TCAP results 2026: See how your Memphis-area school scored
Search The Daily Memphian’s chart to see how Memphis and Shelby County public schools scored, and whether they improved from last year.Related content:
All MSCS campuses reopen for students Thursday
School is reopening to all Memphis-Shelby County Schools students as Memphis Light, Gas and Water approaches its target date for power restoration.
No game too far for Tigers football fan on 193rd consecutive game
Memphis Tigers fan John Stacy has only missed seven games since 2003, and none since 2011. He drives to every away game, no matter the distance.
Mickell Lowery begins transition to Shelby County mayor
Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery has 250 appointed positions within his administration to fill as he prepares to take the oath of office Monday.
Grinder, Taber & Grinder expanding East Memphis HQ
The building has covered parking and access to the Lichterman Nature Center walking trails, according to property sheets.
St. Jude plans $41M data center expansion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital looks to expand its campus data center as part of its $12.9 billion capital plan.
Table Talk: Bar Limina comes out of its shell with Friday happy hour
Bar Limina hosts oyster happy hour every Friday from 4 p.m. until the restaurant sells out.
Tennessee part of ‘biggest settlement with big tech in world history’
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to settle claims filed by 47 states, including Tennessee, state attorneys general announced. Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionRelated content:
Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Tennessee will receive more than $750 million under the settlement, according to a press release from state attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti.
Memphis issues statement on canceled football series with Mississippi State
Tigers will replace the canceled home-and-home series of games in 2028 and 2029 with a single game at Mississippi State in 2034.
Former airport-area Holiday Inn to be renovated, reopened
A property owner thinks renovating a hotel near the airport could help the area take off.
Memphis adds fourth option to 911 calls: mental health
The City of Memphis announced Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it is introducing a new mental health services option callers can request in emergency situations.
Former Tiger Calvin Austin to miss NFL season with injury
Former Memphis Tigers and current New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.
Local nonprofit gets $2M for suicide prevention
“Mental health touches everyone from every walk of life, and mental health concerns need to be addressed,” Alliance Healthcare Services’ senior vice president of compliance and outpatient programs said.
How former Miami coach Randy Shannon joined the Memphis staff
All it took was about a week of being around the Memphis Tigers football program for former Miami head coach Randy Shannon to make a noticeable impression on the players.
Inked: Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Midtown Athletic Club make moves
The former Cheddar’s Casual Cafe on Winchester Road would give its buyer a large, 2.6-acre lot.
Calkins: It’s one of the most critical seasons in Memphis football history. And nobody has a clue how it will go.
In the long history of Memphis football, never have we known so little about a season that matters so much. Memphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either teamRelated content:
The new owner of the Flyer and Memphis Magazine on local news — and print
Brady Walkinshaw believes in print. Printed papers, that is. And he’s putting his money behind it.
What Daily Memphians think*
“A woman of strength, honor, talent, vision and virtue. Her life on earth has ended but her voice and messages live on. Blessings for her memory. — Barbara Mansberg about Dolly said no to Elvis, but he — and the rest of the world — loved her anyway
“This really is a bigger game for both teams than they would admit. National TV, no TV competition at the time slot and most saying this could be an elimination game for G6 CFP possibilities.” — Kevin Knott about Memphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either team
“The short-sighted unwillingness to properly invest in our high school will be the undoing of this community as more and more of the next generation of young families choose to live elsewhere.” — Josh Malahy about Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money
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Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with a bond to fund some Houston High upgrades and renovation of the Germantown Athletic Club’s indoor natatorium.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis snags rain-shortened Game 2 win at Charlotte
The Redbirds claimed their 70th victory after five frames against the Knights.
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Daily Jigsaw: Powered By Us
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of attendees at the second annual Powered By Us Symposium that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Outages leave Memphis intersections dark, drivers confused
Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County. MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outagesRelated content:
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Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Another day, another cyclist killed by a car. This time, it was ‘The Dancing Man.’
Education Holy Rosary families protest Catholic Diocese after principal’s abrupt exit
Business
‘It absolutely inspires and drives me’: Incoming St. Jude CEO talks career, research, and how he unwinds
Charles Roberts talks about his medical career, advances in childhood cancer research, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and meeting one of the most important figures in U.S. men’s ice hockey history.
Premium Real Estate Poplar Plaza is looking for people who want to hang out
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Business Party in Ardent Studios lawsuit dies, but litigation remains
Premium Real Estate Cordova shopping center sells with plans to add to neighborhood’s growing Asian hub
Sports
Medical examiner’s report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab
New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football ‘It’s going to be a dogfight when you play us’: Huff says about Tigers’ toughness
High School Sports 6 Memphis-area teams ranked in TSWA high school football rankings
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 1
Sports Tiger infielder sues NCAA to get fifth season of eligibility
Food
After a veteran got DOGE’d, she and her family found a cool side hustle
Kendra Lawler and her wife, Claudia, and their two teenagers spent the entire first week of July bringing their food truck, The Neon Crave, to as many events as possible.
Premium Business Maybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Farmers market tomato and sweet corn rice grits
Suburbs
After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock
Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).” Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is starkRelated content:
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Arts & Culture
Author Ron Hall and the Memphis collection he left behind
What happens when the collector dies and leaves his stash behind?
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: New festival brings works of Hemingway, Whitman, Wright to the stage
Arts & Culture ‘The Lorraine’ to open 2026 Indie Memphis Film Festival
Opinion
Opinion: Goodness doesn’t come naturally, it’s learned
“The world today has a shortage of good people, people with integrity, honesty.”
Podcasts
Brent Taylor said legal immigration should be ‘paused’
The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Scheffler wins!
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of FedEx St. Jude Championship winner Scottie Scheffler that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.