Both the Houston Mustangs and the Bartlett Panthers can advance to Spring Fling with victories in the substate game.

The new Tennessee law, which goes into effect July 1, authorizes the state to pursue capital punishment when an adult is convicted of aggravated rape of a child.

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.

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Barbecue teams, food vendors and cooking demos are set up in Tom Lee Park ahead of the inaugural festival’s opening day.

Regional One Health and the Shelby County Health Department will both launch Healthy Start programs with federal funding to improve maternal and child health outcomes in high-need communities. 

The Economic Development Growth Engine approved a loan to Chef Christopher Beavers, who is reopening his restaurant The Grilled Asparagus. 

Wanda Halbert says she’s working on a plan, but she said her reports may still be late or inaccurate, the software auditors recommended doesn’t work for her office and the county is not funding her enough.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the annual fiscal year budget on the first of three readings this week, maintaining the suburb’s $1.73 property-tax rate.

 Andy Ashby, one of the co-founders of the oldest local breweries in Memphis, along with Maggie Emerson, co-founder of Maroon Brew Co., one the newest local breweries, join Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Christian Brothers High School saw tremendous growth off the field and much success on it under the Brothers Boy’s watch.

“I didn’t want to leave,” said owner David Acklin. “That building is beautiful to me, the best in Memphis. I’ve had it for 20 years. I ran with it for as long as I could. I’ve fought and done everything I could to stay there.” 

“We consider it to be defunding police,” a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office official said of a proposed budget that cuts 441 vacant positions from the Sheriff’s office, a $31.4 million impact. 

On this week’s Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield go through a big list of local food news, complete with some Memphis restaurant history and annotations.

“Over the course of the next three to four years ... the airport’s going to be almost completely remodeled,” the airport’s manager said. “When it’s all completed, it’s going to be almost like a brand new airport.”

After 13 years in business and more than 1,000 flavors, Hugh Balthrop finally feels confident in the trajectory of his company, Sweet Magnolia Gelato, and he’s ready to create even more.

Filmmaker Miroslav Mitic is opening the Dream Magic Daily Market on the ground floor of the Exchange Building. 

While teams at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam are setting up for their respective competitions, here’s a broad look at the Memphis barbecue scene.

The Arlington Community Schools budget includes a substantial raise in salaries for the coming fiscal year, an increase official say will make the starting salary for teachers the highest of the suburban districts.

The football game will be aired on ABC for the 10th straight year and will be the first time being played in prime time.

She has done extensive research in the use of music to promote well-being and alleviate pain.

It will be the 22nd year for the luncheon, which benefits the Methodist Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic extension of the Memphis-based health care system. 

It’s not about the money for Tigers star David Jones — it’s about playing at the highest level of basketball. But will an NBA team tell him what he wants to hear this week?

After missing the 2023 softball season, senior shortstop Addie Graham has come back better than ever.

Ryan Silverfield took some time with The Daily Memphian to discuss his program’s momentum and the outlook for this season and beyond.

John’s Creek Shopping Center has a new tenant and Rejuvenate 901 is relocating to Collierville.