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Man acquitted in Young Dolph killing pleads guilty in other case

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:28:53 -0500

Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.

Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:36:14 -0500

The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.

The AM/DM podcast: Last day at the Brooks

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:16:26 -0500

At least two of this week’s main events are happening in Overton Park.

Task Force has targeted citizens, ACLU alleges

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Attorneys seek a preliminary injunction to stop Task Force members from retaliating against residents who film their operations.

This Week in Memphis: Brooks Museum's last day

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:00:20 -0500

Also happening this week: Participants will honor firefighters lost in 9/11 during a stair climb at Liberty Stadium.

Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Jesse Huseth) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:06:28 -0500

“I am running for Tennessee State House District 97 because I refuse to accept that our state should rank last when it matters most: for our children, our loved ones, and our working families.”

Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:05:58 -0500

“Crime is falling. Investment is surging. The tax base is expanding. Memphis has spent years demanding progress. Now that it’s finally happening, results should matter more than partisan grievance.”

Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:07:21 -0500

Tennessee House Rep. John Gillespie advocates for his reelection to Tennessee House District 97, including highlighting his support of the Memphis Safe Task Force and the takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools.

Gun crime continues to dog Memphis. Leaders look for answers.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:12:16 -0500

Despite recent progress, the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates Memphis remains the No. 1 major city in America for its violent crime rate, town hall attendees learn.

Task Force's 1-year mark comes with questions

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:33:41 -0500

A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.

The AM/DM podcast: A quintessential Memphis weekend

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:32:52 -0500

You have a chance this week to watch “The Matrix” on the big screen — the really big screen — at the Pink Palace, take a parking spot over as a pocket park and get your ballet on, very quickly.

Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Barry A. Ford Sr.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”

SpaceXAI sued over worker death

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:55:21 -0500

The family of a worker who died after a fall in 2025 at SpaceXAI’s Colossus II Campus is seeking $30 million in damages.

How to register to vote in Shelby County

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:23:02 -0500

Shelby County residents preparing to participate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election must complete their voter-registration applications by Monday, Oct. 5.

The Daily Memphian turns 8! Here's what staffers were doing when they were 8 years old.

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:53:34 -0500

Some were 8 in the 1960s, and some were 8 in the 2010s. And while many of us are from Memphis, we also hail from West Palm, Buffalo, Tacoma and beyond.

State House hopeful's write-in bid killed by 'sore loser' election laws

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:26:25 -0500

Kyler Gilkey’s second bid for public office this year was shut down by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office because it was his second attempt at a state House of Representatives seat, albeit a different one.

Buckley: High school football coach steals show at Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:16:56 -0500

The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.

New TBI agents ‘embedded’ with Memphis Safe Task Force

sstockard@tennesseelookout.com (Sam Stockard) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:47:33 -0500

The state is pouring $9 million this year into a TBI task force given wide-reaching authority across the state, including working with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Memphis schools lost more than 2,000 students this year, early data shows

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:32:53 -0500

MSCS continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district compared to last August.

The AM/DM podcast: Discovering the wildlife all around us

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:41:31 -0500

The Memphis Zoo recently began a project focused on the wildlife of West Tennessee.