One of the biggest issues in the mayoral campaign is how candidates intend to fight crime, including whether they will maintain current strategies.

No. 3 seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury captured their third straight title at Flushing Meadows, the first men’s team to win three straight U.S. Opens since Americans Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin from 1912-14.

A partnership between Downtown Memphis Commission and Women’s Business Center South, the program provides emerging retail entrepreneurs with access to vacant storefronts on Main Street, where they can test their market strategies and contribute to the city’s retail ecosystem. 

The lawsuit over damages to Tom Lee Park seeks $675,000 on a $1.425 million bill due in mid-August. The other $750,000 is covered by a damage deposit paid by the city and the festival.

During the special, performers will celebrate Elvis Presley’s music “and his favorite time of year” live from the grounds of Graceland.

Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.

Working alongside the Forum’s security contractor, MPD is still investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the shooter. 

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The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.

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Waffle House meets La Guadalupana? Two great things that go great together, it turns out, according to Chris Herrington.

“There are so many other unique objects and curiosities in this relatable exhibit, all created by this country’s diverse population.”

The 50th Germantown Festival runs this weekend. The free family-friendly event is on Saturday and Sunday at C.O. Franklin Park and the Civic Center Complex.

Fair or not, the next few weeks are critical to Mayor Jim Strickland’s legacy and will leave an ugly mark or deliver a bright promise.

Four years ago, Joel Parsons was in Bronxville, New York, when he saw something he wanted to bring back to Memphis.

Five people are competing for the City Council District 3 seat being vacated by term-limited incumbent Patrice Robinson.

The third chapter of The Daily Memphian’s oral history marking the 50th anniversary of busing in Memphis City Schools covers the arrival of Plan Z, the comprehensive plan to bus 39,000 children to racially integrate most of the city’s public schools.

A statement from FedExForum says, “The incident is under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department.”

Hilary Shikuku scores twice as Dragons get back to the basics.

The decision came during a secret-ballot vote of the local Republican Party’s executive committee Thursday, Sept. 7, in Germantown. 

Of the five officers charged in Nichols’ death, three so far have filed motions to separate their cases.

“We’re just trying to continue to support him,” Hardaway said. “That’s about it. That’s all I can do.”

The voters have spoken. And by the narrowest of margins, they have chosen Geron Johnson as The Daily Memphian high-school football player of the week for Week 3.

A woman has raised questions about a book being taught in a Lake Cormorant School saying it contains sexually explicit dialog inappropriate for young students.

The lawsuit, due for its first hearing later this month, is a deep dive into past disputes about how to use the “public promenade” the city’s founders created more than 200 years ago.