National Guard won’t be making arrests, governor says
Gov. Bill Lee outlined plans for Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force on Friday, saying that the first personnel could be in the Bluff City on Monday, Sept. 29.
Gov. Bill Lee outlined plans for Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force on Friday, saying that the first personnel could be in the Bluff City on Monday, Sept. 29.
Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.
The best food at this year’s Mid-South Fair is sugary, sweet and indulgent.
“Right now we’re at a point where the cost of constructing housing is so high,” the City of Memphis’ chief of infrastructure and development said.
The rain this week boosted the Mississippi River’s level at Memphis. But that is likely to change and return to the drought level driven by a dry August in the Ohio River Valley.
The Cougars jumped out to a big lead before surviving a Tigers’ comeback bid led by Christopher Talley and Jaden Thomas.
The Dragons picked up their fourth victory of the season and the second in Region 7-6A play.
It’s hard not to talk to Shante Avant about politics, but that’s exactly what “The Sidebar” host Eric Barnes does in this episode focused on the mission of the Women’s Foundation.
As long as the Tigers aren’t still celebrating their win over Arkansas, Memphis shouldn’t have any problem putting Florida Atlantic away in its American Conference opener.
Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.
The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.
With Memphis’ first official practice of the 2025-26 season coming Monday, here’s how The Daily Memphian predicts the Tigers’ rotation will shake out.
Scott’s donation is part of a larger campaign by the United Negro College Fund to raise $370 million to fund a pooled endowment for each of the country’s 37 HBCUs.
While the U of M’s production is “part Shakespeare, part block party, 100% heart,” Germantown Community Theatre is doing Shakespeare with an all-female cast.
“Little is ever mentioned of what goes on in countless orchestra pits within the confines of our many theater companies.”
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
“Wanda Halbert, it’s time to step down—graciously, and without delay. As a taxpayer, I am outraged that you continue to disregard the very laws and responsibilities that keep our city running efficiently. Speaking as a left-leaning voter, I urge you to go. Your ongoing failures are casting an unfair shadow over hardworking Democratic officials who are striving to serve with integrity.” — Kim Halyak about Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk’s office
“When people- politicians and private citizens- hang up their D and R and put on their WE, then success and progress can happen.” — Derrol Porter about Conaway: There is a plan, and it’s a good one
“I hope Penny’s expectations are correct. GTG” — Kim Shumate about Penny Hardaway says current Tigers team is one of his most ‘talented’ ever
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Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a Memphis Redbirds game against Nashville on July 5 at AutoZone Park and was taken by freelance photographer Wes Hale.
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.’s trial on bribery and tax evasion charges has been moved back two months.
Also, Max’s Sports Bar hosts a grand opening for its new upsized patio space, Urban Consequence Brewing Co. has closed and Cafe Piazza is open in Collierville.
The 11th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches with a 3-0 victory over the Bulls on Thursday.
While some Memphians are going full pumpkin — from lattes to dessert cocktails and beyond — others say it’s not touching the menu this fall.
The Millington city manager says Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert hasn’t paid rent to the city since 2023 for an office at City Hall.
This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.
“Our goal is simple: to create a space where partisanship fades and common sense takes the lead. We may not agree on everything, but we can agree on this: We all want our families and communities to thrive.”
Bread is a lifestyle for Hive Bagel & Deli owner Josh Steiner, the guest on this week’s Sound Bites episode.