Former Sheriff Bill Oldham dies
Oldham served as both the head of the Memphis Police Department as well as the Shelby County sheriff during a lengthy career in law enforcement.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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North MississippiOlive Branch will ‘cease communications’ with Daily Memphian
After being denied a free subscription to The Daily Memphian, the Olive Branch mayor says his city will no longer speak to anyone from the news site.
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Education U of M board approves $100,000 bonus for President Bill Hardgrave
Although some in the University of Memphis community are angry with President Bill Hardgrave over the recent end of the school’s DEI efforts, the school’s Board of Trustees awarded him a $100,000 performance bonus Wednesday.
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Education U of M hits record fundraising, but as donors and federal funding drop, causes for concern remain
“I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”
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Public Safety Woman accused of shooting Ricky Floyd charged with second-degree murder
Ricky Floyd, senior pastor of Pursuit of God Church, was killed early that morning outside Momma’s bar south of Downtown Memphis in the early morning of March 12.
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Visual Arts Memphis author and filmmaker’s latest work to debut at Venice Film Festival
Memphis filmmaker and author Robert Gordon and his partners are gearing up for the world premiere of “Newport & the Great Folk Dream,” and they want to be clear: It is not a music documentary.
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August 2025
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Music What is power pop? And why is there a festival devoted to it at the Shell?
Local lovers of the genre are once again staging the Memphis Power Pop Festival. But what is power pop, anyway?
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Music The Connells bring their power pop sound back to Memphis for the first time in 23 years
The Connells bring their jangle-pop sound back to Memphis for the first time in 23 years as part of the Memphis Power Pop Festival Saturday at the Overton Park Shell.
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Health Care With a long weekend ahead, two Memphis events encourage residents to embrace healthful living
“It is a long weekend, and this weekend starts obviously with a lot of activities. But we want people to come and have fun,” Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare CEO Michael Ugwueke said.
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City of MemphisMajority of MATA board quits as city flexes control over CEO search
The departing MATA board members appear to have been surprised by City Council members asserting a role in hiring the new permanent CEO. One former member called the move “insulting.”
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Public Safety Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges
A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.
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Education Protesters gather at U of M after school announces anti-DEI efforts
“I’m here because eventually this is going to affect us all,” one protester said.
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City of MemphisMATA officials overstepped authority with CEO search, City Council attorney says
A few days ago, Memphis Area Transit Authority officials announced they would introduce two CEO finalists at a public meeting. That meeting was abruptly canceled with little explanation.
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State Government Brian Kelsey’s law license reinstated
The Tennessee Supreme Court rules that the former state senator should have his law license reinstated, although the one of the court’s boards indicated he could face other “proceedings.”
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MetroAsk the Memphian: Where did all those tiger statues come from?
Done in 2012 as a means to raise funds and awareness of the University of Memphis Alumni Association, the 100 fancifully painted tiger statues spread around the city have become part of our everyday lives.
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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.”
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Education State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts
To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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Education After another $1M payment, Ghanaian students can attend U of M classes this fall
The dozens of students who had been in limbo will be allowed to enroll for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 25.
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Business Holiday Inn at University of Memphis officially closed
Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.
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BusinessIf $6.2B deal is approved, 3 Memphis TV stations would have 1 owner
If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations.
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City of Memphis New Mississippi River bridge to be called ‘Kings’ Crossing’
The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.
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Spirit of Memphis Fans young and old, from near and far close out Elvis Week 2025
Fans of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to Memphis to celebrate his life and music, traveling from as close as North Mississippi and as distant as Australia.
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Public Safety A West Tennessee ICE detainment center got the votes. The ACLU argues otherwise.
A letter sent to Mason, Tennessee officials says a vote to approve a contract for the detention center is invalid.
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Education Ghana government pays U of M $1 million for student costs
The Ghanaian government has made $1 million payment toward its debt at the University of Memphis for 185 students there but still owes $2.2 million.
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Public Safety Mason, Tennessee, votes to open shuttered jail to detain immigrants
In a contentious and confusing meeting Tuesday night, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to reopen the 600-bed West Tennessee Detention Facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use for immigrants.
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Tennessee town considers deal to turn closed prison into immigration detention facility
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