Birdcap, who was born Michael Roy, has an exhibit on display at Crosstown Arts through the end of April, with paintings and mosaics inspired by his interpretation of Homer’s ‘Iliad.’

Less than 24 hours before what was expected to be a pointed question-and-answer session, Halbert emailed commissioners, saying she wouldn’t be able to attend and asking to put it off for a month.

A seasoned restaurant owner is bringing his concepts to Germantown under a new name.

Sunday is expected to be busier than heaviest Christmastime travel day. Memphis International Airport officials warn to plan ahead.

New bail data was presented Wednesday, March 6, to members of the Shelby County Commission, and the numbers caused disagreements between court officials.

A bill that would have allowed more development on certain types of Tennessee wetlands stalled Wednesday, March 6.

Daniel Harris, 45, was arrested by the Olive Branch Police Department on May 4, 2023, after a victim came forward and revealed instances of abuse to a family member. 

The 112-page report outlines numerous strategies for Mayor Paul Young’s four-year term of office, including several sets of crime strategies from ‘drones as first responders’ to cooperating with the Justice Department investigation of the MPD.

The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.

Last week, Muddy’s Bake Shop celebrated its “Sweet Sixteen,” and Chris Herrington talked to the owner about the evolution of the Memphis institution. This week, he and Holly Whitfield discuss some different angles of that story.

Memphis’ chief ethics officer read her report on an ethics complaint against Michalyn Easter-Thomas' employment with Memphis River Parks Partnership during a meeting Wednesday.

Despite the prosperity Southaven has from growth it’s seen in the past several years, the city says it is experiencing a trend of private businesses creating nuisances, specifically restaurants and their parking lots. 

An MLGW board member is coming with a resolution urging the Memphis City Council to put a city charter change on the ballot later this year that would expand the board to seven voting members. The two suburban appointees now on the board do not have voting power. The issue is a volatile one.

The mother of a man who was fatally shot by Memphis Police Department officers in December 2022 has retained an attorney in her federal lawsuit against the city. The DA’s did not file any criminal charges against the involved officers.

Panthers overcome slow start against Sevier County and advance to girls basketball state semifinals.

Justin Morgan was home-schooled. Alden Applewhite has bounced around schools. Both landed at Murray State, where fans are family and family can be fans.

The lineup of the inaugural Riverbeat festival in Tom Lee Park this May features more than 50 acts and two music showcases on five stages.

Can you guess the new headline for this Daily Memphian story in this week’s Wordrow?

Archer announces three additions. 

This sudoku is a killer, but you’ve got this.

Former County Commissioner Tami Sawyer meets Republican Lisa Arnold in August in the general election race for General Sessions Court Clerk. The presidential primary results mirrored the state.

Glenn Jacobs, better known as Kane, was the featured speaker at the Collierville Chamber’s Excellence in Business Awards banquet.

The five-game winning streak ends with a loss at North Texas. The Tigers next game will be in the AAC Tournament on Sunday against East Carolina.

Seth Bell, a 22-year-old native Memphian, even got David Jones himself to join in on the fun.