An investigation by The Daily Memphian analyzed nearly 40 abductions and kidnappings since July 1.

After waiting some time for a space to open and COVID-19 to clear, Robb Hunter is ready to open his Tavern 64 next to his cigar store in Lakeland.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy talks about the “horrific first week” of his term as the county’s chief prosecutor on “Behind The Headlines” and the two violent crime cases still reverberating a month later in criminal justice reform discussions.

A recent story about Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies inspired us to pull out an old local favorite. 

Guest columnist Phillip Tutor writes, “My optimism for Memphis’ future isn’t Pollyanna gibberish. It rests on Memphis’ historical resilience, a trait that’s rarely been more critical than it is today.”

Memphis had a win probability of 99.9% Friday night. Incredibly, Memphis still lost. Will the collapse define Ryan Silverfield? On a grand night that somehow went wrong.

Special teams failed coach Ryan Silverfield’s club on what should have been a special night, one that ended with a 33-32 ESPN2-televised loss to the Cougars on Friday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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State’s fourth-ranked Class 5A team is now 8-0 while staying on track for a region title.

Houston scores the winning touchdown with 18 seconds left to overcome a 19-point Memphis lead.

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 Box score: Houston 33, Memphis 32

The Grizzlies’ defense disappointed in a loss to the Heat reserves on Friday night. 

The news follows a particularly poor earnings quarter from the Memphis-based company, which announced several cost-cutting measures in September.

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The groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 7, for the renovation of the 84-year-old school building ends a 40-year debate about whether the Orange Mound landmark should be renovated or demolished.

St. Agnes senior caps her career with a victory while Houston junior turns in a second straight sub-par round. Dragons, meanwhile, overtake Page with total team effort to win boys title.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland reacted Friday to a call from City Council Chairman Martavius Jones to conduct a national search for the next president and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.

The incident occurred in the 700 block of Sylvan Road, where a family dog attacked and killed a 5-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. The mother was also attacked and sent to Regional One Health in critical condition. 

On Friday, Oct. 7, the co-founders of RDX, a trucking company, had the grand opening of their new $8.6 million facility at 4504 American Way. 

Christmas shoppers still have 79 days to go, but an onlooker Friday, Oct. 7, would have thought the holiday was already here as shoppers packed Agricenter International for the opening of the 19th annual Mistletoe Merchants.

The Grizzlies forward hopes that this season looks a little different than the last, and not only because he played just 32 games due to injuries. 

Memphians share restaurant souvenirs on Twitter, basketball fans talk about Ja Morant’s preseason performance and rapper GloRilla receives praise.

Sip & Serve begins with cleaning trash off streets and ends with a happy hour for participants age 21 and older.

Chris Douglas-Roberts — the former All-American at the University of Memphis who now goes by Supreme Bey — is launching a sparkling wine brand. 

Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.

Damon Sisa scores three touchdowns as Houston racks up 300 yards on the ground.

The former Memphis Tiger scored a game-high 35 points and knocked down nine 3-pointers against Phoenix earlier this week.

GHS students and staff members voiced concerns about the potential closing of the school and the rest of the 3Gs as the suburb and Memphis-Shelby County Schools face a decision deadline.