Central library’s long-stalled escalators are back in motion
The library escalators are back on the up and up.
Wallis Rogin
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August 2026
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Visual Arts Art therapy program helps juveniles make and break patterns
The Brooks Museum’s Art Therapy Access Program allows at-risk youth to tap into “something within them that they maybe didn’t know existed before.”
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BusinessMaybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.
Millennials are finding time to be a little crafty and picking up the same hobbies — like sewing and baking — their grandmothers might have enjoyed.
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Public Safety Memphis adds fourth option to 911 calls: mental health
The City of Memphis announced Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it is introducing a new mental health services option callers can request in emergency situations.
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Metro 20K without power as MLGW tackles lingering outages
MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said the timeline for when power would be fully restored remains the same: He’s “optimistic” most residents should have the lights back on by Thursday night.
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Crosstown Concourse introduces new parking system
As motorists park, Metropolis’ system identifies their license plates and tracks parking using surveillance technologies.
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City of Memphis Outages leave Memphis intersections dark, drivers confused
Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County.
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MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outages
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Elections Commission certifies results and addresses mistakes in Aug. 6 election
Amid ballot problems during early and absentee voting, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the results from the Aug. 6 election.
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City of MemphisWolf River Greenway could be completed in 2031
“I hope that the Greenway provides access for every Memphian to go out and enjoy and experience the incredible natural heritage of their community,” said Wolf River Conservancy Executive Director Erik Houston.
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Public SafetyCorrections deputy found guilty in Gershun Freeman’s death
In October 2022, Gershun Freeman died at 201 Poplar after an altercation with nine corrections deputies.
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Metro Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization
The Daily Memphian journalists captured first place for photography and data visualization in the 76th annual Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade awards.
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Public Safety Memphis Safe Task Force sweeps Hickory Hill nightclub, arrests 6
A Saturday night party at a nightclub ended with arrests after the Memphis Safe Task Force, alongside Memphis law enforcement, locked down the venue.
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Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
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2026 elections
ElectionsHere’s who won the county admin races
In the eight races on this year’s ballot for Shelby County administrative offices, some new faces are headed to serve in county government. The four contested races all went to Democratic candidates.
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2026 elections
ElectionsOn 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.
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City of Memphis Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.
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Metro A ‘Colossus’ award: Daily Memphian reporters win regional press awards
A series about Elon Musk’s first foray into Memphis, a feature on the Memphis area’s first COVID patient and remembrances about Todd Snider all won first places.
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July 2026
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Public Safety First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
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2026 Elections
ElectionsMemphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview
“If you want something to be better, you have to get out there and do your part,” said one voter.
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Public SafetyMemphians greeted by closed doors and unanswered phones at 201 Poplar
On nine of the past 17 weekdays, at least part of the building has been closed, often with little public notice, confusing residents who are expected to appear for scheduled court dates.
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City of Memphis Businesses scramble to adjust as $6M makeover closes Front Street
The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.
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Public Safety U of M Public Safety Institute spearheads plan to address domestic violence
The Public Safety Institute at the University of Memphis launched a strategic plan on Friday designed to strengthen the region’s response to domestic violence.
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City of Memphis Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a bike
The Memphis Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Battalion will use the new red bikes, outfitted with equipment needed in a medical emergency, in crowded places that are tougher for traditional vehicles to access.
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SportsOpen triathlon practice encourages Memphians to ‘just tri it’
Ever wanted to try your hand at a triathlon? At Shelby Farms Park, an open practice offered a “soft entry to what feels like an intimidating sport.”
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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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