Today’s puzzle is of Eduardo Tellez with Danza Quetzalcoatl and was taken by Patrick Lantrip. 

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County approved incentives during its monthly meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis.

A small group of state lawmakers is expected to meet Monday, in the waning days of the legislative session, to determine the details of a proposal to take over the Memphis school system.

Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.

’Tis the season to flip a menu.

A look at NCAA transfer portal activity involving the Memphis Tigers since the portal opened, including new player bios.

The news of continually declining crime rates comes as anecdotes about local shootings have piled up recently.

A look at the Memphis Tigers basketball team’s 2026 high school pickups, including recruit bios.

A complete replacement project is currently underway for the frequently broken escalators at Memphis’ largest public library.

The Redbirds allow seven two-out runs in seventh inning, drops game two.

“It should have been a fun day for the kids to get out and enjoy their last days of high school,” said a family member of the 17-year-old who was shot and killed during a gathering. 

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Brandin Cummings on Tuesday became the latest player to commit to Memphis from the transfer portal. He spoke to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday about that decision, his game, and what he plans to bring to Penny Hardaway’s team.

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Sen. Brent Taylor advanced a bill that would track transgender health care and protect conversion therapy for those questioning their gender identity.

The family of Ellie Young filed a wrongful death lawsuit that Jackson Hopper had “prior violent tendencies” and “brutally and intentionally” killed Young. 

Athletic guard talks about his opportunity to play for his dream team in Memphis.

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The Center City Development Corp. approved $220,000 worth of incentives for Downtown improvements.

Memphis women’s coach Hana Haden adds two more assistant coaches and a director of basketball operations.

A Lakeland citizens advisory group thinks the suburbs’ elected officials deserve a bump in salary and have recommended raises for them — a decision that still have several steps to clear before enacted.

Memphis native Teddy Jasper Sr. and his son plan to re-open the space this summer.

First Horizon officials said on an earnings call they’re optimistic about future quarters, despite global conflict and rising inflation.

The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety. 

“We need to build a cultural plan — a long-term strategy that guides how Memphis and Shelby County builds infrastructure for investment to integrate arts, culture and entertainment into its economic development, urban planning and community life.”

Caissa K12 grows at Clark Tower, the city starts building a golf clubhouse and a gutter services company opens its first Mid-South location.

Here’s an overview of the Democratic primary race for county mayor, the seven candidates and their interaction with each other as well as the shadow of the outgoing mayor on the race.

Today’s puzzle is the baked goods at Órale Tacos & Bakery and was taken by Mark Weber.