Body of Thaddeus Smiley found in Wolf River
Smiley jumped in the river to rescue a drowning child on Friday before being swept away by currents that officials estimated were as fast as 6 mph.
County Commission to take final vote on affordable-housing construction
There will be a final vote on a new program to activate affordable housing on land currently going into the County Land Bank.
Goodwill Excel Center expanding to Shelby County Corrections Center
About half of those incarcerated in the Shelby County Corrections Center don’t have high school diplomas, according to The Goodwill Excel Center, which is expanding its adult learning programs into the prison.
This Week in Memphis: Horses in Germantown, LGBTQ Pride on Beale
Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission meets, but don’t expect any major decisions about the county budget.
Vols overcome call, defeat UCLA to reach Women’s CWS semifinals
Tennessee’s softball team goes extra innings to advance to play Texas on Monday in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series.
Showboats fall to Stallions; will team return for 2026 season?
Memphis ends the 2025 UFL season with a 46-9 loss to Birmingham at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Focus shifts to the future of the club.
Redbirds recap: Redbirds wrap up 12-game road trip with loss at Bulls
The Redbirds play Game 1 of a six-game home stand against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at AutoZone Park.
Memphis caramel company hopes sweet story will last
Owner Jerrod Smith said Shotwell Candy Co. isn’t going down without a fight.
Two Memphis Tigers qualify for NCAA Championships
The two recorded top-12 marks in the javelin and shot put at the NCAA East Regional.
Can you spell and drink at the same time?
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Memphis writer wins fiction award with first book
Novel Bookstore will host a launch party for Robert Busby’s “Bodock: Stories.” The short-story collection is set in North Mississippi during the ice storm of 1994.
Shelby County Democratic Party elects leader
A grassroots organizer emerged as the winner over a retired businessman and party activist.
Three dead in fiery crash on Interstate 240, police say
Five cars were involved in the deadly collision on Interstate 240 near the Hollywood exit that backed up traffic for four hours, police say.
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Sudoku: June 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Crossword: At the drive-in
Clay Bailey’s column about the drive-in movie theaters that used to be in Memphis inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.
Metro
Health Department head leaving for Baltimore
The Memphis native has led the department since July 2021.
State Government The rape-kit lawsuit against Memphis is effectively over
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Public Safety Inmate dies at 201 Poplar
Business
Prairie Farms Dairy to close Memphis plant
The announcement said Prairie Farms will work with area manufacturers and employment agencies to support transitions.
Real Estate Malco Summer Drive-In sold for $2.3 million
Food News Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing
Transportation & Logistics Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Visual Arts New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Sports
As summer workouts begin, a look at Tigers’ projected rotation
Here’s a potential University of Memphis basketball 2025-26 rotation and depth chart ahead of the Tigers’ start of summer workouts Monday.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys track awards: CBHS, Central standouts share top honor
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Top honors belong to Collierville
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Food
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
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Suburbs
Where reading sprouts: Children’s Day at the Hernando Farmers Market
Children’s Day is slated for Saturday at the Hernando Farmers Market with a focus on drawing interest for children’s books and better food choices.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Is Thursday the new Tuesday for movies in Memphis?
Despite Tuesdays reigning supreme as a day for discounts, another choice day for moviegoing is emerging in Memphis.
Music Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and more coming to Memphis stages in June
Music GPAC selects new director
Opinion
Sanford: City’s violent crime problem needs solutions — not sound bites
“Our crime problem remains the No. 1 issue on the minds of area residents. And last week FBI Director Kash Patel added to the angst by summarily declaring Memphis ‘the homicide capital of America per capita.’”
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Podcasts
Memphis Zoo’s evolving role in conservation comes at a cost
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about rising costs and lower attendance figures as well as how the zoo’s focus on elephants in an upcoming exhibit.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
Games
Word Flower: May 31
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Games 5 by 5: May 30
Neighborhoods
Rising from the ashes: Clayborn Temple resurrection gets $1.5M grant
The announcement was the kickoff of rebuilding efforts for the historic church.