Trash. Drag racing. Weed, pills and stacks of cash.
City leaders get an earful from Frayser citizens at Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s third “One Memphis” forum.
New MSCS superintendent’s contract includes ethics clause
The former superintendent departed under an investigation into allegations that he abused power and violated district policies.
Tuesday prep report: St. George’s opens district play with impressive win
The youthful St. George’s Gryphons score early and often against visiting ECS, winning a 14-3 run-rule game.
Memphis bridges designed for ‘barge impact’
There are a litany of things that can cause a ship or barge to collide with a bridge, with “Mother Nature being a primary one,” according to a waterways management chief with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Commercial Appeal printing building sold for almost $4M
The former Commercial Appeal facility was recently split into two entities: an office building and a warehouse.
It’s ‘time for a breakthrough’ on community violence, Mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young told hundreds of community stakeholders during a two-day conference that violence plaguing the city can’t be combatted by flooding the streets with police officers.
Cohen, Young, Davis talk crime and cameras at City Hall
Cohen secured $1.9 million in federal funding for MPD — half for surveillance cameras and the other half for officer equipment.
Vote on embattled judge’s removal set for April
The vote coincides with Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd’s pending criminal case, a conviction that could put her law license at stake.
Memphis native, MTSU transfer Richard Kinley II leaves Memphis
Richard Kinley II played in 40 career games at MTSU. He only participated in three spring practices at Memphis.
Former Mayor Jim Strickland tapped as U of M law school dean
The former mayor is an alumnus of both the law school and U of M. He was a practicing attorney until he became mayor in 2016.
Minglewood art gallery opens in former hookah lounge
A former restaurant server will open a new art gallery and event space inside Midtown’s Minglewood Plaza Friday, March 29.
Opioid settlement funds coming to Memphis nonprofits
The $80 million, which will be divided among 85 awardees statewide, represents just a portion of the total settlement money the state will receive from opioid producers, distributors, pharmacies and marketers over an 18-year period.
Proposed U of M district wouldn’t lead to school takeovers, supporters pledge
But there are still some lingering concerns about the proposal, which would make the proposed University Schools district the 10th public school operator in Shelby County.
FedEx veteran will lead U of M communications team
She will head team of 20 at the university responsible for internal communication, marketing, media relations, graphic design, social media, photography and videography.
Olive Branch man accused of firing at police charged with attempted murder
“I hope that people are keeping score at home and try to pay attention to what’s happening to this guy,” said the DeSoto County district attorney.
Herrington: Checking in on GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and other Grizzlies works in progress
Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note.
Black mayors coming to Memphis to talk crime strategies
Memphis Mayor Paul Young is hosting a newly formed coalition of Black mayors from 12 states.
Martin: Houston has the blueprint Penny’s Tigers need
Former conference rival Houston and its coach Kelvin Sampson were back in Memphis over the weekend displaying what it takes to have a successful college basketball program. Tigers Basketball Insider: Teams that danced at FedExForum provide reminder for MemphisRelated story:
New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers
“No matter what I’m doing, I spend (time) investing in kids and neighborhoods. At New Ballet, I get to do it in a way that’s fresh and exciting.” Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classesRelated story:
Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes
“If I wanted to have a sophisticated school, I would have ballet,” Principal Louis Padgett said. “I want (the) boys and girls to be more sophisticated than myself. I said I’d never leave this school until it had ballet.” New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancersRelated story:
February home sales up from last year
Year-to-date home sales hit 2,344, up 18% from the same period a year ago. However, sales were down from last month.
Popular Asian Night Market coming back — but bigger
Last year’s Asian Night Market event was packed, and organizers have a plan for how to handle for this year’s crowds.
Alabama’s ServisFirst Bank moves into Memphis market
The new Memphis location is the second Tennessee branch for the Alabama-based commercial bank, which has assets exceeding $16 billion.
Opinion: Rental owners can help reduce crime
“Rental property owners can reduce crime by utilizing police calls for service information at their properties. This is no untested theory. It is a proven method that has been put into practice in other crime-ridden neighborhoods in Memphis. And it works.”
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Metro
Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
She spoke about her father, her mother and their legacies at the National Civil Rights Museum for a program called “Malcolm X at 100: A Conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz.”
Premium Shelby County ‘What in the world’ is Bonner spending money on, Harris asks
City of Memphis It’s official: Sports authority OKs funding agreement for FedExForum renovations
State Government Trump tells KWAM he’s reluctant to endorse in GOP primary for governor
Business
Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
Health Care At 3, he was diagnosed with kidney disease. At 35, he’s telling his story over coffee.
Business IP closing two mills, selling cellulose fibers business for $1.5B
Real Estate Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location
Sports
Red Devils win the battle of Germantown
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Taylor has strong outing, but Memphis falls to Gwinnett
High School Sports Friday football report: Five Dandy Dozen teams fall in wild Week 1
Food
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Suburbs
Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
Arts & Culture
Darius Rucker’s at the Garden, and there’s a horror circus at the mall
On The To-Do List this week: The Ostrander’s show must go on, Kelly English serves an art-inspired menu and the Stax Music Academy opens the fall Shell series with a summer-themed show.
Opinion
Conaway: The heart is in the middle
“The heart of America is in the middle, and we, the people, are in the middle. And there’s no lonelier place today than the center aisle.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Games
Daily WordRow: Major merger
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.