Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests
After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.
Tennessee National Guard members halt patrols Friday for ‘administrative work,’ Marshals Service says
The Tennessee National Guard remains deployed as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, according to Gov. Bill Lee’s office. Lee commands deployment of the state’s guard.
Grizzlies leave OrthoSouth, will return to Campbell Clinic as team medical provider and partner
The Memphis Grizzlies are returning to Campbell Clinic as the team’s medical provider and partner. Memphis Grizzlies split with OrthoSouth 3 years into 10-year dealRelated content:
County doesn’t want to pay Wanda Halbert’s legal fees
The county’s second attempt to oust Wanda Halbert as County Clerk ended with a court order dictating county government should pay her legal fees.
Memphis at UNLV: What to know for Tigers’ season opener
A few areas to focus on when the first game of the Charles Huff era begins Saturday night at UNLV.
Arts Beat: After two miscarriages, Emily Skaja was drowning. So she wrote a book of poems.
When she started writing “Black Lake,” award-winning poet and University of Memphis professor Emily Skaja expected to document her healing journey. “But that didn’t happen.”
Bailey: Leadership Lakeland returns as a new step to encourage citizen participation
Lakeland’s reintroduced leadership class models the success stories of many suburban government programs.
Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals
A newly released autopsy shows 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back in Downtown Memphis in July.
Lee Harris exits county government with portrait and new job at Ole Miss
Outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said his portrait will take his place at the county building.
Food Files: Hive Bagel & Deli East Memphis location set to open this weekend
Also, a cocktail bar prepares to open in the former Longshot space Downtown, and Flip Side Pinball Bar can now serve liquor.
Gov. Lee chooses commutation instead of exoneration in Nashville murder conviction
Gov. Bill Lee also announced his decision to grant pardons to 33 other Tennesseans who have completed prison sentences and have not been convicted of any crime for at least five years since they were released.
September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones
Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.
Former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside to change plea in federal criminal case
Whiteside, a convicted sex offender and ex-DeSoto County youth pastor, is set to change her not guilty plea to one of the three federal charges she is facing.
Mississippi redistricting town hall centers on one question: What’s fair?
Mississippians packed Northwest Community College in Southaven Thursday night, arguing for and against the state’s anticipated redistricting efforts.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Congratulations Lee on your tenure as County Mayor and best wishes for you at Ole Miss.” — William Bond about Lee Harris exits county government with portrait and new job at Ole Miss
“Glad to see that after weeks we get the information that Johnson was shot in the back, just as his family believed. Now let us see the video.” — Jim Mulroy about Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals
“Huff is a breath of fresh air and has our total support.” — Kevin Combs about Memphis at UNLV: What to know for Tigers’ season opener
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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Daily Jigsaw: An Elvis-themed smokehouse
Today’s puzzle features the interior of Glenn’s Smokehouse in Searcy, Arkansas. Sophia Surret took the photo.
Metro
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.
Premium Shelby County With days left in office, second ouster attempt of Wanda Halbert is near dismissal
Education TCAP results 2026: See how your Memphis-area school scored
Public Safety DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County
City of Memphis Memphis adds fourth option to 911 calls: mental health
Business
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.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Midtown Athletic Club make moves
Premium Business The new owner of the Flyer and Memphis Magazine on local news — and print
Update Health Care St. Jude plans $41M data center expansion
Business Tennessee part of ‘biggest settlement with big tech in world history’
Sports
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.
High School Sports Week 2 high school football preview: 6A hopefuls collide at Whitehaven
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How former Miami coach Randy Shannon joined the Memphis staff
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football series with Mississippi State canceled
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind moves into the top spot
Food
Rain check: Some local restaurants lose $20K due to power outages
“This was just this week’s fire, and we’re past it, and now we have to look forward to next week’s fire,” said one restaurant owner.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Bar Limina comes out of its shell with Friday happy hour
Suburbs
Grandkids of Germantown residents could attend suburb’s schools for free
Shelby County kids who live outside Germantown but have a grandparent residing within the suburb’s limits may be able to attend the municipal district’s schools for free beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.
Premium Germantown Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money
Arts & Culture
Dolly said no to Elvis, but he — and the rest of the world — loved her anyway
Beloved icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, never met Elvis Presley, but they nearly collaborated on a version of her famed ballad “I Will Always Love You.”
Premium Business Maybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.
Opinion
Sanford: A closer look at red state Tennessee’s mad dash to erase the blue
“The scuttlebutt started at the Tennessee State Capitol several months before the U.S. Supreme Court took a scalpel to Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.”
Podcasts
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.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Elvis love
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of preparations for the 49th annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating Elvis Presley's death that was taken by Brad Vest.