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    Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies might play games in Nashville. But that’s no reason to be terrified.

    If you were an owner intent on keeping a profitable NBA team in Memphis, wouldn’t you do whatever you could to tap into the Nashville market? To bring some of those Nashville riches over here?

    By Geoff Calkins April 25, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Why are some Shelby County voters marked ‘inactive’ ahead of elections?

    The status of inactive voters comes up regularly during an election year, but inactive status does not mean the voter is ineligible to vote.

    By Bill Dries April 23, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS board approves teacher raises for 2026-27 school year

    On average, Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers will see a 3.9% increase in their pay next year, not including bonuses, according to the district’s top business and finance official. 

    By Laura Testino April 23, 2026
  • State Government

    Get the lead out: Bill requires DHS to make lead tests available to Memphians

    Two Memphis lawmakers teamed up to ensure Memphis kids and pregnant women have access to blood lead level tests.

    By Noah McLane April 23, 2026
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    The Early Word: School takeover is approved, and Bartlett let the dogs in

    NBA Commissioner responds to LeBron’s diss, Lakeland has drama and we’ve got the Live at the Garden lineup.

    By Bianca Phillips April 23, 2026
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    Calkins: Remember the winter storm of 2026? It inspired a dog (and cat) story to warm your heart.

    The great winter storm of 2026 — it was inconvenient for a lot of us humans. But it turned out to be the best thing ever for a lot of local dogs.

    By Geoff Calkins April 23, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Clerks, the trustee and the register: The other races on the 2026 county primary ballot

    Here is an overview of seven races on the May ballot that aren’t getting as much attention as the races for county mayor, Shelby County Board of Commissioners and county clerk.

    By Bill Dries 22 hours ago
  • Public Safety

    Woman convicted in 2022 slaying of Whitehaven leader

    Tifanee Wright has been charged in the death of a Whitehaven activist Yvonne Nelson, who fought “tirelessly for improving conditions for all.”

    By Aarron Fleming April 22, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Remains of three children found in Hickory Hill

    The investigation remains ongoing, and search crews were actively combing through a wooded area near the site Wednesday.

    By Aarron Fleming April 22, 2026
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Grizzlies owner has ‘no interest’ in moving team, NBA commissioner says

    The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville. 

    By Drew Hill April 22, 2026
  • State Government

    Tennessee lawmakers pass MSCS takeover

    The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives both voted down party lines Wednesday, April 22, to pass a takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. 

    By Laura Testino April 23, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Raises, taxes and ‘desperate’ teams that may want Ja

    MSCS board votes to sue over a looming takeover, the city has a new name for the area around FedExForum and Crosstown has an office for you. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 22, 2026
  • Premium State Government

    Opponents claim new child-custody bill ‘treats kids like perps’

    The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.

    By Noah McLane April 22, 2026
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    How Memphis plans to spend $100 million in state money on Beale Street

    John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”

    By Samuel Hardiman April 22, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS board votes to sue over state takeover proposal

    The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.” 

    By Laura Testino April 22, 2026
  • Premium Education

    Closures, spending, superintendent hires: What could state appointees decide about Memphis schools?

    A proposal to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would allow a board of appointees the power to reshape how the district educates its 100,000 students, who is in charge of those schools and more.

    By Laura Testino April 22, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Mayor proposes 2% raise for city employees and no tax increase

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the City of Memphis made “significant trade-offs” as it designed the city’s coming fiscal year budget.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 21, 2026
  • State Government

    Tennessee Republicans push for significant last-minute ESA voucher expansion

    Voucher-friendly Tennessee Republicans are pushing a last-minute amendment that would drop all enrollment caps on the state’s original voucher program.

    By Melissa Brown April 21, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty

    The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 21, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral

    OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 21, 2026
  • Education

    Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research

    The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.

    By Sophia Surrett April 25, 2026
  • State Government

    Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs

    A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.

    By Noah McLane April 20, 2026
  • Education

    Takeover plan would give state appointees sweeping power over Memphis schools

    Expanded board powers are among several new details of a proposed state takeover legislation targeting Memphis-Shelby County Schools. 

    By Laura Testino April 20, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    County primary early voter turnout so far cracks 10K

    Early voter turnout through the first four days of the period that ends April 30 is higher than it was at the same point in 2018.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2026
  • Midtown

    OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown

    OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, is building a new regional headquarters in Midtown as part of a $12 million expansion to meet the growing demand for its services.

    By Andy Ashby April 20, 2026

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