For the first time in about a decade, parents of seniors will not be permitted to visit the elementary schools as their children return for one last walkthrough before their graduation.
About a dozen campuses run by Memphis-Shelby County Schools will be subject to more academic scrutiny over the next year as officials work to improve the schools’ F letter grades.
Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year.
Erica Horton’s new instant obsession is Kuya on South Main Street and, after two solo visits, she’s already had almost everything on the entire menu.
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
The 2023 lawsuit, filed by Friends for our Riverfront and others, challenging the new Memphis Art Museum Downtown has hit another barrier.
In this week’s To-Do List, a Ghanaian artist makes life-sized movie poster art, an author chases ghosts at Elmwood and Soul & Spirits has a street-food fest.
The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.
Local control of Tennessee’s airports would be grounded if a bill that would give airport-board appointment power to a handful of state lawmakers glides through both chambers.
Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.Related content:
“I heard three to four. And then another burst and then another. It was probably about 15-20 shots. It was a lot. And everybody was running,” said a resident.
Are the Magic and Suns going to miss the playoffs? The Memphis Grizzlies sure hope so.
A company is leaving its office space adjacent to Dixon Gallery & Gardens later this year, opening a rare opportunity in East Memphis.
“Hillbilly Bible” is a faith-based comedy drama that will now be filmed in honor of late actor John Amos.
What seems to set this event apart from others in the same vein is the craft component to the offerings. There isn’t any single brand or spirit featured.
“What a great story and how wonderful that Germantown honors the memory of one of its most outstanding citizens!” — Ignacio Vincentelli about Germantown renames field as ‘place of honor’ for drowning victim
“Buy them both out, start over.” — Russell Rutledge about Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke ruled out for season
“This reminds me of a Dilbert cartoon. The pointy haired boss gives Dilbert more work and then wants daily reports to explain why he’s so far behind.” — Tom Jeanette about Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act heading to state Senate floor
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The Redbirds open the 2026 season on the road against the Gwinnett Stripers before returning to AutoZone Park for their home opener against the Norfolk Tides.
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Today’s puzzle is the gumball machine at Hillboyz Wing and Burger Bar and was taken by Brad Vest.
“It does not alter the work that the district attorney is doing, does not restrict their discretion,” state Sen. Brent Taylor said.
Webb stands among Memphis’ most consequential entrepreneurs, and he’s credited with revolutionizing cheerleading and turning it into what we see today.
From the opening play — a lob to Wembanyama — the Spurs dominated. An early 22-4 lead became a 57-44 margin at the half.
Remington teaches courses in the basics — knife skills, butchery, classic cooking techniques and plating — before students take a course that everyone simply calls “cafe.”
“I’m stating unequivocally that I made some large mistakes in budgeting,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said.
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.