Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act heading to state Senate floor
“It does not alter the work that the district attorney is doing, does not restrict their discretion,” state Sen. Brent Taylor said.
Sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over fellow professor
With the latest resignation, the sole full-time faculty member left in the occupational therapy department is the instructor accused of mistreating her students.
Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
The business will close its first location once the new shop is open.
Morgan Steel expanding locally, adding more than 100 jobs
“We’re serving customers in Ohio, Mississippi and Texas, so we could have started a steel distribution center anywhere in the Southeast,” Morgan Steel CEO said. “But we’re happy to continue to grow right here in Memphis.”
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Trump protests pop up during president’s visit to Memphis
Parents, pets and local politicians lined an intersection, holding signs condemning everything from President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts to the war in Iran.
Analysis: To Trump, rise in crime is political, foreign and enabled by Democrats
As President Donald Trump touts the Memphis Safe Task Force as proof that tough immigration policies and aggressive enforcement are restoring “law and order,” Mayor Paul Young argues Memphis’ long-term safety depends more on tackling poverty, disinvestment and other root causes.
Memphis Made closing taproom
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
MSCS must name its new Frayser high campus as it considers selling more buildings
Frayser? Trezevant? Frayser-Trezevant? As construction continues, MSCS will have to make up its collective mind.
‘We still have work to do,’ Young says as Trump claims credit for Memphis crime
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city is moving in the right direction on crime, but didn’t credit President Donald Trump or the Memphis Safe Task Force for that.
Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
Grizzlies shellacked in 39-point loss to Hawks
The 39-point loss was Memphis’ worst defeat of the season, with 11 games still to play. Related content:
Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Sudoku: March 24
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Daily Jigsaw: A look back at past presidential visits
Today’s puzzle looks back at former President Barack Obama’s visit to Memphis in 2011 and was taken by Charles Dharapak for the Associated Press.
Metro
Reality check? Dropping crime numbers meet the first spring weekend on Beale Street
A violent Friday night Downtown stokes the ongoing debate about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s effectiveness.
Premium Public Safety Two state senators are trying to add more judges in Shelby County
Premium Metro Dries: Looking back before Trump’s visit at memorable presidential stops in Memphis
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘It’s not just a bike ride. It’s a sisterhood.’
Behind The Headlines Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
Business
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Premium Health Care Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?
Premium Real Estate The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
Julius Thedford, who averaged 8.4 points and a team-high five rebounds in 2025-26, is staying with Memphis. But the Tigers have more work to do.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hawks 146, Grizzlies 107
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers spring ball preview: Who will start at quarterback this season?
Premium North Mississippi After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Food
What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
Jennifer Chandler reviews Maru Handroll Bar, where Japanese hamachi, whole blue fin tuna, scallops and uni make up the “tiny” but “well-curated” menu.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis chef is cooking up community
Suburbs
New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
A new developer plans to deliver on more than 100 townhouses for The Lake District, bringing progress to Lakeland’s mixed-use development after bankruptcy and foreclosure.
Premium North Mississippi Playing their cards right: American Contract Bridge League opens public gaming hub at local headquarters
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.