County Commission approves moving all MSCS board seats to 2026 ballot
The vote effectively shortens the four-year terms of office that five school board members were elected to in 2024.
Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!
The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time.
Resolution opposing National Guard deployment fails to pass County Commission
After much debate, the commission failed to pass any resolution on the National Guard. Discussion moved on to a new jail, grants and the county reserves.
Breast cancer awareness golf tourney close to one Memphian’s heart
With FedEx as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades.
Tigers subtract from — and add to — basketball roster
With the new season around the corner, a Tiger exits the basketball program, leaving room for another to formally join.
Collierville library expansion now $12M
Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space.
Will City Council vote oppose National Guard deployment?
The Memphis City Council votes on urging Gov. Bill Lee to stop the deployment of the National Guard to the city. The resolution also authorizes the council’s attorney to take legal action to stop the troops if necessary.
Photo Gallery: Flyway construction begins reach toward Mississippi River
The observation deck and boardwalk are due to open next year. It will offer an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River.
Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items
Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily.
Another SEC team bites the dust. Can Memphis ride the wave to a league title?
The American Conference has produced six power conference victories this season, creating a clear path for the league champion to reach the College Football Playoff. Will the Tigers take advantage of the opportunity?
At Saint Francis Hospital, a team of heroes hand-crafted hope
The plant operations team at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis walked into the conference room expecting a meeting. Instead, the team was met with a room full of people waiting to congratulate them.
These small business owners found their purpose. Then they found success.
“If you’re in business just to make money, you’re not going to last long,” said one local business owner.
When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions
Nurses, patients and more gathered at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, for a neonatal intensive care reunion.
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Central, ECS, Fairley, Northpoint, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration.
Grandpa and the National Guard: A Memphis comedian goes viral
Zach Williams has hit comedy gold with his online clips about Grandpa, a National Guard veteran remembering his time in the Bluff City, and a bunch of Memphis-centric inside jokes.
Paddling the length of the Mississippi River is a grand adventure
“The big alligators will swim about 20 yards from you, parallel to you, and they’ll stay right next to you for about half a mile,” said one paddler. “What they’re trying to do is figure out who’s bigger — you in the kayak, or them.”
‘A cool cat everywhere’ — Memphis’ shop, bar and museum cats
The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.
Adventurous array of underground rock will fill the Memphis air for Gonerfest 22
A Memphis festival this week includes ‘70s Zambian psychedelic rock, early ‘80s Georgia post-punk, Moroccan “desert blues,” Rhode Island noise-rock, Chicago power-pop, soulful New Orleans garage-rock, U.K. and Australian singer-songwriters and Pacific Northwest indie mainstays.
Ask the Memphian: The lizards have invaded Memphis! But it’s not really a bad thing
Two species of geckos can now be found in Memphis, part of an “invasion” from Florida. But not to worry: they aren’t causing any trouble.
WordRow: Sept. 22
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Comic Expo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features an image by Brad Vest from the recent Memphis Comic Expo.
Sudoku: Sept. 22
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Metro
On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
“The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.
City of Memphis After 8 years, Parking Day pulls back up
State Government National Guard becomes issue in Tennessee governor’s race
Metro New deputy governor, county commission turnover, and Washington votes
Behind The Headlines Reporters explore National Guard questions, remember Les Smith
Business
Food Files: Joe is ramblin’ on Sam Cooper
Ramblin’ Joes to have grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 21. Sonic Drive-In is adding a location at the southwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Yates Road.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reports positive first quarter results
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Sports
Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
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Food
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
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Suburbs
Bailey: Memories of Maywood filled with sun, fun — and Florida sand
Memories of Maywood bring back times of cold water, spraying fountains, a jukebox and high dives, plus sand mined from Destin.
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Arts & Culture
The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in
When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive.
Spirit of Memphis From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis
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Opinion
Opinion: An open letter to Memphis and a farewell
“For my final column, I wanted to write a letter to Memphis, to the city I love and that has made so much of my story possible,” Narcisse said.
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Podcasts
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
Behind The Headlines Reporters explore National Guard questions, remember Les Smith
Games
Sudoku: Sept. 20
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