Elections
On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County
Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.
Brandon LaGrone II
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August 2026
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame
Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.
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Public Safety ‘They disappear fast’: Activists protest ICE’s rapid shuffle flights from local airport
Dozens of local activists and faith leaders gathered at Wilson Air Center to demand an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights operating out of the Memphis facility.
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July 2026
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Public Safety Road rage shooting suspect among arrests announced by MPD
Memphis police and the Memphis Safe Task Force announced dozens of recent arrests on Thursday, July 30, including a suspect in a road rage shooting and three suspected gang members.
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Public Safety Fayette County woman receives federal prison time in ‘stolen valor’ case
A West Tennessee resident who constructed a fake history as a combat-wounded military veteran to collect donations has received a federal prison sentence.
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Public Safety Memphis police rescue missing man from rushing waters
What started as a routine Saturday patrol turned into a three-hour race against time as Memphis Police Department officers worked alongside emergency-communications personnel to rescue a man trapped in the currents of Cypress Creek.
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City of Memphis 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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