Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Recipe Exchange: Frost Bake Shop owner’s favorite cookie
These cookies may be Frost Bake Shop owner Bill Kloos’ favorite, but the only way you can try them is to make them at home.
Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund
The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.
Here’s the scoop on Sunday’s ice cream festival
Eight local ice cream venders. Four flavors each. Unlimited samples.
Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.
A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Falsettos’ musicals opening in Memphis
Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre are producing musicals that open Friday.
Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.
Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
After two years in limbo, Ramble on Summer seems to be moving ahead, bringing another piece to the development on U.S. 70 in Bartlett.
Sudoku: June 6
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Ardent was also known for its outstanding video production facilities and staff. ...” — Joe Callaway about Dueling lawsuits threaten Memphis historic Ardent studios
“Hats off to Ed Scott. When it comes to transparency, he seems like the best AD the Tigers have had in quite a while. Hands down.” — Cornell Christion about Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
“Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back. ...” — Asif Ahmed about Ja Morant May bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: June 6
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Beauty and the Ducks
Today’s puzzle is of Cogsworth from the cast of “Beauty and the Beast” serving as Duckmaster at The Peabody Hotel. The photo was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Renovated Bickford Aquatic Center makes a splash
The renovated Bickford Aquatic Center opened Thursday, June 4, in North Memphis just in time for summer.
Public Safety Another 201 Poplar inmate dies
Metro Fueling up for a fight: Kuhn launches congressional bid at Cordova gas station
Spirit of Memphis Funeral service for Mary and Jon McCalla set
Premium Public Safety With Memphis as a ‘model city,’ feds offer other towns money to fight crime
Business
Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood
Working a few lots at a time with different developers, the City of Memphis is beginning to connect the vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood to form a pattern of redevelopment.
Premium Business Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Business Ducks Unlimited raises billions for waterfowl protection
Premium Real Estate Inked: Dunkin', Tolteca and Welltower do deals
Premium Real Estate From ashes, a Mapco Express will rise on Poplar and Highland — with a patio
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
The rebuilding Grizzlies tried to trade Ja Morant once. They’ll soon try again. The rest remains a mystery.
Sports Sloane Stephens accepts wildcard to play in Memphis Classic
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls track and field awards: Three-peats for Collierville’s Webb, Seymour
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football
Food
Food Files: Taco Prime, Petals of a Peony adding multiple locations
While Taco Prime and Petals of a Peony expand, Peach Cobbler Factory opens and The Farm Table closes.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Sound the alarm for this chicken Parm
Suburbs
Smell that? That’s the hot asphalt of Nail Road’s extension in DeSoto County.
County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.
Millington In Millington’s capital-improvement plan and budget, ‘there’s something for everybody’
Arts & Culture
With ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in town, Gaston plays tour guide and Cogsworth is a duckmaster
A Memphis native has returned home to take the Orpheum stage — and help his castmates find a good place to eat. Plus, the Peabody ducks are keeping time with the help of a new clock.
Premium Music 5 must-see shows for Black Music Month — and a block party
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Poverty is never just economic’
Opinion by David Jordan: “If we align our efforts across sectors and remain rooted in both compassion and accountability, Memphis can become a national model for what human flourishing looks like in practice.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
Pride weekend kicks off and we all scream for the Memphis Ice Cream Festival. Bianca Phillips comes on The AM/DM to talk things to do this weekend in Memphis.