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    ‘Adventure’ begins as new Hernando High opens

    The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 29, 2025
  • Education

    Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

    The move is expected to restore $17 million in federal funds to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which pays for school-based translators and helps educators hone their teaching strategies.

    By The Associated Press, Laura Testino July 25, 2025
  • Public Safety

    MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe to retire

    Crowe, an MPD veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was often seen in the field and frequently attended public events.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: The Glo will go on, and Finebaum has a sick burn for the Big 12

    Cops charged in Nichols’ death get new sentencing dates, Hogan learned the wrasslin’ ropes in Memphis and we’ve got a hot tip on a cold meal for a hot day.

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Hulk Hogan learned the ropes of wrasslin’ in Memphis

    The platinum-blonde professional wrestler born Terry Bollea died July 24, but Memphis was where he became Hulk.

    By Mark Jordan, The Associated Press July 25, 2025
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    U of M sets fundraising record, officials say

    More than half the money raised will go toward other university operations.

    By Jody Callahan July 24, 2025
  • Public Safety

    New sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols death

    Judge Sheryl Lipman also discussed The Daily Memphian’s motion to unseal court records that have remained hidden since the judge who had presided over the case recused himself. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Daily Memphian goes to court, and Marie Feagins did, too

    County Commission may shake up the school board, a Grizz coach makes a comeback and you can eat on down the road before “The Wiz.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 24, 2025
  • Education

    What will a new student cellphone ban look like in Memphis schools?

    Memphis school board members will vote next week on a revised student cellphone policy to align with new state standards.

    By Bri Hatch July 24, 2025
  • Metro

    A federal judge recuses himself after a high-profile criminal trial. The Daily Memphian heads to court to learn why.

    The Daily Memphian recently put itself squarely into the case of the United States of America vs. Emmitt Martin III et al — but that wasn’t the local news site’s original intent.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 24, 2025
  • Elections

    Commissioners consider cutting terms of MSCS board members

    Five of seven County Commissioners present for a Wednesday test vote supported a move that ultimately would cut in half the terms of five school board members elected in 2024. 

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2025
  • Premium Health Care

    Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms

    She set up her lab in an empty room. With cobbled equipment and the blood of cows, dogs and humans, she set out to work on advances in hemophilia.

    By Jane Roberts July 24, 2025
  • Premium Education

    A Feagins return to MSCS leader would be ‘short-lived,’ attorneys argue

    “It would be contrary to and would not serve the public’s interest, in anyway, to legally mandate” that Memphis-Shelby County Schools restore Marie Feagins as superintendent, the school board’s attorney argued in court documents.

    By Laura Testino July 24, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Feagins wants to stay, but Showboats show themselves out

    Tekila is bringing the fuego to East Memphis, Baby Jack’s hits the road and we recount Ozzy Osbourne’s Memphis moment. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 23, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: How Memphis’ elevation and soil protect it from flash floods

    On today’s episode: Why geography, soil and water systems mean a tragedy like what happened in Texas is unlikely to happen in Memphis, even though flooding is an issue. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 23, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.

    Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.

    By Laura Testino July 23, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans

    Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.

    By Bill Dries July 22, 2025
  • Premium Music

    Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, but his wild Memphis night will live on forever

    It was on May 15, 1984, in Memphis, that an incident happened that made Ozzy Osbourne famous for something other than his music.

    By Jody Callahan July 22, 2025
  • Update Metro

    XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks

    On Tuesday afternoon, a company representative, speaking on background, held a call with local reporters and took questions about the project.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 22, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Man accused of city-wide shooting spree in 2022 gets new trial date

    Ezekiel Kelly’s trial is now set for Feb. 9, 2026. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 22, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: How the Old Daisy plays into a decades-long lawsuit

    Who controls Beale Street? On The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 22, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Ole Miss killing still a mystery; Big 12 rejects Tigers again

    Head Start gets fresh start without MSCS, Ford Jr. has a trial date and Sincere Parker plans to fight charges.

    By Bianca Phillips July 22, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says

    The slow-moving Grizzlies’ negotiations come as the public sector continues to invest in FedExForum and officials work to keep Downtown safer and cleaner. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 22, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

    Members of King’s family, and others, have long questioned whether James Earl Ray acted alone, or if he was even involved.

    By The Associated Press July 21, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Ole Miss student’s killing a ‘priority one case for us’

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office found more than 40 rifle and pistol shell casings but is still trying to find out what led to the mass shooting. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 21, 2025

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