U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty talked with The Daily Memphian about the Memphis Safe Task Force and President Donald Trump’s pledge to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.”
Let’s return to a moment, repeated regularly over Randolph’s eight years in Memphis, to perhaps the most romantic sight through 25 years of Grizzlies basketball: Z-Bo on the block.
MSCS finally sets school dates, an “unleaseable” building gets a glow-up and Grind City Amp will open with a free show.
“Investors looking at Memphis from a distance will run the numbers, pull the crime stats, look at the demographics and sometimes walk away from deals that don’t fit a national template,” an executive with real estate firm NAI Saig Co. said about the Southeast Memphis shopping center.
Little Diggers is coming to East Memphis and a Cooper Street building sells.
Beginning next year, the district’s administration has said it hopes to move more quickly on producing a school calendar and potentially consider multiple calendar years at once.
SweetBio, a Memphis-based startup, has been providing wound care for patients nationwide. In recent weeks, they unveiled Apis — meant to help those with diabetes and those with more serious cases.
New Tigers women’s coach Hana Haden has a shorter contract than her predecessor and will make slightly less money in supplemental pay.
Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Whether the former Memphis police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols will be retried remains unclear. But a separate request from their attorneys has been dismissed by the U.S. Sixth Circuit.
The MSTF Accountability Act passed the House with 74 ayes and 21 noes now heads to Senate.
Brandon Harris returns to his role to curate films for an Indie Memphis Film Festival that, he said in an interview, “runs the gamut of American independent cinema.”
The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.
In addition to the throwbacks, screenings this week include a set-in-Italy romantic comedy, “You, Me and Tuscany,” and the new horror movie “Faces of Death.”
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water community office in Millington will be closed several months for renovations.
The Redbirds slugged three homers to score nine to defeat the Knights.
The Grounds+ plan comes after FESJC fans shared feedback on how to improve the experience at the PGA’s annual Memphis stop.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ place in the reverse standings; players’ exit interviews, and the comments from LeBron James.
“CT! What a great spotlight on a great local institution!” — Alyssa Chase about At Mempops, spring heats up demand
“Jenkins should have been let go after the Laker series. You could have ended this column with that sentence.” — Kip Gordon about Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s history of coach and player management
“My heartfelt thanks to all MPD officers who serve the citizens of Memphis.” — Suzanne Sorrentino about Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
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House Republicans dropped the immigrant tracking provision of the expansion bill, which is poised for final votes within days.
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Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis Redbirds opening game at AutoZone Park and was taken by Brad Vest.
Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”
There are many solutions to a statewide physician shortage facing Tennessee in coming years. Local medical leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice.
They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.
Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.
Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.
“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
Among a city of talented musicians, the Whalums stand out.
Today’s puzzle is of the interior of the Tennessee House of Representatives chamber and was taken by Noah McLane.