A federal judge has recused himself in the case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols.

“The suggestion to bring all local health systems together to operate a single academic medical center is also not a viable option,” the Regional One Health president and CEO writes.

When FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament golfers arrive at TPC Southwind in August, “it should be as good a golf course as they’ll probably see all year.”

YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South locations reopened under “precautionary safety measures.” Law-enforcement officers found nothing amiss following an “unspecified threat.” 

Granillo had gone 4-0 with a 1.82 ERA and one save in 18 relief appearances with Memphis this season. Granillo has 46 strikeouts and eight walks in 29 2/3 innings.

Plus, Memphis director Suzannah Herbert’s film takes 2025 Tribeca Festival’s Best Documentary Feature award.

There is a cost to run a school district, and Germantown is facing the price tag of upgrades to Houston High.

Zoie Bernard named player of the year; Correy Gex is the top coach.

A new study shows potential locations for a new Shelby County Jail and highlights the deteriorating conditions of the current facility at 201 Poplar Avenue.

Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.

A look at the guards and wing players that might be available in the Grizzlies’ price range.

Nashville — home to neither team — will benefit as much as either Memphis or Louisville. Who thought this was a good idea?

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

A longtime board member and volunteer for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Festival Association was installed as its president during a ceremony at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis.

Tennessee legislative leaders alleged that Memphis-Shelby County Schools was illegally destroying records ahead of a state-funded forensic audit, but MSCS officials “are unaware of any such alleged acts.” 

The split occurred in early May.

A deal to buy the former landfill might be headed to the dump as the site is now scheduled for a tax sale and a state agency has placed a lien on it.

The core of the civil lawsuit focuses on allegations concerning Black performers and audiences at the Landers Center.

Following the Zach Edey injury news, the Grizzlies may need to address frontcourt depth in free agency and the trade market. Should they also draft a big man?

The county property tax rate proposed by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is four cents higher than the state’s certified rate, but he said it’s not a tax hike.

“His commitment to women’s basketball is like no other,” Memphis women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons said about Athletic Director Ed Scott.

To celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, a Memphis college is launching a concert series.

This week, Juneteenth gets started early, the BoDeans are at the Shell and the Memphis Social Bicycle Club races — in drag. 

In the past decade, jackfruit has gained increasing popularity as a meat substitute. At Plant Based Heat, it is slathered with melted vegan cheese and barbecue sauce.

Hiring a director to oversee capital projects and operations comes as the university is amid a major renovation project of its football stadium.