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    The AM/DM podcast: A week for walking

    It’s Monday, Nov. 10, and if there’s a theme for the week ahead, it might be walking.

    By Mary Cashiola November 10, 2025
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    Shelby County Chancellor dismisses gun-group lawsuit against city

    The group alleged the city had violated the state law that forbids local governments from regulating firearms in any way.

    By Bill Dries November 10, 2025
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    The Early Word: What’s next after Task Force? Plus, a weekend of Ws and Ls

    Woman is convicted of pastor’s murder, Allen says he doesn’t do cocaine and we suggest what to order a Michelin-recommended restaurant.

    By Bianca Phillips November 10, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Has Memphis ever had an art heist like the Louvre?

    Curios, statues, Albrecht Durer and Elton John: How have Memphis museums been victimized by thieves in the last century?

    By Jody Callahan November 14, 2025
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    What could be the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Community leaders weigh in.

    The Daily Memphian asked a selection of community leaders what, in their opinion, the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force could be.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 10, 2025
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    What happens after the Task Force leaves?

    The Memphis Safe Task Force could help deliver Memphis its lowest crime rate in years, but it remains unclear what the temporary law enforcement surge has done to the city’s trajectory.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 10, 2025
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    U.S. Marshals director: Next Task Force phase to target MPD policy changes

    U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has redistricting concerns, U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty vote against a war-powers resolution on Venezuela and a court ruling on local gun-control measures and “virtue signaling.”

    By Bill Dries November 10, 2025
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    This Week in Memphis: New Overton trail opens, and bus rides are free

    Also happening this week: People gather to remember Memphians killed in traffic crashes.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 11, 2025
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    The Sultana Museum starts to gain steam in Marion

    The renovation of the school gym in Marion, Arkansas is just about complete. It will be followed by exhibits to chronicle the history of the nation’s worst maritime disaster 7 miles from Memphis.

    By Bill Dries November 14, 2025
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    Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.

    For generations, Kamp Kiwani has been beloved by Memphis area Girl Scouts. Now the 1,219-acre property is being auctioned off as “an outdoor paradise.” 

    By Lydia Williams November 09, 2025
  • Metro

    Amid nation’s longest government shutdown, church’s food pantry sees hundreds needing help

    “We have to eat,” one person in line at the mobile food pantry said. “We feel horrible because we have a government that’s not supplying our needs. And that’s what they were elected for.”

    By Jody Callahan November 08, 2025
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    Public holds GOP responsible for ongoing government shutdown, Cohen says

    U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump but agreed on “Behind The Headlines” with Trump’s assessment of the set of elections this past week that saw Democratic victory. 

    By Bill Dries November 08, 2025
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    Another Shelby County Jail inmate has died

    The latest death marks at least the third such fatality in the last 10 days and the 10th so far this year.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2025
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    Woman involved in Mississippi Boulevard pastor’s murder found guilty

    A jury found Latoshia Daniels guilty of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting death of Brodes Perry, a former pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.

    By Abigail Warren November 08, 2025
  • Education

    High schoolers, hand drills and bone saws

    Orthopaedic Exploration Day gives students hands-on experience with the nuts and bolts of orthopedic surgery. 

    By Lydia Williams November 07, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Man who had charges dismissed in a drag-racing death arrested again, records show

    Cordero Ragland, who had all charges dismissed in a drag-racing death after being deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial, has been arrested again, records show.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2025
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    Bodycam footage, records provide clearer picture of Tony Allen arrest

    Two days after former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen was arrested for drug possession alongside an Arkansas highway, a clearer picture has begun to emerge.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Memphis gynecologist asks for case to be dismissed, again

    Local gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar, who was indicted earlier this year on dozens of federal charges, has asked for his case to be dismissed again and this time for good.

    By Aarron Fleming November 07, 2025
  • Education

    Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring

    The Tennessee Department of Education wants a $30 million increase in summer learning funding next year.

    By Melissa Brown November 07, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run

    Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 07, 2025
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    The Early Word: Flight cuts hit MEM, but will Ford EV cuts hit BlueOval?

    Daniels shares her story in pastor murder trial, Second Line is marching east and minor-league football is coming back to Memphis. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 07, 2025
  • Education

    This Tennessee school is stepping up to feed local families cut off from SNAP

    Winchester Elementary opened its food pantry in March. The government shutdown means more Memphis families are going to the school for food.

    By Bri Hatch November 07, 2025
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    ‘He broke up with me with a disappearing text': Woman charged with killing pastor takes stand

    Latoshia Daniels said she planned to end her own life on April 4, 2019, but instead, Brodes Perry, a former Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church pastor, died.

    By Abigail Warren November 07, 2025
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    DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment

    After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 06, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County mayor wants more judges for Task Force cases

    Lee Harris also called for better demographic numbers on those arrested and charged, as well as a total county of traffic stops including those where no one is charged or jailed.

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2025

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