Oldham served as both the head of the Memphis Police Department as well as the Shelby County sheriff during a lengthy career in law enforcement.

The building off of West Poplar Avenue could trade thrifting for puzzle-solving.

After being denied a free subscription to The Daily Memphian, the Olive Branch mayor says his city will no longer speak to anyone from the news site. 

Munford’s Dequavion Bell was recognized for outstanding play in a 46-6 win over rival Millington.

State Sen. Brent Taylor has filed numerous ethics complaints against Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, alleging misconduct by the DA since his 2022 election.

They include an educator, a former mayor of New Orleans and the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Arkansas Razorbacks football team will play Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, but the return game scheduled for 2026 has been rescheduled.

The Memphis Zoo is expanding its program to offer free admission on Tuesdays year-round.

This week, art meets booze at the Dixon and the Brooks, and weenie dogs race at the Germantown Festival.

The Grizzlies added another piece to the frontcourt by signing former Dallas Maverick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract. 

The Grizzlies forward is leading Spain in a new era of basketball for the country at EuroBasket 2025. 

“We are past the spring rush, there is ample inventory, and so buyers have opportunities,” said MAAR President Greg Renfrow. 

Memphis defensive lineman Pooda Walker lost his best friend four years ago, but continues to honor his legacy on the football field. 

The 16-year-old has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. His mother has been charged with being an accessory after the fact.

“We’re expanding the free daytime programming to two stages inside Crosstown Concourse, which means even more chances to catch incredible live music and explore the building throughout the day,” said Liv Cohen, WYXR’s community engagement and events lead.

Ballet Memphis will now operate under a dual leadership model with the new executive director and the existing artistic director.

CBHS scoring points at a historic pace to open the 2025 season. Lausanne, meanwhile, hopes to avoid its first 0-2 start ever.

Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the first day of class at the University of Memphis, taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber. 

Facing higher property values from reappraisal, an effort in the Southaven proposed fiscal year 2026 budget will try to make the impact of tax bills less dramatic. 

“It’s still small town-oriented,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said. “Even the rides are small races for small kids. The weenie dogs are small dogs.” 

Several donors supporting the renovations at the private school for girls gave in memory of Eliza “Liza” Fletcher, the former student and teacher who was killed three years ago in Memphis after being kidnapped during a morning run.

This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.

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

Second baseman Noah Mendlinger accounted for two of the six Redbirds hits.

Roderick Richmond, the interim leader of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, pointed to failures of Tennessee’s state-run Achievement School District during a town hall meeting opposing takeover of the school system.