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Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:43:15 -0500

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.

Former UTHSC chair sues school to get job back

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:09:57 -0500

Anne Zachry, former chair of the occupational therapy department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, filed a lawsuit Friday claiming that she never resigned and she wants her job back.

Just 2 incumbents keep their seats in Shelby County judicial races

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:48:02 -0500

Just two incumbents won reelection in the six judicial races on Thursday’s ballot.

Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:43:40 -0500

Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.

Millington police officer indicted on two felony counts, expected to be fired

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 20:44:01 -0500

A Millington police officer was indicted on two felony charges this week after an investigation that began last year, although the nature of that investigation remains unclear.

One day after OUTMemphis shooting, she was arrested. Three months later, the DA said they had the wrong person.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 15:47:05 -0500

“You really shouldn’t have to prove your innocence,” Adriana Tyler’s attorney said after Tyler spent three months in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. “But that’s what we had to do in this situation.”

Police arrested wrong suspect in OUTMemphis shooting, DA says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 20:51:15 -0500

The suspect spent nearly three months behind bars until being released after DA investigators turned up new information, officials said.

Jo Ann Street devoted her life to public green spaces

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 10:03:24 -0500

Jo Ann Street devoted much of her life to ensuring that those in her North Memphis neighborhood — particularly the children — had access to beautiful, safe green spaces to swim, play or just take a quiet moment to think.

Family alleges officers left Shelby County inmate to die

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:47 -0500

In a lawsuit, the family of Rockez McDaniel alleges that staff, nurses and others are responsible for his death after he was pepper-sprayed by officers at the Shelby County Jail in 2025.

Ballet Memphis celebrates the past while looking to the future

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:36:54 -0500

Ballet Memphis holds an open house to showcase all it offers to the community. Besides dance for adults and kids, there’s Pilates and classes for Parkinson’s patients.

Mid-South Immigration Advocates set to close after federal funds cease

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:49:11 -0500

Mid-South Immigration Advocates set to close after 13 years, following the failure of the federal government to reimburse for services rendered, co-founder said.

The Station can stay open, City Council rules

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:03 -0500

Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.

No charges filed against DEA officer in first Task Force shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:23:58 -0500

Darrin Pigram, 41, who was shot and killed on May 13, was being sought on a warrant for charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and a weapons violation.

The battle for The Station isn't quite over, despite the liquor store being open for months

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:35:35 -0500

The battle over The Station, a high-end liquor store that opened in East Memphis on Feb. 17, continues as opponents head to the City Council on Tuesday in another attempt to shut it down.

Don't call wrestling fake: 'Everything we do in there hurts'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:37:14 -0500

You can call it a choreographed, you can call it a performance, you can call it entertainment. But don’t ever call wrestling “fake” unless you want to rile up folks like The Bite-Sized Brawler or Hucklebuck Jenkins.

Mother of Ole Miss football player also files wrongful-death lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:10:58 -0500

The mother of Corey Adams, who was shot and killed at a Cordova party last year, has filed a lawsuit in her son’s death. The filing comes days after his father filed a separate suit.

The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a 'ham'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:16:52 -0500

What is pool checkers? Well, it’s a lot like straight checkers but, according to those who love the game, it’s a lot more challenging. Let the trash-taking commence.

From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:58:49 -0500

For the fifth year in a row, the second day of the Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis’ premier track-and-field event, was held on Beale Street, where shot putters and pole vaulters put on a show for visitors.

Father files wrongful-death lawsuit in Ole Miss player's killing

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:07:11 -0500

The father of Corey Adams, a freshman Ole Miss football player shot and killed at a Cordova party in 2025, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking at least $1 million plus punitive damages in his son’s murder.

TBI names man killed by federal agents at East Memphis hotel

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:09:30 -0500

Alfonso Ivy, 47, had a lengthy arrest history in Shelby County on drugs and weapons charges, and had been out of prison for about 16 months after serving nine years behind bars.