Sheriff Buckner taps new chief inspector
A law enforcement career that began as a teenage volunteer has led to a top leadership position in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Brandon LaGrone II
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October 2026
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Arts & Culture Memphis students bring 1963 civil rights case to federal courthouse exhibit
Memphis and Jackson-area students unveiled a five-panel exhibit at a federal courthouse exploring the 1963 Supreme Court case Watson v. City of Memphis and its role in desegregation.
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Music Good music and dusty shoes: Local musicians take center stage at Mempho festival
Local acts Degenerate Breakfast and Zoë Dominguez brought incredible energy to the Mempho Music Festival stage on Friday as attendees braved the dust for a great day of live music.
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Music2 Memphis college programs named to Billboard’s top music business schools
Billboard magazine has highlighted two college music programs in Memphis, each with its own unique approach to music industry education.
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City of Memphis MLGW proposes gas and water rate hikes for 2027 and beyond
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said none of the proposed utility increases “have anything to do with the increased costs of operation because of data centers.”
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City of Memphis Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
The Orange Mound location is the first of 116 planned anchor sites across the city that will provide free, public, high-speed Wi-Fi.
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Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
The National Civil Rights Museum honored four leaders at its 35th Freedom Award ceremony, amid calls to protect historical truth and civil liberties from ongoing rollbacks.
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September 2026
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Shelby County New chief jail inspector brings nearly 50 years of experience
After a two-year retirement, 46-year veteran Anna Barnett is returning to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to serve as chief inspector of the jail amid ongoing operational challenges.
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Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
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Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
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Public Safety ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force
A federal judge heard arguments about whether to temporarily block the Task Force from enforcing a Tennessee buffer law and retaliating against citizens who film police operations.
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Metro Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
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Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Event organizers said that the gathering is designed to activate and honor the continued legacy, courage and determination associated with today’s civil rights movement.
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Public Safety Task Force has targeted citizens, ACLU alleges
Attorneys seek a preliminary injunction to stop Task Force members from retaliating against residents who film their operations.
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Elections How to register to vote in Shelby County
Shelby County residents preparing to participate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election must complete their voter-registration applications by Monday, Oct. 5.
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Shelby County Detainees sue Shelby County over extreme heat, broken fire alarms, raw sewage at 201 Poplar
The lawsuit paints a picture of a facility in perpetual crisis, from a major air conditioning failure this summer as well as raw sewage backups, mold issues and pest infestations.
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Metro How El Niño could affect the Mid-South this winter
As the calendar turns toward winter, Mid-South residents face a seasonal forecast dominated by a familiar but often misunderstood meteorological phenomenon.
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South Memphis SW Memphis residents on SpaceXAI: ‘We want the same respect as Germantown and Collierville’
Tensions flare at a public where officials present a spending plan for roughly $3.259 million in tax revenue generated by the SpaceXAI data center.
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Shelby County Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.
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Metro Twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Zoo veterinary staff members were in for a surprise when an unexpected pair of twins was born Saturday, Sept. 5. Now, residents are in for a treat: the chance to vote on a pair of names.
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Public SafetyFBI command shift to Nashville led to more agents on Memphis streets
After the FBI closed its Memphis field office in 2024, it consolidated the command structure, a move that has been instrumental in the FBI’s involvement with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Court filings show the club that was raided had been targeted.
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Metro Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike
The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.
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Public Safety New sheriff gives tour of crumbling 201 Poplar
The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.
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August 2026
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Metro ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis, draws community backlash
A sweeping federal immigration operation at a neighborhood bar resulted in the detention of an estimated 100 patrons, sparking widespread condemnation from local advocates and a response from the mayor.
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