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Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 12:52:13 -0500

Three were wounded, two critically, after gunfire erupted in Downtown Memphis early Saturday morning, police said.

Arts Beat: More on baseball movies

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:40:44 -0500

More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.

Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.

Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:49:58 -0500

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke allegedly tried to escape after a deputy attempted to pull him over and was later arrested for possessing more than 200 grams of a controlled substance.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:07:44 -0500

Clarke will remain in custody on the drug charges until a bond hearing can be held within the next 48 hours, officials said.

‘I love baseball’: Redbirds get opening-night welcome from small but enthusiastic crowd

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:32:02 -0500

The Memphis Redbirds returned to AutoZone Park with a 10-5 win over Norfolk, bringing their 2026 record to 4-0.

Fire crews respond to smoke billowing from Peabody hotel

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:15:01 -0500

Guests were evacuated from the Peabody Hotel Downtown on Saturday morning after a fire was reported in the laundry room.

Strikes and gutters, ups and downs: Bowlers let fly for a good cause

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:44:23 -0500

More than 1,000 bowlers of all skill levels gathered over the last two weekends to raise funds for Junior Achievement at the organization’s annual “Bowling on the River” Bowl-A-Thon.

Family praises judge for sentence in fatal hit-and-run

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:32:37 -0500

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Ray Lepone sentenced Julio Hernandez, 21, to five years in prison for vehicular homicide.

Man who killed U of M student in hit-and-run crash sentenced

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:34:14 -0500

The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.

Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:19:52 -0500

Some celebrate triumph of good over evil, some celebrate leaving the past behind, some celebrate the changing seasons. Despite their reasons for celebrating, Holi is a colorful day for all.

Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:25:50 -0500

The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.

Sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over fellow professor

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:53:43 -0500

With the latest resignation, the sole full-time faculty member left in the occupational therapy department is the instructor accused of mistreating her students.

Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:57:25 -0500

Many watched the Academy Awards earlier this month spent much of their night watching weathermen on the TV.

TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis' 5 stations, worrying some

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:09:22 -0500

The deal would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Included in that tally are three Memphis stations: WREG, WATN and WLMT.

UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:01 -0500

The staff members’ departures will leave just two occupational-therapy faculty remaining, including the faculty member accused of mistreatment.

Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:36:34 -0500

Five of the seven members of UTHSC’s occupational therapy faculty resign, allegedly over school’s handling of a professor accused of mistreating students.

Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:07:29 -0500

In the first of a two-part series on the future of Regional One Health, advocates for a new facility say it is desperately needed to replace the aging campus in the Memphis Medical District.

Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Does Shelby County need a new hospital? And if so, how will it be financed? Skeptics raise questions.

Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:07:13 -0500

About 9,600 MLGW customers were without power late Sunday night, but Memphis dodged severe wind damage. Freezing temperatures are on the way and will last through Tuesday.

Heavy winds, thunderstorms expected Sunday night

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:26:00 -0500

The National Weather Service warns of severe weather starting around 5 p.m. Sunday. The forecast includes damaging winds with a secondary threat of hail, and possible tornadoes.