Two charged in death of victim found on Tennessee Street
The victim was identified as St. Jude employee Alexander Bulakhov, 32, and comes amid increased concern about Downtown crime, including a recently released Downtown Safety Plan.
American Airlines offers FedEx pilots $250,000 signing bonus
A FedEx leader says offer may be worth it for pilots tired of reduced hours or schedule uncertainty.
County Commission wants ‘status update’ from Wanda Halbert prosecutor
New documents show Halbert’s office owes more than $9,800 in rent on the Poplar Plaza location she vacated last week. She hasn’t turned in a monthly report on time for revenues collected by her office since July 2021, and the commission is asking questions.
County Commission debates mental health diversion plan for county jail
The commission delayed a decision on $2.5 million to begin planning for a countywide mental health treatment facility until after Thanksgiving.
Women’s basketball: Memphis forces UT into OT, but can’t take the W
The Tigers used a 12-3 run over the last three minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime against 15th-ranked Tennessee, but fell 84-74 Monday in Knoxville.
Law license reinstated for ADA who pleaded guilty to DUI
An assistant district attorney who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence has had her law license reinstated.
Colored trees project brings audio and visual experience to the Greenway
As the leaves begin to change, visitors will see an unusual color on the trees along the Wolf River Greenway.
After months with no compost service, Memphis issues request for contractors
For the first time ever, the City of Memphis is also looking for a composting service who could also compost biosolids — the sludge created by treating domestic wastewater — to save local landfill space.
Have close games better prepared the Tigers for SMU?
The Tigers would have liked to put some of their opponents away in a less stressful manner, but those moments might have helped Memphis be more prepared for what situations might arise when SMU travels to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
War torn: Owner of Memphis patisserie can’t help but think of Gaza
Twenty-three years ago when she was 11, Nuha Abuduhair almost moved from Memphis to Gaza. Today, she runs her own business here. But not a moment passes without her thinking of loved ones in Gaza.
Public defender’s office struggling to handle first-degree murder cases
The Shelby County Public Defender’s Office is struggling to handle first-degree murder cases, according to an email sent out to Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court judges in July and a recent filing in a first-degree murder case.
Drake, J. Cole tour date scheduled for Memphis
Drake’s “It’s All A Blur — Big As The What Tour” with J. Cole is scheduled for FedExForum on Tuesday, March 5.
Buckley: Memphis, SMU, Saturday. Biggest game of the year. Really, it is.
A win over the Mustangs would keep the Tigers’ American Athletic Conference Championship hopes alive.
Herrington: Gilyard, Biyombo are unlikely starters who’ve helped stabilize the Grizzlies
If you had been told, just after the Grizzlies were eliminated from the playoffs last spring, that the team would be starting Jacob Gilyard and Bismack Biyombo nine games into the following season, you might have guessed the season was going very poorly.
Memphis just misses cut in first AP Top 25 poll of regular season
Tigers barely miss the Associated Press Top 25 poll after opening season with wins over Jackson State and Missouri. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot for Week 1Related story:
Grizzlies Insider: Marcus Smart’s foundation comes first, even before basketball
“It’s probably the most important thing to me in this world,” Smart said of his foundation. “That’s who I am. Having the experiences that I did allows me to fully appreciate the moments when we give back and what it really means.”
Tiger men’s soccer to open NCAA tournament at home
On Monday, Nov. 13, the NCAA announced coach Richard Mulrooney’s men had received an at-large bid into the field of 64 and will open tournament play this weekend.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Covington, Fairley, Germantown and Houston are up for consideration this week.
Saint Francis and Bartlett High grow internship program
“We talk about the nursing shortage all the time, but actually there’s a shortage in many disciplines within the health care system.”
How The Daily Memphian has evolved as it approaches its sixth year
As part of a series of conversations about our anniversary on Sept. 18 — including interviews with board chair Andy Cates, columnist Dan Conaway and more — Eric Barnes sat down with our editorial director, Mary Cashiola, and our digital director, Holly Whitfield.
Metro
Feagins case against MSCS returns to square one
Her lawsuit requests she be restored to the superintendent seat or paid severance as outlined in her contract.
Public Safety Plea deal reached with last Young Dolph gunman, but sentencing delayed again
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MSCS has a new leader, and Rhodes goes to prison
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Business
Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
There were 22.1 million vinyl records sold in the first half of 2025 alone, according to a Recording Industry Association of America report.
Real Estate Snow freezes January home sales
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport adds new nonstop flight to Austin, Texas
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Sports
Martin: Brace yourselves, Memphis fans. After loss to North Texas, the real storm is here.
The Tigers may have weathered one storm. But the bad news is that another storm cell arrived Thursday night, and it could hang around until next Thursday. Martin: How is Penny Hardaway doing at Memphis? We asked AI.Related content:
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Self-inflicted mistakes cost Memphis in road loss to North Texas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: North Texas 76, Memphis 69
Player of the Week Standouts from MUS, Lausanne voted players of the week
Sports Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction for extra eligibility
Food
$15 deal: Jerk chicken quesadilla at RP Tracks
“Eleven years after finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Memphis, I couldn’t remember what I used to order at RP Tracks outside of cheap beer and lots of fries.”
Food From the paintings to the plate: Dixon cafe menu looks to art for inspiration
Suburbs
Big projects are on the horizon for Arlington, mayor says
In his fourth term as the suburb’s mayor, Mike Wissman focused on Arlington’s recent growth and what’s coming that will shape the town’s future.
Premium Real Estate Germantown board to consider The Standard’s financing plan
Arts & Culture
Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
There were 22.1 million vinyl records sold in the first half of 2025 alone, according to a Recording Industry Association of America report.
The To-Do List From speed dating to partner painting: What to do for Valentine’s Day
Opinion
Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Podcasts
New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
As Indie Memphis bounces back from a year without its signature film festival, the group’s new co-executive director, Alicia George, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s future.
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.