Matthew De’Marcus Williams, 22, was shot and killed while attending a violence intervention program meeting in 2025. His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Youth Villages.
The council could vote Tuesday on a new procedure for resolving impasses between the city and unions. It also gets an update on crime statistics.
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
A bill that would require new teachers in Tennessee to pass a civics test to earn their teaching license is zipping through the legislature.
The Memphis police officer was reportedly shot after pulling over a white Nissan Maxima on Feb. 26.
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
The streetwear, footwear and apparel store will be in an East Memphis shopping center by the end of the year.
“I feel like we are on the right track — kind of pun intended — to stabilize, improve the service and then grow,” MATA Trustee Rodrick Holmes told The Daily Memphian.
Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.
One fact to sum up Penny Hardaway and this Memphis basketball season: This is the most losses the Tigers have suffered in 56 years.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss Grizzlies center Zach Edey’s status and the team’s recent wins.
Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
When Elizabeth Bolden died in 2006, she was 116, and had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great-grandchildren, 220 great-great-great-grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great-grandchildren.
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
While the Trump administration is aggressively trying to get illegal immigrants driving big trucks off the road, local trucking officials say recruitment and other national issues play a bigger role in Memphis.
The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to two with a win over Indiana on Sunday. It’s just the second time since the start of 2026 that Memphis has won two in a row. Related content:
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“‘The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.’ — Albert Einstein” — Mark Zellner about Memphis falls at East Carolina to take sixth straight loss
“If the last game wasn’t the nail in the coffin for the Penny era, this ECU loss surely is. It is time for a complete overhaul of the Tiger’s men’s BB program and starting at the top.” — Miles Durfey about Martin: Loss to ECU should raise questions about Memphis’ plans with Penny Hardaway
“The citizens of Shelby County who live outside Lakeland are subsidizing law enforcement in that municipality. It is long past time for the fast growing cities of Lakeland and Arlington to have their own police departments.” — Van Harris about Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
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Shelby County Commission interviews applicants for the vacancy left by Edmund Ford Jr., and Banana Ball is at AutoZone Park.
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Today’s puzzle is from the interior of the all-new Swamp Lounge and was taken by Brad Vest.
“We’re seriously close to losing our country. If these midterms go the wrong way, we will lose everything we have,” said a U.S. representative speaking at Shelby County’s largest annual fundraiser for the local Republican Party.
Clark Butcher, who started Victory Bicycle Studio 16 years ago, said he also hopes to ship 150 bikes monthly.
Ja Morant is on the way out. Penny Hardaway is teetering. It’s the worst basketball season in the city’s history, featuring the fall of two Memphis icons.
For years, this was one of the most popular fish dishes in town.
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
Today’s puzzle is from the CBHS vs. MUS basketball game and was taken by Mark Weber.