Chicken Parmesan is one of food writer Sophia Surrett’s go-to dishes whenever she eats at a restaurant with it on the menu. 

A Memphis native has returned home to take the Orpheum stage — and help his castmates find a good place to eat. Plus, the Peabody ducks are keeping time with the help of a new clock.

The 2026 season Liberty Bowl will be aired on ABC and is set up to pit a team from the SEC against one from the Big 12.

Seven years ago, Ducks Unlimited launched “Conservation For A Continent” to protect North American wetlands. With more than 2 million donors, the nonprofit blew past its fundraising goal.

In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.

U of M in-state undergraduate students, the largest group of students at the school, will pay $11,760 in tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year.

Collierville’s senior standout and coach were recognized once again after another dominating season.

The Daily Memphian is highlighting five concerts and a block party for Black Music Month in June 2026.

Dunkin’ crosses Union Avenue for a new location, Tolteca Foodservice buys a Southeast Memphis distribution center and Welltower buys a pair of local senior-housing facilities.

Why does it matter that the wrecking balls are coming for 495 Union? Because it’s not just a building that is being destroyed. An institution is imperiled, too.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Today’s puzzle is a wreath placed at the Memphis National Cemetery on Memorial Day and was taken by Samuel Hardiman. 

James Maclin says, “The best version of this rewrite would do two things at once: Modernize Memphis’ land use rules and protect the public’s trust in the process. That means clear notice, clear explanations, clear transition rules, and clear lines of decision-making.”

Memphis firms announce promotions. 

Ramble on Summer and the latest phase of Union Depot have received recommendations from the Bartlett Planning Commission.

Center fielder Joshua Báez’s heroics were wasted as the Bats came alive in the 11th inning.

Modern mannequins provide various types of lifelike practice situations for nurses, physcians and other healthcare professionals.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go back and forth on their favorite trade-up target for the Grizzlies.

Penny Hardaway said he used a behavioral assessment to help assemble this year’s roster. The Daily Memphian reached out to the CEO of the company that administered the test to get further insight.

In January 2024, the Exxon/Hop-In on one of the most visible retail corners in the city was destroyed in a fire.

Germantown hasn’t had a Bed Bath and Beyond in six years, but fans of the home goods store won’t have to wait much longer. 

The pet-supply store, which employees more than 1,400 people nationwide, described the layoffs as a “proactive restructuring” in preparation for changing market conditions.

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.