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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 15:40:41 -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.

No charges filed against DEA officer in first Task Force shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:23:58 -0500

Darrin Pigram, 41, who was shot and killed on May 13, was being sought on a warrant for charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and a weapons violation.

Congressional Democrats show support for Justin J. Pearson

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:09:02 -0500

U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, and Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, headlined the “Get Out the Vote Rally.”

10 apply for two new Criminal Court Judge positions

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:05:05 -0500

Shelby County’s two new courts are dedicated to violent crime cases.

Voter Guide: Shelby County general, federal primary election

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:28:46 -0500

Shelby County is back at the polls and the ballot is lengthy.

Ready. Set. Vote.

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:44 -0500

Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where of voting in the 2026 August elections.

Lowery: 'Collaboration' with state, not intervention or takeover

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:23:49 -0500

Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on “Behind The Headlines.”

Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:50:21 -0500

Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.

AOC to stump for Justin Pearson in Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:24:37 -0500

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is coming to the city with two other Democratic U.S. House members. Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan is endorsing state Sen. Brent Taylor in the companion Republican primary.

5th Congressional District Democrats talk Task Force in forum

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:42 -0500

The forum at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church drew all five candidates for the August 6 Democratic primary, who each hope to win the seat of incumbent Republican Congressman Andy Ogles.

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.

Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:19:36 -0500

Lowery in Eads, Taylor in Piperton. The political roundup is on the campaign trail and includes a D.C. roundup with reaction to the memorandum of understanding with Iran.

T.J. Hardaway to run write-in campaign for late father's state House seat

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:29 -0500

Hardaway, who was appointed to the District 93 seat in time for May’s special legislative session, announced his bid for a full two-year term.

State vows to speed up roadwork on Elvis Presley Boulevard

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:39:21 -0500

TDOT Commissioner Will Reid and Mayor Paul Young met twice this week after a stormy public meeting in Whitehaven recently, where those involved in the joint project told residents it wouldn’t be completed until 2031.

Cohen, Pearson drop federal redistricting lawsuit

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 17:44:57 -0500

One of the federal lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map was dismissed following a request by the plaintiffs.

Democratic leaders hold redistricting town hall: 'There's no such thing as a post-racial America'

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:07:07 -0500

State Rep. Antonio Parkinson held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting and update attendees about the map’s legal challenges.

Here's who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases

editors@dailymemphian.com (Hannah Carley) — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:21:04 -0500

Three judges have been selected to preside over the constitutional challenges to Tennessee’s new congressional map.

State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:55:01 -0500

Attorneys squared off in federal court Wednesday over a 2024 state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.

DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:59:17 -0500

In the Chancery Court lawsuit, attorneys are seeking to have the laws declared unconstitutional and a court order barring their enforcement.