Searching for funding, MPD still not recording interrogations of murder suspects
As the Memphis Police Department struggles to catch up with a nationwide movement to reform interrogations, its failure to record lets an accused murderer go free.
$14M building permit filed for former Benchmark Hotel site
Wei Chen’s adventurous spirit, love of flying recalled
Memphis businessman Wei Chen was remembered Friday as an ardent booster of his adopted hometown, which was on full display in his 2011 flight around the world.
Amazon to build Marshall County facility, first in Mississippi
Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
Confederate monument anniversary reveals a work in progress
One year to the day that Confederate monuments were removed from two city parks, the anniversary revealed the controversy still has some unexpected life left in it among those pursuing the removal of the monuments by different methods.
Metro
The Early Word: Tigers’ losses may cost a pretty Penny; new rooms with a view
New Germantown mayor may be limited to one job, xAI hints at another water-recycling plant and a Filipino bar opens this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Getting MATA on track?
City of Memphis Impasse procedure gets rewrite, delay at City Council meeting
State Government Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
Public Safety Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
Business
Women business leaders say to ‘take the leap,’ embrace opportunities
The Daily Memphian hosted its Women and Business seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Memphis Botanic Garden with speakers Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs.
Premium Health Care ‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
Premium Real Estate Inked: Two Class A buildings on the market; a church expands
Business Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
Premium Real Estate Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
Sports
Calkins: Could this be Penny Hardaway’s last game at FedExForum?
As questions again swirl about the future of Penny Hardaway, athletic director Ed Scott had every chance to address them Wednesday. He chose to stay silent. What could that mean?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Olivier-Maxence Prosper: ‘I saw myself as someone who deserved to be here’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Scotty Pippen is finally healthy — but with a glut of Grizzlies guards, the future is uncertain.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season home finale against USF
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers ‘projecting a $1.2 million deficit’ in men’s basketball, says Memphis AD
Food
British pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
Premium Midtown City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Suburbs
Collierville looking to get library contractor on the books
A new chapter is about to begin for the Collierville library, and those eager to author it can pen their names soon.
Premium Public Safety Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
Arts & Culture
After 10 years in the pulpit, pastor opens sober lounge
A former Memphis pastor opens The Living Room, a luxury lounge without liquor at the former Abundant Life Fellowship Church on Knight Arnold Road.
Music 8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Premium Business Calkins: It’s just what Memphis needed. A win for the city’s sports.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting MATA on track?
The beleaguered public transportation agency is now headed by an operations trustee, and the goal is stability.
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes
Games
Sudoku: March 4
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?