MidSouth Airshow is back, featuring Blue Angels
The event will feature static display aircraft, aerobatic performances, military demonstrations and local emergency response helicopters.
Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration
Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.
‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet
A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24. Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’ Related story:
Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’
Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.Related story:
Tigers gain four commits in two days
Coach Ryan Silverfield gets commitments from a three-star quarterback, an offensive lineman and a safety for the University of Memphis.
Two races in Shelby County Democratic primaries get recount
The Tennessee Democratic Party’s primary board ordered recounts for the Shelby County Commission Districts 7 and 11 races.
‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M
Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall.
Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires
A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park.
Five must-see music shows in Memphis this summer
Here are five shows to catch as the last of this late spring fades into three sweaty months of cookouts and fireworks.
Metro
The Early Word: Your house note may go down, and a Tiger’s off the team
Bad Timing got good news, cocktails meet canvases in the Edge and you can play Ja Morant in a new video game.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
Premium Metro Jesse Jackson’s post-MLK rise deeply rooted in Memphis
Education Trigger bill would require Tennessee schools to track, report student immigration status
Education This fall, MSCS regains two campuses and Tennessee’s state-run turnaround district ends
Business
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Premium Business ‘The robots are coming:’ Memphis in the middle of the AI boom
Premium Real Estate Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
Premium Real Estate Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Kleiman steer the rebuild? Will Cedric Coward get the ball?
As the Memphis Grizzlies shift to a rebuild, fans have a lot of questions about the franchise’s direction. Related content:
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High School Sports Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Shane Battier was the first true Memphis Grizzly and authored the franchise’s greatest encore
Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Food News Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed
Suburbs
Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
North Mississippi Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season
Arts & Culture
The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band headline 2026 Riverbeat Music Fest
Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Phantogram, T-Pain, St. Vincent and Wale are among the acts scheduled.
Performing Arts Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February
Opinion
Opinion: A simple blood test can help save more Tennesseans from colorectal cancer
“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, superstar Ja Morant isn’t the only thing up in the air.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for Oak Court Mall
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.