A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
About 600 people gathered in Germantown to honor Charlie Kirk. They were challenged to “live like Charlie.”
Darren Watkins Jr. — also known as IShowSpeed — filed into his black SUV on Thursday afternoon and said the magic words. “Memphis is way more lit than Nashville. Memphis is super lit.” Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in MemphisRelated content:
The Tigers outshot the Niners 18-6, putting 10 on target and hitting the crossbar twice. but it was their final shot that ensured the win.
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews gave up a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth to put Jacksonville in front for good.
Plans for a 16-story, 865,000-square-foot research tower in Downtown Memphis are underway.
Beginning Sept. 30, the cameras will be used to issue warnings to drivers who are speeding in those 15 areas, officials said. On Oct. 30, the grace period will end, and citations will begin with violators being mailed a ticket for $50.
Price Renovich accounted for four touchdowns as the Owls defeated Kirby Sept. 5 to improve to 3-0.
“What we need most are financial resources for intervention and prevention, additional patrol officers, and case support to strengthen MPD’s investigations,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. White House, Memphis leaders have discussed National Guard deployment in city, source saysRelated content:
Volunteer Memphis began hosting the 9/11 commemoration annually in 2019. This year, volunteers delivered meals to about 750 first responders around the city.
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Since Memphis’ 2025-26 roster already is at the 15-player maximum, coach Penny Hardaway will have to do some shuffling before the Tigers can formally sign Tariq Ingraham.
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
The two retailers are expected to be the spark as the Shelby County suburb strives to be the “retail hub for West Tennessee.”
Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
After a strong summer league showing, the Grizzlies signed Tyler Burton and Lawson Lovering ahead of training camp.
Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.
The fries are crispy and hefty enough to bear the load of the rich ingredients poured on top of them.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
There are plenty of ties between the respective coaching staffs in the Region 8-6A opener for each team.
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
The Mason, Tennessee, ICE detainment center was approved in August. However, the second vote was contentious and confusing, causing pushback from the ACLU.
“If you can’t find something fun and/or interesting to do this weekend in Memphis, you may be the problem.” — Mark Jones about Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
“Driving down 240 is like driving in grand theft auto.” — Sam Coates about City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement lacks real teeth
“Prayers for the officer and his family” — Suzanne Sorrentino about Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect
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The Halloran Centre’s mostly free arts programs have produced a Broadway performer, a singer and songwriter and a nationally touring star. Now, they’re back on the main stage.
Demetrius Haley, who has been in federal custody since his conviction in October 2024, will now be free until the new trial is completed as long as he continues to comply with his bond conditions.
The rest of the top six remains unchanged as well with MUS making the biggest move this week.
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Whiskey Jill’s where Steelers fans gather to watch the games. It was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
The Shelby County Commission has approved a resolution that rules out the New Chicago area of North Memphis from being the site of any new jail county government may decide to build.
City Council members will talk about next steps for the city’s bus system as one member calls for talks with County government on Regional One Health’s campus rebuild.
Gianni Spetic’s 55-yard bomb in Memphis’ 38-16 road victory over Georgia State gave the Tigers their first lead of the game going into halftime.
There’s a new way to sample the food and music of Soulsville in Memphis.
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
“Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season.
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In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.