Teen arrested in fatal Shelby Farms shooting, officials say
Deputies arrest 16-year-old male in fatal shooting at Shelby Farms earlier this week that left Coriuan Bean, 17, dead
Five former MPD officers dismissed from Tyré Nichols civil suit
The plaintiffs filed to dismiss them so that the planned November 2026 trial could continue as scheduled.
Partisan MSCS board races begin as state considers takeover. Here’s who is running for office.
As voters cast early ballots in the primary, Tennessee lawmakers are expected to take final votes on takeover legislation that would strip elected school board members of their powers by granting major decision-making authority to nine Shelby County state appointees.
201 inmate died from drug overdose, autopsy says
Marcel Hutton, 35, was found unresponsive in the Shelby County Jail around 7 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025.
After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
Tennessee passes $58B budget
Tennessee’s fiscal year 2027 includes $50 million for public safety in Memphis, $350 million for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and $3.5 million for the new Downtown art museum.
Lakeland dives deeper into discussion on change of government
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates.
Bailey: Germantown’s debate on full-time mayor heats up
With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.
How Penny Hardaway convinced one of the nation’s top shooters to pick Memphis
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
Meet the candidates for Shelby County sheriff
The Daily Memphian interviewed the five Democratic and two Republican primary candidates for sheriff, asking them about 201 Poplar, recruiting and retention, the Memphis Safe Task Force, and more.
Big Bill’s Bar-Be-Que is back
Not only is the famed barbecue restaurant reopening Friday, April 17, but Big Bill himself is now managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
Triple shooting leaves 1 dead in Parkway Village, MPD says
The incident began a little after 4:30 p.m. at a small strip shopping center at 3193 Mendenhall Road, police said.
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
Memphis Tigers land 6-9 forward Deng
Jerry Deng, a 6-9 transfer from N.C. State, committed to the Memphis Tigers on Thursday night, according to a report from League Ready.Related content:
Fundraising picture for May county primary election remains unclear
The lack of financial forms makes it difficult to see how key candidates have fared with donors in the past three months.
TN lawmakers vote to stifle education lawsuits as MSCS takeover legislation advances
“We don’t want anyone using those public dollars that we send down to educate the children to enter into litigation because they might not agree with the high accountability standards that we’re putting in place,” bill sponsor state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, said.
Food Files: Stix Express Downtown to close, plus more Dunkin’
Stix Express Downtown will close Friday, April 24. Meanwhile, two coffee locations have made progress toward opening.
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses to Gwinnett in 10-inning game
The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers, Thursday night at AutoZone Park.
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Sudoku: April 17
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Daily Jigsaw: Houston Classic
This jigsaw puzzle is of Khaleigh Hill of Arlington High competing at the 32nd annual Houston Classic and was taken by Wes Hale.
Daily WordRow: April 17
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Metro
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
Premium Public Safety Man charged with attempting to kidnap mayor enters plea
2026 Elections Elections Democratic primary race for county clerk is biggest field on May 5 ballot
Public Safety A week before MPD officers beat Tyré Nichols, MPD shot a 17-year-old. The incident is part of reams of new evidence to be introduced in Nichols’ civil case.
City of Memphis Central Library gets moving on escalator replacement
Business
‘White box grants’ could make properties facing Main Street Mall more move-in ready
The Center City Development Corp. approved $220,000 worth of incentives for Downtown improvements.
Premium Financial Services First Horizon reports strong first quarter, optimistic amid ‘trouble in Middle East’
Premium Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics leasing bulk warehouse in Olive Branch
Premium Business Downtown Longshot space could be filled by new cocktail bar
Premium Real Estate Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Sports
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 1 and counts down players No. 18 to No. 9.
Memphis Tigers Basketball How Memphis basketball’s latest commitment plans to ‘turn the city up’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Jimbo Fisher was at Tiger practice - because Charles Huff says learning never stops
High School Sports Parker Pounds’ dream to play for Tigers comes true
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: From high peaks to the long haul, Marc Gasol had the greatest career and then some
Food
Muddy’s Bake Shop being sold to new local owners
On Leap Day 2008, Kat Gordon opened a small cupcake shop in East Memphis’ Sanderlin Centre. Over the past 18 years, she has grown and restructured her beloved bakery in some unexpected ways.
Premium Food News Big Bad Breakfast to open in Cooper-Young
Premium North Mississippi The verdict is in: The Docket brings legal-themed dining and unique flavors to Hernando
Suburbs
Lakeland board recommends pay hike for elected officials
A Lakeland citizens advisory group thinks the suburbs’ elected officials deserve a bump in salary and have recommended raises for them — a decision that still have several steps to clear before enacted.
Premium Germantown Germantown has a plan for winter weather
Premium Education Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Arts & Culture
Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’
City of Memphis Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million
Opinion
Opinion: Arts, culture and the future of the Memphis economy
“We need to build a cultural plan — a long-term strategy that guides how Memphis and Shelby County builds infrastructure for investment to integrate arts, culture and entertainment into its economic development, urban planning and community life.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Choctaw homecoming
Today’s puzzle is of Eduardo Tellez with Danza Quetzalcoatl and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.