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Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:00:04 -0500

The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association talked on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s reach into the problems of poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.

Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:26 -0500

After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.

Tennessee National Guard members halt patrols Friday for ‘administrative work,' Marshals Service says

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:34 -0500

The Tennessee National Guard remains deployed as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, according to Gov. Bill Lee’s office. Lee commands deployment of the state’s guard.

County doesn't want to pay Wanda Halbert's legal fees

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:11:49 -0500

The county’s second attempt to oust Wanda Halbert as County Clerk ended with a court order dictating county government should pay her legal fees.

The AM/DM podcast: Recess and roller derby days

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:12:06 -0500

It’s a weekend for nostalgia.

Lee Harris exits county government with portrait and new job at Ole Miss

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:43:37 -0500

Outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said his portrait will take his place at the county building.

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.

Gov. Lee chooses commutation instead of exoneration in Nashville murder conviction

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:13 -0500

Gov. Bill Lee also announced his decision to grant pardons to 33 other Tennesseans who have completed prison sentences and have not been convicted of any crime for at least five years since they were released.

6 disabled MSCS students land internships at Memphis' Amazon center

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:46:35 -0500

Project Search, which trains people with disabilities for jobs through internships with corporations across the U.S. and Europe, partnered with Amazon to place six Memphis students in internships with the shipping giant.

The AM/DM podcast: Poplar Plaza's experiment in the experiential

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:14:45 -0500

The owners of Poplar Plaza are taking a new strategy with leasing for the shopping center, something they are calling dwell time.

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.

Mickell Lowery begins transition to Shelby County mayor

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:21:44 -0500

Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery has 250 appointed positions within his administration to fill as he prepares to take the oath of office Monday.

All MSCS campuses reopen for students Thursday

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:31:15 -0500

School is reopening to all Memphis-Shelby County Schools students as Memphis Light, Gas and Water approaches its target date for power restoration.

Tennessee part of 'biggest settlement with big tech in world history'

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:14 -0500

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to settle claims filed by 47 states, including Tennessee, state attorneys general announced.

TCAP results 2026: See how your Memphis-area school scored

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:50:01 -0500

Search The Daily Memphian’s chart to see how Memphis and Shelby County public schools scored, and whether they improved from last year.

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.

St. Jude plans $41M data center expansion

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:08:40 -0500

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital looks to expand its campus data center as part of its $12.9 billion capital plan.

Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:31:25 -0500

Tennessee will receive more than $750 million under the settlement, according to a press release from state attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti.

The AM/DM podcast: Collierville's Selberg situation

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:14:26 -0500

More than two weeks ago, then-Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave, and rumors about why ran rampant.

10 MSCS schools to remain closed Wednesday due to power outages

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:20:52 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials said persistent power outages are forcing some schools to remain closed.