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The Early Word: Teens with water guns and the Big One that wasn't

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:24:07 -0500

The city may cut its clothing budget, a handful of local football stars are going pro and the state cracks down on “fake weed.”

Memphis budget shows rising cost of doing business

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:42:13 -0500

When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.

Democratic mayoral candidates on MSCS lawsuit, Task Force, jail

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:43:57 -0500

With Election Day around the corner, it was a busy week in Shelby County. Mayoral contenders hit forums across the area to talk with voters one-on-one. Meanwhile, early voting turnout is higher than the pivotal 2018 County primaries.

Inside the world of Senior Assassin, the all-consuming game being played by high school seniors

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:41:17 -0500

Some seniors at local high schools are playing a game called Senior Assassin, crouching behind bushes, stalking other students in stores and wearing swim gear to protect themselves.

Daily Jigsaw: A city bus tour

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis City Council touring the city and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Daily WordRow: April 27

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: April 27

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Collierville Schools wrestles with budget, enrollment, bus-driver retention

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:06:14 -0500

Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.

Ask the Memphian: Did Memphians really freak out over a strange man's earthquake prediction?

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Thousands of Memphians freaked out 36 years ago when a fringe scientist predicted that a massive earthquake would strike the area.

The Works eyes South Memphis site for affordable housing

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:43:15 -0500

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is expected to vote Tuesday, April 28, on whether to sell the 2.3-acre former site of Orleans Elementary School at 1400 McMillan to The Works for $61,000.

Rooted in justice: Youth leaders clean up T.O. Fuller and advocate for change

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:39:44 -0500

This year’s Young, Green & Gifted program capped off with a restoration project at T.O. Fuller State Park. But their reach goes all the way to the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Redbirds Recap: Memphis snags series win over Tides

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:00:55 -0500

With the win, Memphis took a one-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.

This Week in Memphis: Mud Island attraction opens, and it's Riverbeat Music Fest weekend

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:17 -0500

Also happening this week: The last day to vote early is Thursday, and a new water-garden center opens in Palladio.

County Commission could discuss funding a challenge of MSCS takeover

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:31:04 -0500

Over the weekend, two Shelby County officials talked about the possibility of commissioners considering taking legal action to stop the school district takeover.

Tracker: Which Tigers from last year’s team are getting a shot at the NFL

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:09:44 -0500

Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.

New Tigers signee feels at home at Memphis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:31:28 -0500

The Memphis Tigers made two more additions to the linebacker room after spring camp.

Echols: 'We have dulled our own human-ness'

candaceecholswrites@gmail.com (Candace Echols) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

“Our culture has some good things going for it, but at the moment, we have dulled our own human-ness in ways that makes the God behind icy winds and spiraling leaves harder and harder to notice.”

Memphis FC relying heavily on local talent for maiden USL Two season

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.

Mason Temple renovation marks latest chapter for civil rights landmark

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

The 81-year-old Mason Temple is getting a renovation, the latest in a series for the landmark that has a dramatic history as the place where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech the night before he was assassinated.

For a while, Tennessee's cannabis industry was smokin' hot. Now it's in the weeds.

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:03:42 -0500

Between 2018, when Congress essentially legalized THCa, and 2025, when the Tennessee legislature regulated it, the Volunteer State’s hemp industry was flying high.