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<strong>Toronto Raptors Sandro Mamukelashvili (back row, from right), Scottie Barnes and Chucky Hepburn visit with some kids (front row) at St. Jude Children&rsquo;s Research Hospital.</strong> (Courtesy St. Jude)Premium Memphis Grizzlies

Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis

Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.

By Drew Hill 7 minutes ago
Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?

“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”

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By Geoff Calkins 8 minutes ago
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Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb

Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”

By Noah McLane 11 minutes ago
State Government

Tennessee bill would make drink spiking a felony and require test strips at bars

Led by Sen. Paul Rose, R-Covington, a bipartisan bill that aims to crack down on the use of “date rape” drugs to involuntarily intoxicate someone cruised through the Senate, but is set for a challenge in the House.

By Noah McLane 2 hours ago

  • Education

    MSCS advances improvement plan, acknowledges ‘critical blind spots’ uncovered by state’s audit

    MSCS head Roderick Richmond is advancing plans to improve internal controls and district processes in response to forensic audit findings released last week. Now, the district has launched two websites to track progress.

    By Laura Testino 2 hours ago
  • Music

    Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell

    The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.

    By Elle Perry 2 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Doctor shortage may be coming; WWII hero gets a degree

    Ja Morant’s mansion is for sale, solar panels are having a Memphis moment and Wang’s Mandarin House has new owners. 

    By Bianca Phillips 11 hours ago
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: Did Houdini ever perform in Memphis?

    One hundred years after his untimely death, Harry Houdini still captivates the imaginations of magicians and magic fans worldwide, including in Memphis. In this installment of Ask the Memphian, we tell you about Houdini’s three visits to the Bluff City, the first of which came at the end of the 19th century.

    By Jody Callahan 7 hours ago
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Calkins: After more than eight decades, a Memphis war hero will finally be awarded the diploma he earned

    Memphis State student Arthur Allen was hailed as a war hero when he was killed in a bombing mission over Germany. More than 80 years later, Allen’s family will be presented with the diploma that Allen well and truly earned.

    By Geoff Calkins 6 hours ago
  • Premium Music

    ‘All these shining stars’ — Keeping up with Memphis’ music family, the Whalums

    The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.

    By John Klyce 6 hours ago
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Last day to register to vote; NCAA portal opens

    Also happening this week: Marie Feagins’ lawsuit is back in court, and the Chucalissa Homecoming Festival returns.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 05, 2026
  • Education

    Tennessee elementary schools might limit classroom digital device use under pending law

    Tennessee schools could limit digital access to K-5 students under pending law.

    By Melissa Brown April 05, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford

    You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.

    By John Klyce April 05, 2026
  • Premium Business

    Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year

    Many of those downy little ducklings get to fly before they even sprout feathers — traveling on FedEx jets from the Cordova hatchery to buyers around the country.

    By Jody Callahan April 05, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    As Shelby County preps for May and August votes, a TMZ video grabs attention

    As the governor’s race heats up, a camera captures Marsha Blackburn at the D.C. airport. And when early voting starts April 15, all Memphis area locations will be open.

    By Bill Dries April 05, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel

    Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.

    By Jody Callahan April 04, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition

    Three were wounded, two critically, after gunfire erupted in Downtown Memphis early Saturday morning, police said.

    By Jody Callahan April 04, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City, county want input on new zoning plan

    The new plan is a part of Memphis 3.0, which has received local pushback.

    By Andy Ashby April 03, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments

    The mayor reacts to the NBA superstar’s suggestion that the Memphis Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 03, 2026
  • Behind The Headlines

    Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.

    By Bill Dries April 03, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: LeBron talks trash, and BC allegedly led cops on a chase

    Pooh Shiesty gets arrested, Hardaway hires a manager and a new restaurant is coming to Clark Tower.

    By Bianca Phillips April 03, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping

    Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.

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    FBI agents serve warrant at Pooh Shiesty family home

    By Aarron Fleming April 02, 2026
  • State Government

    Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners

    A Republican lawmaker wants guns to be allowed on college campuses, public parks and other places they have been historically banned. “It’s almost like they’re married to that one (Second) Amendment,” said one Memphis lawmaker.

    By Noah McLane April 02, 2026
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest

    Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke allegedly tried to escape after a deputy attempted to pull him over and was later arrested for possessing more than 200 grams of a controlled substance.

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    Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas

    By Jody Callahan, Drew Hill April 02, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation

    “That tells me you don’t like your freedom and you want to be in custody until your case is over and I will absolutely accommodate that request,” the judge said.

    By Aarron Fleming April 02, 2026
  • Education

    House Republicans tie immigrant student tracking to Tennessee voucher expansion bill

    Tennessee House Republicans have inserted a student immigration tracking requirement into a pending voucher program expansion bill, linking two of the most controversial policies affecting state public schools in recent years.

    By Melissa Brown April 02, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup

    A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 02, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: BC goes to jail, and a rapper’s family home gets raided

    Partial MSCS audit finds waste and abuse, Halbert’s ouster attempt is back on and Hana Haden has “that dawg” in her.

    By Bianca Phillips April 02, 2026
  • Collierville

    St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board

    “When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”

    By Abigail Warren April 02, 2026

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