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  • Arlington

    Arlington adds new principal support position

    Cherry Davidson is returning to the Arlington Community Schools suburban district to act as mentor for principals across the system.

    By Michael Waddell August 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Teen charged in Eason-Williams death faces additional carjacking charge

    Miguel Andrade, 16, is now indicted on charges of carjacking and employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony. 

    By Julia Baker August 29, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Run for Liza again; Buster’s gets to the meat of the matter

    Germantown’s diesel leak may have been caused by inattention, Hudspeth videos leave unanswered questions and Malcolm Dandridge is back.

    By Bianca Phillips August 28, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Memphis dentist recognized for inspiring health care careers

    Dr. Christina Rosenthal, a native of South Memphis, continues to garner national attention for her dedication to inspiring young people from historically marginalized communities to pursue careers in health care. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 28, 2023
  • Premium Bartlett

    ‘Chef Mo’ ready for new role as Bartlett alderwoman

    Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell August 28, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County Commission returns to police reform ordinances for Sheriff’s office

    The set of three ordinances were delayed on first reading votes two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Monday’s meeting is the last for Mickell Lowery as chairman of a body that is still working its way through a rift among the nine Democratic members.

    By Bill Dries August 28, 2023
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Once again — this time on 901 Day — Memphians will Finish Liza’s Run

    “In a perfect world, we would have a Memphis where we didn’t have to run scared. But I don’t think that day is here yet. And I don’t think we will get there if we quit.”

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2023
  • mayor's race Elections

    Bonner says he’s the answer to Memphis crime question

    “Our number one issue is crime ... I love our community and I cannot stand by and watch what is going on in our city …” Floyd Bonner Jr. has said throughout his yearlong campaign. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Downtown shooting leaves one dead, two injured

    All three victims had “apparent gunshot wounds,” police said. They were all transported to nearby hospitals, where one victim died.

    By Julia Baker August 27, 2023
  • Update State Government

    Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

    The Memphis Republican’s bid for a state income tax in his second term as governor estranged him from the GOP statewide, but Sundquist made his peace with a more conservative state party late in life.

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2023
  • Elections

    Meet the top Memphis mayoral candidates in their own words

    The Daily Memphian invited the top Memphis mayoral contenders to tell us more about themselves and their candidacy in their own words.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 29, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: McKissack opens campaign HQ and how many votes to become mayor

    Campaigns are anticipating a voter turnout of around 100,000 voters when all of the votes are counted Oct. 5. Some candidates believe one of them could win the mayors race with as few as 25,000 votes. 

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2023
  • Education

    Local educators drop off their ‘baggage’ at New Memphis event

    New Memphis hosted “Spillit: Baggage Claim,” an event honoring local teachers with its 2023 Educators of Excellence awards and providing them with an open forum to share their stories.

    By Alicia Davidson August 26, 2023
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: The riverfront ‘belongs to all of us’

    “We believe that places for people to connect – safely, healthfully and happily – are more than simple amenities; they’re critical to our community.”

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    Riverfront group, including Overton Heirs, sues to stop new Brooks construction

    By Tyree Daniels, Carl Person August 28, 2023
  • Shelby County

    MLGW power bills expected to increase in October

    The board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which provides MLGW with electricity, approved a 4.5% rate hike Thursday. The increase will equal about $3.50 more each month for TVA’s 10 million customers across seven states.

    By Keely Brewer August 25, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis bus riders share frustrations with MATA’s CEO

    Citizens at the meeting said issues they face include lack of accessibility, long wait times, lack of communication and broken-down buses.

    By Rashod Cobb August 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Hudspeth videos reveal contradictions and raise more questions

    The videos show some of what occurred the day of the encounter, but they don’t answer a number of key questions. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Hudspeth, Ross families call for answers

    “To wear my son’s cremated ashes around my neck this morning, I want justice for my son. My son was murdered. He wasn’t killed,” said Charlotte Haggett, Jarveon Hudspeth’s mother.

    By Ben Wheeler August 25, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS general counsel resigns, Memphis attorney Odell Horton Jr. replacement

    Horton Jr. will bring “a wealth of experience” to his new role, according to MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams.

    By Alicia Davidson August 25, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Friends sue to stop Brooks; Hudspeth video shows fatal encounter

    Special session will be continued, Southaven is closing its doors and we take a deep dive on busing 50 years later.

    By Bianca Phillips August 25, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Chamber takes over Memphis in May international activities

    The Memphis in May International Festival was founded to promote foreign business investment in the city. The tradition will continue with the Greater Memphis Chamber announcing the 2024 honored country next week.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2023
  • Premium Education

    50 years after busing began, early school integration efforts still shaping Memphis

    Half a century ago this month, 39,000 Memphis children — about a third of the then-Memphis City Schools system — were told to board school buses and continue their education at new schools in an effort to racially integrate them.

    Related story: 

    Chapter One: Before the buses

    By Bill Dries September 26, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Chapter One: Desegregation before the buses

    Court-ordered busing began in the Memphis City Schools system in 1973, 19 years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racially segregated public schools should be integrated with “all deliberate speed.” But MCS had tried other methods at integration before busing.

    By Bill Dries January 06, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Riverfront group, including Overton Heirs, sues to stop new Brooks construction

    The Chancery Court lawsuit seeks to stop construction on the new riverfront Brooks Museum, charging violations of the terms of the “public promenade” established when the city was founded in 1819.

    By Bill Dries August 25, 2023
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Southaven’s ‘Operation: Close the Door’ will target traffic from Memphis

    In an effort to curb crime in Southaven, Mayor Darren Musselwhite is directing the police department to increase patrols on north-south access streets into Memphis.

    By Beth Sullivan August 25, 2023

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