Navy needs a repair of their instrument, the damaged goods end up in Millington.
Arts & Culture
Memphis-area florists bring flower power to Botanic Garden
Through Aug. 15, each two-hour floral arranging workshop features a different florist and theme.
Opinion
Conaway: In the Sunset Symphony, then and now, there is magic
The Sunset Symphony at the Overton Park Shell was testimony that people, thousands of them, will rise above the claims and clamor of crime to gather in Overton Park at night for the reality of a shared and celebratory experience.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smoke clears after barbecue battles, big chicken news
This week on Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield follow up with the Jerry’s Sno Cones rumors discussed last week and share impressions from last week’s dueling barbecue contests.