Chalkfest brings out the child in everyone
Chalkfest drew hundreds to the Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park, as Memphians took advantage of a sunny afternoon to have fun at outdoor events around town.
Redbirds recap: Memphis beats the Bats in game 5 of 6
The Memphis Redbirds won game five of a six-game homestand Saturday against the Louisville Bats (Triple-A, Cincinnati Reds) at AutoZone Park.
Why did the Grizzlies hire Tuomas Iisalo? The answer is in the details.
Tuomas Iisalo pushed just hard enough to make Grizzlies leadership believe he can do the job, but he also won the trust of the franchise’s most important players.
Delta plans new nonstop flight from Memphis to New York
The nonstop flight will be between the Memphis International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, Delta said in a release, and the first flight is scheduled to launch Sept. 8.
‘Memphis is the center point of the world’ when it comes to music
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known as Chuck D as part of hip-hop group Public Enemy, received a Soulsville Foundation Power of Music award Friday and spoke about the power of music to change the world.
Stax’s Pat Mitchell Worley on the Power of Music Honors
Soulsville Foundation CEO Pat Mitchell Worley joined Eric Barnes on “The Sidebar” to talk about the Stax Museum’s first ever Power of Music Honors.
Trial blog: Defense rests at end of Day 6 in Tyre Nichols trial
A police-training and use-of-force expert testified Saturday, May 3, in the state criminal trial for the three former police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols that Demetrius Haley’s actions were proper.
Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris electrify Riverbeat’s first day
Friday marked the first day of Riverbeat Music Festival’s second three-day festival in Memphis as hundreds of attendees descended onto Tom Lee Park.
Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 1
The first day of Riverbeat Music Festival saw performances from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Steve Aoki and more.
Memphis Showboats fall by one point again to Houston
The Showboats’ next game will be Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. when they host the St. Louis Battlehawks at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’
“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Love low-cost stuff from China? The gettin’ just got complicated
For people who shop at Shein and Temu, online merchants of low-cost fashion and electronics that are based in China, prices have gone up.
Germantown justified in denying rezoning, chancellor says
A Shelby County chancellor ruled in favor of Germantown’s zoning decision regarding a vacant tract near Forest Hill-Irene Road and Poplar Avenue, where a Chick-fil-A was destined.
Millington girls basketball coach fired following investigation
On April 8, Jason Nichols was placed on administrative leave without pay and not allowed to attend any events on campus. Millington Municipal Schools began a formal Title IX investigation, which looked into sex-based discrimination.
Sound Bites: Memphis in May returns to Liberty Park
Hosting a major barbecue competition is no easy feat, but the small team at Memphis in May International Festival pull it off year after year.
Riverbeat Music Festival guide
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As executive order looms, PBS chief, WKNO fans fear for educational broadcasting
Public broadcasting has been threatened in the past, but local ties have largely enabled the stations to escape cutbacks — legislators don’t want to be seen as responsible for shutting them down. The current threat is seen as the most serious in the system’s history.
Memphis Grizzlies make Tuomas Iisalo full-time head coach
Iisalo arrived in Memphis as the lead assistant prior to the 2024-25 season but previously generated head coaching interest while leading Paris Basketball in France.
Tigers’ PJ Haggerty invited to 2025 NBA Draft Combine
Haggerty, Memphis’ 6-foot-3 star combo guard, was one of 75 players who received an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine on Friday afternoon, according to a list released by the league. Former Tiger Jared Harris transfers to Wyoming Memphis signs former Vaqueros guard from transfer portalRelated content:
‘Clap Three Times’ — but don’t listen to the lyrics — on The Sidebar
On this week’s Sidebar podcast, Eric Barnes is interviewed about music, work and how he doesn’t listen to the lyrics.
Word Flower: May 3
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Sudoku: May 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Grand Carousel is a magic time machine for generations of one family
Jeannine Barganier’s father ran the ride in the 1940s, met his wife between the soaring horses and passed its magic to the next four generations.
Premium City of Memphis Budget takeaways: What Wanda Halbert’s mistake cost and more
Shelby County County GOP reverses course on school board races
Premium Education Feagins to supporters: ‘Let’s go take some seats’ in Shelby County election
Public Safety Jail inmate died from fentanyl overdose, autopsy says
Business
AgLaunch seeks ready-to-grow startups with innovative farming solutions
AgLaunch, a nonprofit agricultural incubator, is seeking early-stage farming startups ready to bring their innovative concepts around crops, livestock and more to market.
Premium Food News Food Files: Belly Acres Collierville opens, Bluff City Coffee Downtown closes
Premium Real Estate Inked: Former Bed Bath & Beyond trades robes for liquor bottles
Premium East Memphis Oak Court Mall to face the wrecking ball
Premium Business Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
Sports
Former Tiger Jared Harris transfers to Wyoming
Harris, a three-star recruit in the 2024 class from Silsbee, Texas, played more than five minutes in just one game.
High School Sports MUS soccer standout voted player of the week
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis signs former UTRGV guard from transfer portal
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Memphis guard Baraka Okojie commits to Mercer
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Memphis Tiger PJ Carter headed to LSU, per report
Food
$10 Deal: Grit Bowl at Barksdale’s sticks to your bones
From the updated Barksdale’s menu, this one might be the best expression of Bryant Bain’s culinary DNA: Southern roots laced with Tex-Mex flair. Think huevos rancheros meets Delta comfort.
Food News Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes
Suburbs
Collierville shoe store to close after almost six decades in business
Jackson’s Shoes has helped parents find the perfect fit for children’s feet throughout the area, but the service is coming to an end.
Premium Bartlett Former Bartlett golf course has residents depressed over future
Arts & Culture
Memphis May art exhibitions feature AAPI, youth artists
In May, Memphis art exhibitions are showcasing youth and Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Troll Fest, murder songs and the death of the Log Lady
Opinion
Conaway: Struggle and sacrifice, set in stone, set afire, set to rise again
“We cannot escape our responsibility to our place in history any more than a fire can burn down what happened at Clayborn Temple.”
Podcasts
Dive into Spanish culture at the Brooks
A new concert series at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art explores the different styles and genre of Spanish music, led by Marina Carracedo, a visiting lecturer at the University of Memphis.