The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and the assistant U.S. attorney general dive into the ongoing efforts by the Justice Department to end street gangs with racketeering cases.
There were years worth of complaints before Molly Mehner told former Fire Chief John Selberg that she wanted to pursue different leadership, but it’s still unclear why.
The Four Way’s cornbread dressing is an old-school Southern version of this comfort food, served at one of Memphis’ oldest restaurants.
Last spring, an Idlewild student was hit by a car as he biked to school. He wasn’t injured, but parents were angry and concerned. So they came up with an answer.
While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.
Interior designers Cameron Howell and Greg Baudoin are turning a Racine Street building into showroom, with plans to develop it into a resource center for the city’s design community.
Germantown will have a new mayor, and two candidates with history in the city are seeking the open seat.
“We have been extremely busy. The warehousing business is booming. The trucking has been pretty d--- busy. It’s about the busiest we’ve ever been in the past 15 years.”
The Daily Memphian has welcomed a new cohort of interns for the fall 2026 semester.
Middle College and Central High join the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings this week.
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy, only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight.
John Covington says, “Beyond the incendiary rhetoric, the facts are straightforward: Tennessee Republicans wanted another Republican seat – and said so plainly.”
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“What a great program. Note to myself: Order some meals from these folks.” — Harry Freeman about The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
“... Kevin Woods and Nathan Bland, thank you for caring about Memphis and working to make it better for all of us. Each of us can do the same. If we give just a teaspoon of our time, talent, money or effort to a cause we care about, those small contributions can add up to something powerful. ...” — Kim Halyak about Local beekeeper hopes to make city a little sweeter
“The new facility is a major improvement. First time out of the gate, some hiccups are to be expected. ...” — Al Montgomery about Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
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Today’s puzzle features the crowd at the 901 Weekend Kickoff. Sean Davis took the photo.
Beyond the races for state House and state Senate, the Nov. 3 ballot will also affect who goes to Nashville next year to represent the city in the Tennessee legislature.
The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
“Bees work for the greater good of the hive ... with communication, teamwork, selflessness, and that’s kind of what we’re wanting to show Memphis,” says Kevin Woods.
Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.
West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Today’s puzzle features artist Jared Small as he unveils outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ mayoral portrait. Mark Weber took the photo.