Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
Metro
Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
MPD Chief C.J. Davis showed the Memphis City Council data for the first two months of 2026 that showed multi-double-digit percentage drops year over year in crime.
Metro XAI files $659 million building permit
Elections Brent Taylor faces potential Democratic challenger in August state primaries
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Business
Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
The company will close its facility April 26.
Health Care ‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
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Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
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Sports
Which returning Memphis players logged the most snaps last season?
Spring football for Memphis begins later this month, with the first official practice scheduled for March 23.
Premium Sports Hill: There will be March Madness in Memphis after all
Premium High School Sports Hutchison returns to state final four behind Miss Basketball finalist Ava Jones
High School Sports Division 2 state basketball tournament preview: Briarcrest, Hutchison, St. George’s two wins from gold ball
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Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
The Lake District may be on the verge of getting new life with townhomes and a potential hotel emerging in the near future.
North Mississippi Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
Arts & Culture
Memphis artists explore identity, memory and the metaphysical
This March art roundup includes one show that honors Neena Wang, who died last fall at the age of 30.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Bride!,’ Oscar winner ‘Flow’
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.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
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Games
Sudoku: March 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?