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Central library's long-stalled escalators are back in motion

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:39:01 -0500

The library escalators are back on the up and up.

Art therapy program helps juveniles make and break patterns

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

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.”

Maybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:59:12 -0500

Millennials are finding time to be a little crafty and picking up the same hobbies — like sewing and baking — their grandmothers might have enjoyed.

Memphis adds fourth option to 911 calls: mental health

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:58:14 -0500

The City of Memphis announced Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it is introducing a new mental health services option callers can request in emergency situations.

20K without power as MLGW tackles lingering outages

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:17:39 -0500

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.

Crosstown Concourse introduces new parking system

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:43:57 -0500

As motorists park, Metropolis’ system identifies their license plates and tracks parking using surveillance technologies.

Outages leave Memphis intersections dark, drivers confused

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:39:37 -0500

Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County.

Commission certifies results and addresses mistakes in Aug. 6 election

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:42:14 -0500

Amid ballot problems during early and absentee voting, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the results from the Aug. 6 election.

Wolf River Greenway could be completed in 2031

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:58 -0500

“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.

Corrections deputy found guilty in Gershun Freeman's death

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:35:21 -0500

In October 2022, Gershun Freeman died at 201 Poplar after an altercation with nine corrections deputies.

Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:45 -0500

The Daily Memphian journalists captured first place for photography and data visualization in the 76th annual Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade awards.

Memphis Safe Task Force sweeps Hickory Hill nightclub, arrests 6

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:45 -0500

A Saturday night party at a nightclub ended with arrests after the Memphis Safe Task Force, alongside Memphis law enforcement, locked down the venue.

Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:22:42 -0500

Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.

Here's who won the county admin races

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:59:10 -0500

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.

On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:32:01 -0500

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.

Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:51:45 -0500

Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.

A 'Colossus' award: Daily Memphian reporters win regional press awards

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 04:00:05 -0500

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.

First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:44:34 -0500

“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.

Memphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:55:29 -0500

“If you want something to be better, you have to get out there and do your part,” said one voter.

Memphians greeted by closed doors and unanswered phones at 201 Poplar

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:12 -0500

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.