The quest was to complete a decades-long pursuit, 50 states visited. But this travel story is about people who make life worth living, in Memphis and far beyond.

Ricky Floyd, senior pastor of Pursuit of God Church, was killed early that morning outside Momma’s bar south of Downtown Memphis in the early morning of March 12.

“Everyone’s having a moment to showcase and share their thing that makes them a special artist, and Memphis is here to eat it up.”

Memphis running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. missed most of the Tigers’ season opener.

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Today’s jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the escalator at Carrefour at Kirby Woods taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber. 

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Anton “AJ” Hill Jr. sustained second and third-degree burns across his torso, abdomen and upper legs. And the healing process led him somewhere new. 

Many have attempted to redevelop the Downtown site as an art gallery, food hall and more, but only a few have achieved success for a time. Now, the building is seeking new ownership — again. 

Memphis filmmaker and author Robert Gordon and his partners are gearing up for the world premiere of “Newport & the Great Folk Dream,” and they want to be clear: It is not a music documentary. 

After a barrage of ads for Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila annoyed them, two social media whizzes came up with the idea for 901 Day. Thirteen years later, it’s bigger than ever.

William Dunavant III has a speech he has already given to 20,000 Memphians. The topic? Why the city is on the cusp of great things. 

“Let me say, ain’t nobody going to like this comparison – not the shot people, not the Christian people, and not the other people, either — but it’s real. There are things about Tirzepatide that remind me of the Holy Spirit.”

The Redbirds claim the interleague series victory 4-2.

Also in the Political Roundup: Jerri Green at Wiseacre and one less contender for Shelby County Mayor.

Also this week, the Running of the Weenies returns, and we look back on two tragic events that happened in 2022. 

The new museum will feature a new Monroe Avenue plaza connecting the museum to the Cossitt Library and providing access to the Mississippi River. 

Last year, Sutton Smith tore his ACL during the Tigers’ first game, and his 2024 season was over in less than 15 minutes of game time. This year, things were different. 

Bryan Torres, Matt Koperniak, Blaze Jordan and Matt Lloyd hit home runs for Memphis in the 8-2 win Saturday in Oklahoma City.

Austin Simmons completed 20 of 31 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 21 Ole Miss rout Georgia State 63-7 on Saturday night in the opener for both teams.

DeAndre and Vinessa Brown were touted for their nonprofit’s reentry work and dedication to the Frayser community. Their trajectory changed abruptly this past week, when they were accused of felony theft, computer fraud, money laundering and official misconduct.

“Memphis Rox isn’t just about climbing walls. ... It is about a Memphis that refuses to stay on the ground, a Memphis that believes no mountain is too high.”

For the past year, My Sistah’s House’s team has filed and refiled plans to build a 2,400-square-foot commercial and residential building as part of the nonprofit’s Tiny House Project.