The Shelby County Commission has an amended plan to seek proposals on where and how to build a new jail. The detailed process was pushed Monday, Aug. 25, to a Sept. 3 committee meeting for more discussion.
Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.
At the 50th Stone Soul Picnic, gospel singers and R&B performers will blend as the owner of Memphis’ first Black-owned radio station is honored.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Done in 2012 as a means to raise funds and awareness of the University of Memphis Alumni Association, the 100 fancifully painted tiger statues spread around the city have become part of our everyday lives.
Tigers athletic director Ed Scott discussed Big 12 rejection, Memphis’ deal with FedEx and SEC scheduling before teeing off at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic.
FIBA has suspended David Jones-Garcia for two games, it announced in a press release Monday.
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke about Simon Majok’s upcoming arrival, the Tigers’ latest roster additions and more.
Some fans were alarmed when the Memphis football account posted on social media last Saturday — a week before the home season opener — that Memphis is holding walk-on tryouts for defensive backs.
The Tigers released their first depth chart of the 2025 season. Part of the two-deep was expected, but one omission raised eyebrows.
“Now that we’ve officially reached Week 1 of the college football season, here’s a heads up on what’s going to happen in 2025.”
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
Shelby County is considering a public-private partnership to build a new jail at North Memphis’ former Firestone site. Here’s why.
Proponents of a plan to move the Shelby County Jail to the former Firestone plant say the site’s status as a brownfield is a positive for the project.
Twenty-fourth-ranked Memphis improves to 4-0 with a win over No. 11 Vanderbilt. Tigers will host Missouri on Thursday in another matchup against an SEC opponent.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Germantown, KIPP, MUS, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Fondren is serving the public in a new way and from a new office.
Chai’s Halal is a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican flavors, and it can be found all over Memphis.
“What an incredible list of honorees and winners! It speaks to the breadth and diversity of Memphis’s theater scene. We’re a better city because of our theater community.” — Caroline Carrico about Memphis theater community gathers for 41st Ostrander Awards
“This inherent ‘coming together’ of Memphians is the number one reason that this Great City will survive and thrive despite all our challenges! …” — Mike Todd about Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
“Great win! I’ve been pulling for Tommy (just like everyone else!).... He seems like a class act… I own a 1955 Cadillac FLEETWOOD... ‘If it ain’t Fleetwood, it ain’t no good!’ Glad you finally got the big win!” — Hall Prewitt about Tommy Fleetwood wins Tour Championship for first PGA Tour title
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A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.
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Today’s photo is from the MUS at Bartlett game played Friday night, taken by Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
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To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah is trying to get local med students, college students and even high school students interested in neurology to help combat the Memphis neurology desert. About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.Related story:
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
“Approachable fine dining is the way that I would describe it because it’s not stuffy. We want it to be personable.”
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
Awards were given in a wide range of categories, including acting, directing and backstage contributions.
“While AI can talk about God, it cannot speak about experiencing him. It can offer no first-person perspective on what God is like in the euphoria of love or in the depths of grief.”
As Porter-Leath works to enroll thousands more prekindergarten students, early-childhood education organization First 8 Memphis is continuing efforts toward free, quality classrooms for kids.
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