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SW Memphis residents on SpaceXAI: 'We want the same respect as Germantown and Collierville'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:55:47 -0500

Tensions flare at a public where officials present a spending plan for roughly $3.259 million in tax revenue generated by the SpaceXAI data center.

Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:46:47 -0500

Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.

Twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:07:20 -0500

Zoo veterinary staff members were in for a surprise when an unexpected pair of twins was born Saturday, Sept. 5. Now, residents are in for a treat: the chance to vote on a pair of names.

FBI command shift to Nashville led to more agents on Memphis streets

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

After the FBI closed its Memphis field office in 2024, it consolidated the command structure, a move that has been instrumental in the FBI’s involvement with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 10:01:16 -0500

Court filings show the club that was raided had been targeted.

Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:06:06 -0500

The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.

New sheriff gives tour of crumbling 201 Poplar

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 21:35:24 -0500

The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.

ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis, draws community backlash

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:12:42 -0500

A sweeping federal immigration operation at a neighborhood bar resulted in the detention of an estimated 100 patrons, sparking widespread condemnation from local advocates and a response from the mayor.

Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:57:42 -0500

A newly released autopsy shows 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back in Downtown Memphis in July.

Memphis law school launches institute to guide legal field through AI era

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The institute seeks to foster AI literacy and accessibility across the legal spectrum.

DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:19 -0500

The new technology aims to dramatically reduce investigation timelines compared to traditional forensic processing at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab in Jackson, Tennessee.

MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outages

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:23:46 -0500

As of Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, approximately 35,000 customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 140,000 at the height of the storm’s aftermath.

City's 901 Day events feature more than 300 artists and creatives

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:55 -0500

“We’re investing in our creatives,” the director of the City of Memphis’ Office of Creative and Cultural Economy said. “The artists that are featured, they’re paid for their time.”

Holy Rosary families protest Catholic Diocese after principal's abrupt exit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:36:49 -0500

A sudden personnel change at Holy Rosary Catholic School has sparked outrage, a petition with hundreds of signatures and a demonstration by parents demanding answers from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.

Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:35:09 -0500

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.

A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:33 -0500

After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

New mural, fresh pavement welcomes travelers to Frederick W. Smith International Airport

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:52:48 -0500

Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.

Homicides down 44.5% in Memphis as police chief credits new strategies

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:54:28 -0500

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said major offenses, including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, have declined significantly compared to previous years.

Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:32:00 -0500

“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.

Money, drugs and TVs seized after deadly Douglass shooting

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:13:09 -0500

An altercation during a celebration preceded a burst of gunfire that left one woman dead and four others injured, according to affidavits that provide new details about the moments before and where it led investigators.