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Tate Reeves appoints DeSoto County judge to state Supreme Court

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:53:14 -0500

The Southaven judge will replace Justice Robert Chamberlin on the state’s highest court.

The AM/DM podcast: IP earnings and Ducks Unlimited

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:06:22 -0500

This week sees International Paper holding its second-quarter earnings call, and they should have lots to talk about.

Facing state scrutiny, Memphis schools intensify efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:11 -0500

MSCS enrollment has suffered in the past decade. But the district doesn’t just struggle to get students in the door, it also has trouble keeping them in their seats day after day.

After years of flooding, Rodney Baber Park is back on solid ground

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:57:30 -0500

The estimated $7 million renovation became possible as part of a $60 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help areas affected by the 2011 floods.

New county fiscal year, same county reserve fund crunch

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:57:07 -0500

Shelby County commissioners vote Monday on a $125 million line of credit from two sources to deal with the county’s ongoing cash-flow crisis, an emergency fix for the air conditioning issues at the county jail and more.

This Memphis charter school cut chronic absenteeism to only 3 students. Here’s how.

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:05 -0500

MSCS leaders ramped up chronic absenteeism interventions this past year, aiming to reduce chronic absenteeism rates for the first time since 2017.

What early voter turnout so far says about the race for three new congressional districts

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:20:05 -0500

The Daily Memphian analyzes the first six days of early voting data within the three new congressional districts that split Shelby County and the race for Tennessee governor.

Mid-South Immigration Advocates set to close after federal funds cease

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:49:11 -0500

Mid-South Immigration Advocates set to close after 13 years, following the failure of the federal government to reimburse for services rendered, co-founder said.

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.

The AM/DM podcast: En pointe, kicking back and putting a good foot forward

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:11:32 -0500

If you’ve been wanting to bust a move, or just plie a little bit, this is the weekend to do it.

The changing landscape for suburban schools

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:40:15 -0500

Superintendents from three suburban school districts appeared on “Behind the Headlines” to talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.

Panel rules new TN district maps will stand for now, have no 'evidence of racial animus'

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:30 -0500

Three judges denied an injunction in a combined civil rights lawsuit that challenged Tennessee’s new congressional map. The map favors Republicans as it splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.

The AM/DM podcast: What we know — and don't — in Memphis' council ethics complaint

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:13:58 -0500

Today, Samuel Hardiman is here for part one of our discussion into what we know, what we don’t and what this all means.

The life and 'great legacy' of banking executive, philanthropist Jack Moore

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:21:43 -0500

“If you think about things that are important in life — your family, your faith, your community, leading, and investing back in the community — that’s what Jack Moore was all about.”

New historic marker honors Tom Lee and his Klondike community — then and now

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The marker unveiled Wednesday is about the past but also the present push to restore and renovate the Klondike area where Lee lived out his life after he saved the lives of 32 people on the Mississippi River in 1925.

Video released of fatal Task Force shooting at Burger King

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:48:55 -0500

Surveillance clips show the shooting that killed Darrin Pigram inside the Burger King where he worked. The release comes days after officials said there would be no charges filed against the officer.

This Week in Memphis: International Paper checks in, and early voting ends

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:21 -0500

Also happening this week: A vegan restaurant closes its doors, and there’s a duck-calling contest.

A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:05 -0500

Together4Students is the latest local group to join a cadre of Memphis advocates for school reform. It is urging the district to drop its state takeover lawsuit.

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.

The AM/DM podcast: The other state takeover

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:10:20 -0500

The state isn’t just taking over school systems. It’s taking over airports.