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This Week in Memphis: Election Day and special session on redistricting

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 3 May 2026 17:00:09 -0500

Also happening this week: It’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week, and Germantown wants residents to help plan for its future.

Man who attempted to kidnap Mayor Young indicted federally

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:46:45 -0500

The man who recently pleaded guilty to attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has now been charged federally.

The AM/DM podcast: Is MSCS state takeover a land grab?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:27:17 -0500

In part two of our podcast about the takeover, reporter Laura Testino returns to talk about how churn factors in, what we can take from the school system takeover in Houston and what role school closures and land sales might play.

Council hangs up over length of leases for city-owned properties

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:04 -0500

The sticking point is language that encouraged the administration to try to negotiate leases for terms of five years for projects like the Children’s Museum of Memphis and the new Metal Museum.

City Council goes behind closed doors to talk MPD's No Kings response

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:26:04 -0500

Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.

No Kings questions appear, then disappear from City Council agenda

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:49:49 -0500

As a march of more than 1,000 people Downtown was winding down, police pepper-sprayed and tackled individuals at the rear of the crowd. Some council members wanted to discuss that in Tuesday, April 28, committees but the items were taken off the agenda.

Leaders from both parties mourn G.A. Hardaway

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:07:10 -0500

Republicans and Democrats reacted with sadness to news of state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, who died in a Nashville hospital Friday morning. He was 71.

Ever the ‘cool cat' in dapper clothes, G.A. Hardaway knew what mattered to his community

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:05:19 -0500

State Rep. G.A. Hardaway was known for being well-versed on issues, and being an advocate for Memphis.

Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:43:10 -0500

G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24.

Mayor proposes 2% raise for city employees and no tax increase

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:37:44 -0500

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the City of Memphis made “significant trade-offs” as it designed the city’s coming fiscal year budget.

The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:37:28 -0500

The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.

The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:30:15 -0500

If you have your Daily Memphian 2026 bingo card, now might be a good time to get it out.

Memphis gets another $50M for Downtown Memphis safety

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:08:47 -0500

The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.

No city property-tax hike, says Mayor Paul Young

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:32 -0500

Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.

Charges dropped for No Kings protestors

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:08:13 -0500

The No Kings protest last month ended with police pepper-spraying demonstrators.

The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff's case

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:45:04 -0500

Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.

Central Library gets moving on escalator replacement

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:44:34 -0500

A complete replacement project is currently underway for the frequently broken escalators at Memphis’ largest public library.

Coalition urges tax hikes to fund social programs

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:03:53 -0500

The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety.

City Council wants answers on ‘No Kings' march violence

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:17 -0500

Two Memphis City Council members want police brass to answer questions about the police response to the March 28 march.

Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:34 -0500

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.