Marc Morial told Memphis’ business and elected leadership the nation is a facing a full frontal assault on voting rights, civil rights and diversity programs.

A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.

Walls is DeSoto County’s “last frontier,” a city that would like to add services, but keep its small-town characteristics.

The Shelby County Jail’s population is expanding amid a surge in arrests by the Memphis Safe Task Force. One judge told The Daily Memphian he saw 50 to 70 more cases last week than in a typical week.

Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November. 

The University of Memphis, LeMoyne-Owen College and Rhodes College will celebrate Memphis Homecoming Week from Oct. 18 to 25.

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This photo was taken at the site of Google’s $4 billion investment in West Memphis by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.

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The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.” 

After a couple of difficult seasons, Alex Simmons feels ‘'like this year is kind of like our year one — just from a mindset standpoint.”

The night was lit up by the neon lights of Beale Street’s bars and pubs, a fitting welcome to the city for a brand new Tigers men’s basketball team.

What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.

Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.

Most of the 152 employees will be laid off by early December.

The senior Saint claimed 52% of the vote following his performance in a 34-31 loss to undefeated Brentwood Academy.

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As the Deputy Chief of Information Technology, Joe Oakley has overseen the launch and use of the police department’s Real-Time Crime Center camera surveillance systems, as well as the department’s data collection. It was not immediately clear Thursday who would take over his duties. 

Memphis’ Matt Adcock may not be the most athletically gifted Tiger, but his rural Misssissippi work ethic goes a long way.

A Memphis Police Department sergeant was arrested Tuesday by the Oakland Police Department.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their 2025-26 season predictions, including individual player awards.

The combination of Whiteside’s sentence and school board member Michele Henley’s defense of her has galvanized a growing movement focused on accountability within DeSoto County’s leadership and education systems.

“Everything is on the table,” Millington’s city manager said.

Mayor Paul Young is aware his strategy — and the Task Force itself — are controversial.

This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.

Preseason struggles are rarely predictive, but have the Memphis Grizzlies given fans good reason to worry?