DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
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July 2026
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Bailey: Redistricting to the south poses the same arguments — and questions — as Tennessee
Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.
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More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.
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Judge rules in favor of DeSoto County redistricting plan
“Redistricting is not easy, but our goal was always to adopt a lawful plan that fairly represented the people of this county,” Supervisor Lee Caldwell said.
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Merger results in wealth-management firm overseeing $10B in assets
A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.
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LeMoyne-Owen names new athletic director
He is succeeding William Anderson, who served two tenures in the role.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis falls to Charlotte in extra-inning loss
Wednesday’s game was shortened to seven innings due to a pregame rain delay. But Charlotte rose in a bonus eighth to secure the win.
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Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade
The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward?
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A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”
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A Criminal Court judge keeps missing work, slowing the court system and frustrating victims’ families
When a judge is absent for nearly 40% of the days he’s due to be on the bench, the ripples can affect the entire criminal justice system, including defendants who may have to spend longer in jail than they should have.
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The Early Word: Judge Coffee is out of court, and Santi is off our court
The state takeover of MSCS is halted, a local “Jeopardy” contestant’s run is done and Celtic celebrates its crash-aversary.
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Table Talk: A night with no mis-steaks
Bar Limina hosted a sold-out Steak Night late last month with chefs from Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Gussied Up.
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MSCS board approved $200M in contracts Tuesday. But will takeover appointees review them?
Even before a federal judge halted the state takeover of MSCS, it’s unclear whether the new oversight board had final-approval authority over any of the other contracts elected board members approved Tuesday. And the questions don’t stop there.
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St. Jude Leadership Academy hires first-ever senior vice president
Heather Currier Hunt will head the St. Jude academy, where she will help build leadership skills “whether you’re in facilities, or you’re a Nobel laureate, and everything in between.”
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Memphis Art Museum rooftop sign approved
A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.
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Local’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run comes to an end — for now
After 12 straight wins and more than $300,000 earned, Adam Remsen’s time on “Jeopardy!” came to an end — for now — in his 13th game. But there’s more “Jeopardy!” in his future.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game of series against Charlotte
Memphis got back in the win column Tuesday night at AutoZone Park with a 10-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights.
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The Early Word: Hello to new state laws and goodbye to Coletta’s on Appling
Court is back in session, gluten-free donuts are coming soon and we reflect on Ja Morant’s greatest hits.
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TCAP 2026: These 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up
Compare scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program tests by subject and student group for districts in Memphis and Shelby County.
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Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
Here’s a look at some new state laws that may have slipped under the radar.
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June 2026
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Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”
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Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.
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Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
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Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike
If approved, these projects could add residential units and commercial property across the city.
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Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
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