Mickell Lowery wins Democratic county mayoral primary
The winner of the Democratic primary will meet former state Rep. John DeBerry, the Republican nominee, in the August general election race to succeed outgoing Mayor Lee Harris.
Four County Commission races set for August
Four Shelby County Board of Commissioners races now have their final pairings for the August general election.
Anthony Buckner wins Democratic primary for Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner won the Shelby County Democratic primary for sheriff Tuesday.
LaSonya Hall will run to replace Wanda Halbert in August
Most in the 11-candidate field talked about specific changes to the office that issues new vehicle tags, car titles and collects registration fees in addition to issuing marriage licenses and business permits.
Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails
“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
Two incumbents among winners in school board primaries
As a state takeover looms, voters retained two Memphis-Shelby County Schools incumbents seeking re-election, according to unofficial election results from the board’s first-ever partisan primaries held Tuesday, May 5.
Clerks, register, trustee and assessor: Here’s who won the primaries for the other races
Wanda Halbert, the current county clerk, lost the Democratic nomination for Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr. on Tuesday, May 5, by a 121-vote margin according to unofficial totals.
Won at the primary: The 3 County Commission seats that stay in the Democratic column
Shante Avant, Karen Streeter and Lashanta Rudd won seats on the County Commission with their win in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries. Which County Commission races were set or decided before the first vote was cast?Related content:
Which County Commission races were set or decided before the first vote was cast?
Six of the Shelby County Commission races were either decided or their general election match-ups were already set prior to Election Day.
Anger, disbelief and solidarity: Memphians in Nashville react to proposed redistricting
Hundreds flooded around the state capitol to protest a Republican plan to redraw the state’s congressional map, effectively removing the one Democratic voice Tennessee has in Washington D.C.
Two women shot at OUTMemphis after argument erupts, police say
The two women who were wounded were bystanders when one of those in the argument opened fire, Memphis police said.
Free-flowing Lausanne soccer surges into region title match
The Lynx get a big goal just before halftime before turning on the style in the second half to defeat a game ECS team.
Three fourth-inning homers help lift Tigers over Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas (27-22) took a 2-0 lead after the first two innings before the Tigers (19-28) scored a combined seven runs in the third and fourth innings.
Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open
“We’re trying to combat loneliness,” said the operator of Second Helpings Cafe.
Frontier adds new nonstop route from Memphis airport
The route starts this summer.
The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.
Photo Gallery: Met Gala watch party kicks off 2026 Memphis Art & Fashion Week
Memphis’ fashionistas walked the red carpet at the Brooks Museum of Art for a Met Gala watch party.
What Daily Memphians think*
“This just proves that you can’t rest in a dynamic American economy that is constantly evolving.” — Shepard Fargotstein about FedEx stock down nearly 10% after Amazon announces delivery expansion
“Meanwhile there are Tennesseans in all three regions of this state who are suffering.” — Andre Jones about Tennessee legislature’s special session starts today. Here’s how it could go
“Sewanee grad! That’s serious bonus points right there.” — Billy Pullen about St. Mary’s names new head of school
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’
Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”
Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady
Arlington officials approved the first reading of the town’s budget for a new fiscal year, maintaining the $1.13 property tax rate.
Sudoku: May 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily Jigsaw: Election Day
Today’s puzzle is of early voters at New Bethel Baptist Church and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Daily WordRow: May 5
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
TBI can now bypass Shelby County DA in some Memphis investigations
A bill passed by the state legislature will create an eight-member board to oversee Tennessee Bureau of Investigation operations in Memphis.
State Government Ahead of special session, Democrats want G.A. Hardaway’s vacant seat filled
2026 elections Elections Missed early voting? Election Day awaits
Premium Arts & Culture ‘An alternate Memphis’: Baron Von Opperbean opens the multiverse at Mud Island
Premium Real Estate Lausanne expanding campus in its centennial year
Business
Young Avenue Sound studio hits market
Local rap legends Yo Gotti and 8Ball & MJG have recorded at Young Avenue Sound, and now the property is for sale.
Premium Real Estate Downtown hotel-Airbnb hybrid won’t be your average one-trick pony
Premium Health Care How $300M in state funding for UTHSC will become ‘a beacon of hope’ for regional healthcare
Premium Transportation & Logistics Fueling a crisis: How war with Iran is impacting airlines, trucking industries in Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately. How will it impact Memphis?
Sports
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could have new managing firm
As its contract ends with current managing firm Oak View Group, more changes could be coming to Liberty Stadium besides its $220-plus million makeover.
Premium Sports He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan’s best self.
Premium Sports Buckley: Kyle Petty on Memphis racing, Elvis, barbecue and more
Spirit of Memphis NASCAR greats Kyle and Richard Petty are rolling toward Graceland
High School Sports Daily Memphian track and field honor roll
Food
U of M research is fighting the pit-falls of peach production
A new research project done by the University of Memphis scientists could save West Tennessee farmers by helping identify when a disease outbreak threatens their peach crop.
Premium Food Cordova dumpling restaurant has roots in icy Northern China
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Babalu’s guacamole
Suburbs
Fair on the Square returns to Collierville and ‘just screams small town’
Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
2026 elections Elections No sweat: Arlington school board candidates enjoy unopposed primaries
Arts & Culture
A decade after Jerry Gibson’s murder, River Records is for sale — along with everything inside it
After beloved, though gruff, businessman Jerry Gibson was murdered in his record store, his family sealed the place shut, leaving his hundreds of thousands of collectibles untouched for 10 years. Until now.
Music Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat’s return
Premium Arts & Culture Is meeting people in real life back?
Opinion
Calkins: If Memphis really matters, don’t carve it into thirds
“Memphis is in a corner. Memphis is its own place. To divide the 9th Congressional District into thirds would be ‘like putting the Black vote in the back of the bus.’”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fashion, voting and moms
The beginning of May brings us a whole week of Memphis art and fashion, plus an election day and the NBA draft lottery.