CodeCrew receives $1M from Anthropic to build national tech HQ in North Memphis
The organization hosted its 12th annual youth “hackathon” at the FedEx Institute of Technology July 16-18.
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ElectionsDistrict 8 congressional candidates make final pitches ahead of August primary
Local Democrats closed out their candidate forums for the city’s three newly drawn congressional districts in, while a Millington event drew a Republican nominee for county mayor and videos from two contenders for governor.
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City of Memphis Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.
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Shelby County Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves
Several divisions of General Sessions Criminal Court and all divisions of City Court will be closed a second day Tuesday as work continues on damage from a June water leak. Meanwhile, air conditioning problems in the Shelby County Jail have improved.
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Public Safety As jail conditions reach ‘crisis’ levels, Sheriff’s Office demands action from mayor
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials outlined a series of hazards at the main jail, including a diesel fuel leak and air conditioning failure, and called out Mayor Lee Harris for failing to address life-threatening conditions inside the facility.
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Public Safety‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns
Jail employees are warning Shelby County officials of extreme heat, rising medical emergencies, and what they describe as “cruel conditions” inside the facility after month-long air conditioning issues.
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Sports Red, white and the blues: World Cup fans gather for US vs Belgium
Soccer fans gathered at AutoZone Park for a free watch party, hoping to witness the United States Men’s National Team advance in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they watched history repeat itself.
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Spirit of MemphisHeart to heart: How a Memphis man’s diagnosis started his fight against silent suffering
Marlon Qualls Jr.'s emotional trauma as a teenager turned into a health crisis that nearly cost him his life but eventually transformed him into a passionate advocate for men’s health.
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State GovernmentShooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
Here’s a look at some new state laws that may have slipped under the radar.
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June 2026
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Shelby County 201 Poplar courts closed for ‘imminent health hazard’
Signs on the doors of 201 Poplar say: “This building ‘must not be occupied’ until” the Health Department grants permission to reopen.
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South Memphis Scrum-believable: After years without a home field, Memphis Inner City Rugby puts down permanent roots
After years of away games and borrowed park grass, Memphis Inner City Rugby celebrated the grand opening of its permanent $1.1 million home field complex in South Memphis.
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SportsAt St. Louis Church, amateur golfers are swinging for top prize
All week long, amateur golfers have been hitting buckets of golf balls on the grounds of St. Louis Catholic Church for the chance to win $1 million.
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Sports Former Tigers wide receiver named AutoZone Liberty Bowl president
Wayne Dowdle, a native Memphian who graduated from White Station High and was a wide receiver for the Tigers in the 1970s, succeeds outgoing president Shone Bynum.
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Public Safety Man convicted of manslaughter in Memphis chef’s death sentenced to six years
Armed with about 50 letters from the community, prosecutors pushed for a harsher penalty, but legal parameters restricted the sentence.
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Spirit of MemphisAgainst the current: How a Memphis grandmother is swimming her way to the Senior Olympics
As a child, Marquinne Yancey struggled to learn how to swim. Decades later, she not only has overcome that hurdle, but is headed to the Senior Olympics regional competition.
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Public SafetyMaking waves: How the Memphis police harbor patrol keeps the city’s western border safe
Where the pavement ends on Memphis’ western edge, a police Harbor Patrol Unit navigates the unpredictable Mississippi River as the city’s last line of defense.
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Public Safety ‘Bigger than the devil’: Hernandez Govan is back in custody, only this time it’s federal
A federal magistrate judge denied Govan’s request for bail following a hearing that detailed explicit threats of violence, extortion and a criminal history spanning decades.
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Public Safety Tami Sawyer indicted, faces federal corruption charges
The Shelby County General Sessions Court clerk was seen in custody at the Odell Horton Federal Building.
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Spirit of Memphis Talking in Memphis: How GloRilla inspired a local accent research project
Memphis rapper GloRilla said she puts an R in any word that has a U in it. Now, linguistic researchers are hearing her out.
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Metro Cracking the code: Memphis first stop on Black Girls Code summer camp tour
Older campers coded platform games similar to “Super Mario Bros.” from the ground up while younger participants worked on the fundamentals of coding by designing game worlds and characters.
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City of Memphis A legacy of pride: Civil Rights Museum launches Bayard Rustin Institute to inspire ‘angelic troublemakers’
As a gay man operating in a homophobic era, Bayard Rustin was often forced into the background of the Civil Rights Movement, despite his critical role as a trusted adviser to Martin Luther King Jr.
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Public SafetyAmid high arrest numbers, Memphis Safe Task Force faces lawsuit over First Amendment rights
New filings in the case against Task Force officials allege personal intimidation and retaliation. Tyreece Miller, head of MSTF locally, said that “constitutional policing is at the core of everything we do.”
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City of Memphis Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund
The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.
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Metro Fueling up for a fight: Kuhn launches congressional bid at Cordova gas station
Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn officially launched her campaign Thursday, June 4, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District.
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Performing Arts With ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in town, Gaston plays tour guide and Cogsworth is a duckmaster
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.
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