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    Outages leave Memphis intersections dark, drivers confused

    Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County. 

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    MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outages

    By Wallis Rogin August 25, 2026
  • Elections

    National Civil Rights Museum launches voter turnout push

    NCRM announced a nonpartisan coalition to increase local voter turnout during the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

    By Noah McLane August 24, 2026
  • Health Care

    Kustoff agrees to co-sponsor breast cancer bill

    On Monday, Aug. 24, more than 30 women came to U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s Memphis office with a mission: Get the congressman on board with a bill meant to help those diagnosed with breast cancer.

    By Steve Bohnel August 24, 2026
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    Exclusive: Legal fees mount in MSCS takeover lawsuit

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ court challenge of the state’s takeover of the school system has cost at least $211,700 in legal fees, according to MSCS and Shelby County government officials.

    By Laura Testino August 24, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: College football starts; commissioners’ time ends

    It’s a time of beginnings and endings. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 24, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Other cities have limited data center development. Memphis can, too.

    “Memphians have been given a false choice: either accept AI data center development without safeguards or be left behind. Memphis must treat clean air, clean water and affordable energy as non-negotiable, as other cities and regions have.”

    By Richard Massey August 24, 2026
  • Premium Business

    Maybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.

    Millennials are finding time to be a little crafty and picking up the same hobbies — like sewing and baking — their grandmothers might have enjoyed. 

    By Wallis Rogin August 24, 2026
  • Premium Business

    What we do and don’t know about TVA’s data center rate hikes

    When the TVA Board of Directors approved the new rate class for data centers in Memphis on Aug. 20, it held back some important information. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 24, 2026
  • Elections

    How AOC, Cohen shared flight illustrates the Democratic divide

    Also in the political roundup: more from state Senator Brent Taylor on Behind The Headlines, a closer look at the 5th Congressional District Democratic primary results and Mongo’s campaign art.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2026
  • Elections

    Changing of the guard at Shelby County Commission

    The Monday, Aug. 24, session of the Shelby County Commission is the last of the four-year term for eight of the 13 commissioners. Here is a rundown of the old commission versus the new body that takes office Sept. 1 and a few last-minute moves on Monday’s agenda.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: We can have data centers while also protecting Memphis and Memphians

    “Some of my neighbors feel unheard, and that is a gap we have to close. But a blanket moratorium fixes none of the problems. It stops new construction jobs and increases in the tax base while leaving the plants already running exactly where they are.”

    By Kelly Lomax August 24, 2026
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    ‘It absolutely inspires and drives me’: Incoming St. Jude CEO talks career, research, and how he unwinds

    Charles Roberts talks about his medical career, advances in childhood cancer research, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and meeting one of the most important figures in U.S. men’s ice hockey history.

    By Steve Bohnel August 24, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS closes all campuses Monday due to storm-related power outages

    All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules. 

    By Abigail Warren, Laura Testino August 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Tiger football kicks off; County Commission wraps

    Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 23, 2026
  • Metro

    Saturday’s storm ‘wreaked havoc’ on the MLGW system

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said the storm that blew in Saturday evening was the 7th most destructive by outage minutes in the utility’s history.

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    600 employees and contractors working on power restoration, MLGW says

    Heavy thunderstorms trigger widespread power outages

    By Samuel Hardiman August 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    600 employees and contractors working on power restoration, MLGW says

    MLGW officials have warned that full restoration may not happen until Thursday.

    By Jody Callahan August 23, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Tackling domestic violence, the hidden part of violent crime

    “Addressing the domestic violence part of our violent crime challenge must involve providing more support for domestic violence victims, more accountability for the perpetrators and efforts to change behavior.”

    By Bill Gibbons August 23, 2026
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Another day, another cyclist killed by a car. This time, it was ‘The Dancing Man.’

    Quentin Ratliff, 39, was known in Olive Branch as “The Dancing Man.” He was killed by a car Friday morning. It was the latest tragedy in a brutal week for cyclists across the South. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 23, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Watchdog, activist Joe Kent dies after battle with cancer

    Local watchdog and activist Joe B. Kent, who regularly harshly criticized local politicians, officials, and organizations at public meetings, died at age 63. 

    By John Klyce August 23, 2026
  • Metro

    Heavy thunderstorms trigger widespread power outages

    MLGW officials estimate power won’t be restored until Thursday, and are asking residents to conserve water by not watering lawns or washing cars.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 23, 2026
  • Neighborhoods

    Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning

    While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.

    By Jody Callahan August 22, 2026
  • Behind The Headlines

    Brent Taylor said legal immigration should be ‘paused’

    The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

    By Bill Dries August 22, 2026
  • Education

    Holy Rosary families protest Catholic Diocese after principal’s abrupt exit

    A sudden personnel change at Holy Rosary Catholic School has sparked outrage, a petition with hundreds of signatures and a demonstration by parents demanding answers from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 21, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Rawgirls is outta juice, but Newby’s is back from the dead

    SpaceXAI asks for more power, but it’ll have to pay. Plus, the fired city court clerk wants her job back, and The King gets his own street.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: ‘Mean Girls,’ former coworkers and a hot tomato

    If it’s Friday, it’s time to tune in for chitchat about local Memphis events. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 21, 2026

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