The Shelby County commissioner has pleaded not guilty to charges of alleged bribery and attempted tax evasion, and he faces a maximum of 40 years in federal prison. Though, if convicted, he likely would not see that much time behind bars.

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The win over the UTSA Roadrunners gives the Memphis Tigers at least a share of the AAC’s regular-season crown, which they can clinch outright with a victory in Friday’s regular-season finale versus South Florida.

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Taquez Butler scored 18 as the Whitehaven Tigers, after being down early, came back to win their 21st game in a row.

Who could’ve imagined during last season’s epic collapse what would be in store for the Memphis basketball program this season? Who would’ve believed that six months later that Penny Hardaway would do something Josh Pastner or Tubby Smith never could?

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is looking into legal considerations if the state Legislature passes a redistricting plan that could impact North Mississippi representation.

The No. 16 Tigers eked out a 75-70 win against UTSA at the Convocation Center in San Antonio on Tuesday night to clinch a share of the AAC regular-season championship.

This is the box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the UTSA Roadrunners on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Seven musicals will be presented, including a regional premiere of “Come From Away,” the Tony Award-winning musical.

The Grizzlies All-Star forward was injured in Tuesday’s game with the Atlanta Hawks.

With the nonstop flight, Memphians have access to six-night vacation packages to resorts in Cancún, Riviera Maya and Costa Mujeres.

Sherman Weakley, 22, died by suicide, according to his official autopsy.

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The forgivable loans will fund facade improvements, streetscape changes and interior design.

The Memphis-based automotive-parts retailer has warned inflation was holding customers back, impacting its do-it-yourself market.

Here’s who The Daily Memphian predicts will take home some of the AAC’s most notable end-of-season awards next week.

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4. 

After both working at Cordelia’s Market on Mud Island, Robert and Erica Humphreys bought the business earlier this year.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright identified three additional instances where Ford steered county funds to nonprofits federal investigators associated with an alleged kickback scheme.

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The Memphis Grizzlies have lost the last three and six of the last eight. Desmond Bane thinks the team can rebound. “It’s on us,” he says.

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Desmond Bane had has first career triple-double for Memphis, but Dyson Daniels stole the ball from him with 3.8 seconds remaining. Caris LeVert got the ball and streaked down the floor for a layup that beat the horn.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, March 3, 2025, at FedExForum.