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Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”

Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:49:36 -0500

A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.

Shelby County early vote tops 183,000

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:16:16 -0500

The total turnout countywide is the highest in Tennessee’s 95 counties. It outpaces 2022 but trails the 2018 early voter turnout for the same election cycle. Election Day is Nov. 3.

The AM/DM podcast: Costumes and multiculturalism

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:13:55 -0500

This weekend brings another conversion of spooky seasonal events and fall’s seemingly other favorite, cultural festivals.

Feagins' nudity contributed to 'hostile' environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:44:04 -0500

A former Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee is seeking $1.5 million in damages from the school system for the “hostile and abusive” work environment she claims Marie Feagins created.

DA says his office moving through felony cases faster despite heavier workload

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:08:23 -0500

“We have been having to staff two new courtrooms without any extra staff,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said.

Candidate's mother involved in polling site 'disturbance,' according to MPD report

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:03:58 -0500

Kimberly Owens-Pearson, mother of congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson, was accused of causing a “disturbance” at a polling location.

The AM/DM podcast: Untangling the MSCS state takeover

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:14:26 -0500

Reporter Laura Testino joins us today to sort through exactly where the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover stands and what we can expect in the future.

Sanford: Taylor's sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.

o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:20:13 -0500

“Inappropriate sexual behavior by elected officials at every level of government has been excused and allowed to fester for far too long.”

The AM/DM podcast: How historic tax credits could help Downtown

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:15:21 -0500

There are several large, vacant buildings in Downtown Memphis — The Sterick, 100 N. Main and the Falls Building — that are in various stages of redevelopment.

3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:14 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

MSCS takeover to remain paused at least 2 more weeks, judge says

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:27:49 -0500

“They can meet. They can talk. They cannot act,” Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins said of the state-appointed oversight board on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:38 -0500

Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson each responded to the Nashville Scene’s Tuesday, Oct. 27, story.

County Clerk's Office tweaks hours

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:11:37 -0500

Meanwhile, the Clerk’s Office continues to close in-person vehicle registrations and renewals one day a month to deal with a backlog and for staff training.

The AM/DM podcast: All about the suburban mayoral and aldermen races

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:15:59 -0500

Voters in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington will soon be going to the polls to decide local races for aldermen, commissioners and mayors.

County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:24:15 -0500

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.

Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:04 -0500

Early voting through Saturday in Shelby County is approximately 11,000 off the 2018 pace of early voting for the same midterm election cycle.

A former drummer in Central High's award-winning jazz band finds his own beat

kramsay@dailymemphian.com (Kyan Ramsay) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Now a University of Memphis student, drummer Corbin Brassell has released his debut single.

This Week in Memphis: Data center votes, Halloween and we fall back

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:13 -0500

Also happening this week: The Tigers play the Razorbacks, and early voting ends.

County Commission to consider an exit from lawsuit over state's schools takeover

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:53:39 -0500

The proposal to exit the lawsuit over the state takeover of MSCS’ elected board didn’t have enough votes in committee last week. The commission also votes on a new data center moratorium in the unincorporated county.