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Type O blood donations needed during shortage, major nonprofit says

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:53:12 -0500

Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.

City Council's light agenda includes renewed grants program

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 13:46:58 -0500

The council’s discussion of grant rules comes after city auditors questioned the $13,000 grant awarded to a County Commissioner-elect.

The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:10:59 -0500

Of particular interest is two applications for new housing, one in Cooper-Young and another on Covington Pike.

Tennessee reduced training in IV placement in new lethal injection protocol

shale@nashvillepublicmedia.com (Steven Hale) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:00:15 -0500

The protocol that took effect in 2025 sheds new light on Tony Carruthers’ botched execution, when Dr. Mark Fowler spent nearly an hour trying, and failing, to place a secondary IV line.

This Week in Memphis: New plans for homes, retail; plus, a new beer garden

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:00:20 -0500

If you haven’t registered to vote yet, this is your last chance before the Aug. 6 election. Plus, the Memphis City Council has its first post-budget season meeting.

National Guard members shoot, kill suspect in Downtown Memphis

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 18:33:22 -0500

Memphis Safe Task Force members killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in Downtown Memphis early Sunday morning, marking at least the third death associated with the Task Force.

4 mayors, 1 city: Young interviews the Memphis mayors before him

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 21:22:31 -0500

Mayor Paul Young said he wants to shift the perspective of mayoral accomplishments to be throughout several administrations. To make his point, he interviewed previous Memphis mayors: Willie Herenton, A C Wharton Jr. and Jim Strickland.

The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:53:33 -0500

What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?

Lawson's ‘better way' inspires new summer camp

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Mark Matheny attributes the teachings of Rev. James Lawson Jr. for inspiring “A Walk Into Nonviolence,” a four-day children’s camp for ages 5-12.

Storms lead to power outages across metro

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:04:35 -0500

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outage map showed more than 15,000 of the utility’s customers without power.

It's going to be brutally hot this weekend, and that could be dangerous

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:19:35 -0500

With the heat index possibly reaching 110 this weekend, officials suggest taking precautions.

State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk's Southaven turbines

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:46:51 -0500

Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.

MSCS forensic audit to include new TennCare review

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:12:10 -0500

Auditors reviewed three years of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ finances and its current internal controls, prompted by lawmakers’ request for an audit in 2025. A final report is expected July 8.

MPD chief dismissed from Tyré Nichols civil lawsuit

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:27:05 -0500

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis’ dismissal could get the civil case against the City of Memphis, which has dragged on for more than three years, moving again.

State opens applications for 2 new divisions of Shelby County Criminal Court

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:57:20 -0500

The new law came after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024, one in Shelby County Criminal Court and a second in Shelby County Circuit Court.

Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 12:52:21 -0500

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

201 Poplar goes back to work

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 12:10:13 -0500

The Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center reopened Wednesday, July 1, after a two-day shutdown by a Health Department order after a water main burst and flooded the lower level.

Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:26:08 -0500

A federal judge has ordered Tennessee to halt its takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In the wake of that order, the state oversight board canceled its Wednesday afternoon meeting.

The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 06:11:29 -0500

The grand opening is less than six months away.

Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:06:19 -0500

A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.