Cause of inmate’s death at 201 Poplar released
Details of the death of Dalton Goddard, 24, who died Oct. 29 at Shelby County Jail have been released.
Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
Five straight losses have put the Tigers in a hole, but a win Sunday at East Carolina would boost Memphis’ confidence and increase its chances of making it to Birmingham.
Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit
The bonobo habitat will be closed while repairs are being made. A window broke after one of the great apes reacted to taunting from a visitor.
Memphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
Unique opportunity is luring the FESJC head to Australia — and away from the city he’s grown to love.
MPD, City identify officer shot, say they will catch suspect
TBI later issued a statewide Blue Alert for a suspect that said he is wanted for criminal attempted first degree murder of a Memphis police officer.
Memphis bishop to resign, but timetable unclear
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis has submitted his letter of resignation, but it’s unlikely a new face will be in the role any time soon.
Memphis basketball announces home-and-home series with Texas
Memphis and Texas have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning with the 2026-27 basketball season.
Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.
What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
For most of an hour at Springdale Baptist Church in North Memphis, six of the Democratic candidates for Shelby County mayor displayed few differences. Then, the prospect of a new jail to replace the dilapidated and struggling 201 Poplar brought them to life.
Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Despite point guard Dug McDaniel’s season-high 29 points, the Tigers lose at home to the Shockers, 88-82. Wichita State scored the final 7 points of the game.Related content:
Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Something new is in full swing at Southaven’s Silo Square and a freshly opened sports bar is hosting themed nights, including karaoke, pool and dart tournaments and bingo.
Grizzlies agree to buyout with Kyle Anderson, sign Taj Gibson
The agreement allows the 32-year-old to play elsewhere this season.
Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky.
US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant has spoken about the need for additional staffing in his office, particularly since the arrival of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.
Bipartisan effort to study DA pay disparities moves forward
A bill to direct a statewide study on pay disparities in district attorney’s offices statewide gains ground and bipartisan support in committee.
Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
A Millington homeowner who was cited earlier this year for problems with a cracked sidewalk is working with the city to correct the problem before her home sale is complete in May.
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“You signed a 40 year old CENTER? To what? Show the kids how to use a CPAP machine?” — Jay Adkins about Grizzlies agree to buyout with Kyle Anderson, sign Taj Gibson
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Sudoku: Feb. 27
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Daily Jigsaw: Botanic bloom
This jigsaw puzzle is from the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Bloom event and was provided by the botanic garden.
Metro
John DeBerry runs on mayoral platform that Shelby County ‘is not an island’
The former Democratic state representative is running in the May Republican primary for Shelby County mayor. “I intend to win this race,” he said.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
City of Memphis Change for Memphis library employees goes on November ballot
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Business
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Premium Real Estate East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Sports
Box score: Wichita State 88, Memphis 82
Here is the box score for the basketball game played between Memphis and Wichita State on Feb. 26, 2026.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
Golf FedEx St. Jude Championship head Joe Tomek stepping down
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Food
Table Talk: Memphis embraces the board
Long before viral grazing boards and algorithm-friendly spreads took over social media, Memphians were assembling cured meats and cheeses — and doing it properly.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Food News Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
Suburbs
The Standard sticking with condos and offices — but plans could change
Plans for condominiums and office space at The Standard development in Germantown could change, a consultant hired by the suburb said.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
Collierville Collierville ordered by court to approve Chick-fil-A
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Music Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has required its first-year med students to do an anatomy lab since 1911. To do so, the school relies on living donors who give their bodies to science.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bartlett holds off Houston
Today’s puzzle is of Houston High basketball player, Jordan Miles, and was taken by Brad Vest.