The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.

Ed Scott told the university’s board of trustees how the Tigers are “punching well above our weight class.”

Since 1984, the Orpheum Theatre has brought Broadway shows to Memphis audiences. Now, Memphis audiences could help send a show to Broadway.

“I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”

Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees. 

Tennessee officials said Wednesday they are appealing a recent court ruling that invalidated two state gun laws.

Although some in the University of Memphis community are angry with President Bill Hardgrave over the recent end of the school’s DEI efforts, the school’s Board of Trustees awarded him a $100,000 performance bonus Wednesday.

Both teams have started the season 5-0. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. on the Park Avenue campus.

“There is no doubt in my mind this facility can go a long way in helping Memphis reduce crime and help some of these children. It is desperately needed. Cost and bureaucracy should not be a problem.”

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors went through its property tax review, lowering the millage so property owners don’t face sticker shock after reappraisal.

The Southaven facility will have three swing suites available for members and non-members to rent for unlimited tee times.

When a dish only has two main ingredients, there isn’t much room for error.

“If we want our city to thrive, we need a strong transit system. It effects all of us who want our packages delivered, our children to learn, our construction projects completed, our coffee to be made, and so much more.”

Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from 901 Day artist Chantelle Rytter’s lantern puppets, taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.

This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Orion Financial and Financial Federal Bank announce promotions and additions. 

Left fielder Mike Antico posted his second multi-homer game of the season.

This is at least the second stabbing at the jail this year. 

St. Jude is the big beneficiary when John Calipari brings his Arkansas Razorbacks to Memphis for a charity exhibition. But will the former Tigers coach come in the regular season too?

The luxury hotel features commercial spaces, an outdoor patio, meeting and event spaces, and standard hotel amenities.

It had to be the right moment for John Calipari to come back to Memphis. This is the right moment.

Here’s what Arkansas coach — and former Memphis coach — John Calipari and Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said during a press conference Tuesday about their upcoming matchup in next month’s 2025 Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic preseason charity exhibition.

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Also, opening this week: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and “Love, Brooklyn” with “Moonlight” star Andre Holland.

On Tuesday, The Daily Memphian obtained an MPD report that gives more details on the shooting that ultimately led to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris’ recusal. A 14-year-old is charged in that shooting.