First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and Memphis coach Charles Huff address the Protect College Sports Act.
Jordan Devey played for the Tigers in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
Ethan Thabeet is a 7-foot, 15-year-old who was born in Memphis a year after Hasheem Thabeet was drafted by the Grizzlies. Last week, he got his first official offer from a Division I program: UTSA.
The Memphis Classic, a Women’s Tennis Association 250-level tournament at Leftwich Tennis Center, kicks off with an exhibition night, Saturday, July 25.
The show also highlights the movement’s Black activists and Memphians Ida B. Wells and Mary Church Terrell, who fought to keep questions of racial justice from being sidelined by white suffragists eager to appease Southern lawmakers.
Southaven is cracking down on blight in the city. But has it gone too far?
“Why did Memphis open basketball practice to the media in the middle of July? To ‘get people back with Memphis basketball,’ said Penny Hardaway. It’s a worthy task.”
Plus, a 14-year-old wing spot has opened its “bigger, better” location in Collierville.
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
Superintendents from three suburban school districts appeared on “Behind the Headlines” to talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.
Three judges denied an injunction in a combined civil rights lawsuit that challenged Tennessee’s new congressional map. The map favors Republicans as it splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to catch a mind-bending Jim Carrey classic on the big screen and how to get a peek inside Ballet Memphis’ HQ.
The Lynx navigated a tough schedule and finished 8-4 in 2025. But a play here or there could have made that mark even better, something the team intends to do in 2026.
Memphis Redbirds shortstop Thomas Saggese drilled a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to walk off Durham, 7-5, Thursday night at AutoZone Park.
“When there is a will there is a way! Right here in Memphis!” — David Kaplan about Calkins: Can Memphis basketball be Memphis basketball again?
“This was not tax evasion, this was a paperwork snafu. People make mistakes.” — Richard Jurczyk about A Cooper-Young cocktail bar lost its liquor license. It’s trying to survive with a little help from friends.
“Nice job, Mr. Varlas.” — John Malmo about Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
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Today’s puzzle features Denzel Simusialela celebrating after winning the men’s 200m during the 2026 Ed Murphey Classic, and it was taken by Brad Vest.
The marker unveiled Wednesday is about the past but also the present push to restore and renovate the Klondike area where Lee lived out his life after he saved the lives of 32 people on the Mississippi River in 1925.
One agribusiness giant is adding to its local presence while another is reducing its footprint.
Linebacker Mike Montgomery and offensive lineman Maarten Woudsma will join Memphis coach Charles Huff in representing the Tigers at media days.
After a local cocktail bar lost its liquor license in May, its revenues plummeted at least 75%.
Southaven residents have one month to fix their broken blinds or they could be facing jail time.
IMAX, 70mm, both? Chris Herrington breaks down all the ways you can see the movie of the year — and his Christopher Nolan film rankings. Plus, a Memphian-directed documentary explores the Newport Folk Festivals.
“Those of us who don’t stand to profit off zoning decisions must speak up and support a vision for a more walkable Memphis. Not only will this support small local businesses, but it will save lives on our roads.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of an original Merrymobile and was taken by Mark Weber.