Having the new Grizzlies rookie perform the Redbirds’ first pitch has become a ceremonial introduction to the city. But this moment also introduces a new Grizzlies era.

Mayor Paul Young said he wants to shift the perspective of mayoral accomplishments to be throughout several administrations. To make his point, he interviewed previous Memphis mayors: Willie Herenton, A C Wharton Jr. and Jim Strickland.

A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.

He is succeeding William Anderson, who served two tenures in the role.

At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.

The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.

Memphis Tigers women’s soccer schedule for the 2026 season consists of 17 regular season matches and two preseason exhibition contests.

The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward? 

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free. 

The Thai Cobb salad was one of The Daily Memphian’s late food writer Jennifer Biggs’ favorite things. 

Wednesday’s game was shortened to seven innings due to a pregame rain delay. But Charlotte rose in a bonus eighth to secure the win.

Even before a federal judge halted the state takeover of MSCS, it’s unclear whether the new oversight board had final-approval authority over any of the other contracts elected board members approved Tuesday. And the questions don’t stop there.

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When a judge is absent for nearly 40% of the days he’s due to be on the bench, the ripples can affect the entire criminal justice system, including defendants who may have to spend longer in jail than they should have.

A strip mall near a former Southaven Walmart has a new owner. Meanwhile, two other companies are closing their DeSoto County branches.

Mark Matheny attributes the teachings of Rev. James Lawson Jr. for inspiring “A Walk Into Nonviolence,” a four-day children’s camp for ages 5-12. 

Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Police Harbor Patrol and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play. 

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

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and St. George’s named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys soccer team. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outage map showed more than 15,000 of the utility’s customers without power.

The Grizzlies acquired a few draft assets by trading away Santi Aldama, but they also maintained the ability to use the large traded player exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. 

Heather Currier Hunt will head the St. Jude academy, where she will help build leadership skills “whether you’re in facilities, or you’re a Nobel laureate, and everything in between.” 

With the heat index possibly reaching 110 this weekend, officials suggest taking precautions.

Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment. 

A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.