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City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:33:15 -0500

Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.

Voters elect four Democrats in first partisan MSCS board election

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:11:28 -0500

No Republicans ran for the Memphis school board seats on the ballot. Democratic nominees bested independent challengers in races for two open seats, while two incumbents on the board secured their victories in May’s primary races.

Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:23:56 -0500

MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.

Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:51:45 -0500

Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.

SpaceXAI could have a lot more data centers this time next year, Musk says

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:15:52 -0500

The company operates four data centers in the Mid-South. Three of those data centers are powered, in part, by a controversial power plant the company built in Southaven.

City of Memphis looks to save money on interest

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:33:31 -0500

The City of Memphis is looking to refinance about $150 million in debt.

City Council tackles high-dollar votes and ambitious plans in Tuesday's meeting

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 16:48:51 -0500

Moving money to the redevelopment of the Southwest Twin Drive-in, final votes on two November ballot questions, a first vote on short-term rental rules and some complex bond restructures are on Tuesday’s City Council agendas.

Conflicting polls and what becomes of competition after the primaries

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The Republican primary for Governor includes battling polls and a look at post primary unity — the hopes, and the reality.

Endorsement ballots: A unique Memphis tradition

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:07 -0500

A warning from District Attorney General Steve Mulroy about misleading endorsement ballots is the latest chapter in the tale of a unique Memphis political institution.

Road rage shooting suspect among arrests announced by MPD

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:23:41 -0500

Memphis police and the Memphis Safe Task Force announced dozens of recent arrests on Thursday, July 30, including a suspect in a road rage shooting and three suspected gang members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Council confirms new city leaders

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:22:29 -0500

The Memphis City Council also approved a change to the city’s structure for the trustee status MATA is currently operating under.

The Station can stay open, City Council rules

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:03 -0500

Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.

How will Memphis spend $3.3M in tax money collected from SpaceXAI?

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:03:16 -0500

Mayor Paul Young’s administration pitched how it plans to spend about $3.3 million on the 5-mile area around SpaceXAI’s Colossus I data center.

City could ditch project manager at Liberty Park

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:08:25 -0500

Private development at Liberty Park has stalled, and the City of Memphis is looking to end its contract with the joint venture managing the project.