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:
Parents, pets and local politicians lined an intersection, holding signs condemning everything from President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts to the war in Iran.
As President Donald Trump touts the Memphis Safe Task Force as proof that tough immigration policies and aggressive enforcement are restoring “law and order,” Mayor Paul Young argues Memphis’ long-term safety depends more on tackling poverty, disinvestment and other root causes.
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Morgan Steel is expanding its local presence by moving into a former Nucor Steel building.
With the latest resignation, the sole full-time faculty member left in the occupational therapy department is the instructor accused of mistreating her students.
Frayser? Trezevant? Frayser-Trezevant? As construction continues, MSCS will have to make up its collective mind.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city is moving in the right direction on crime, but didn’t credit President Donald Trump or the Memphis Safe Task Force for that.
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
The 39-point loss was Memphis’ worst defeat of the season, with 11 games still to play. Related content:
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Standouts from Collierville, Lewisburg, Millington, MUS, St. Mary’s and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.
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“I’ve GOT to find an excuse to dine here!!” — Michelle Pellay-Walker about What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
“Bipartisan bills are the best when it benefits all citizens.” — Derrol Porter about Two state senators are trying to add more judges in Shelby County
“When will Memphis start hiring the 500 new police officers so desperately needed to control crime after the surge ends?” — William Wilcox about Reality check? Dropping crime numbers meet the first spring weekend on Beale Street
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Today’s puzzle looks back at former President Barack Obama’s visit to Memphis in 2011 and was taken by Charles Dharapak for the Associated Press.
A violent Friday night Downtown stokes the ongoing debate about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s effectiveness.
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Julius Thedford, who averaged 8.4 points and a team-high five rebounds in 2025-26, is staying with Memphis. But the Tigers have more work to do.
Jennifer Chandler reviews Maru Handroll Bar, where Japanese hamachi, whole blue fin tuna, scallops and uni make up the “tiny” but “well-curated” menu.
A new developer plans to deliver on more than 100 townhouses for The Lake District, bringing progress to Lakeland’s mixed-use development after bankruptcy and foreclosure.
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.
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.