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    The AM/DM podcast: Saving Tom Lee, Elizabeth Taylor and Jimi Hendrix

    For 17 years, some of the world’s most historic images have found their way to a Memphis warehouse, where a local business scans and digitizes them. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 08, 2026
  • Germantown

    Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback

    Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.

    By Abigail Warren July 08, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing

    The Memphis City Council’s $2.6 million grant fund allocates $200,000 for each council member to propose grants to nonprofits. 

    By Bill Dries July 08, 2026
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    Hearing date set in DeSoto supervisor suit against state

    A hearing date has been set in DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s federal lawsuit against the State of Mississippi.

    By Aarron Fleming July 07, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.

    On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 07, 2026
  • Update Public Safety

    ‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns

    Jail employees are warning Shelby County officials of extreme heat, rising medical emergencies, and what they describe as “cruel conditions” inside the facility after month-long air conditioning issues.

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 07, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    Evaniel Johnson said he wants to see if video footage supports the narrative that his grandson, Tyrin Johnson, turned toward U.S. guard members with a gun.

    By The Associated Press 8 hours ago
  • State Government

    AOC to stump for Justin Pearson in Memphis

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is coming to the city with two other Democratic U.S. House members. Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan is endorsing state Sen. Brent Taylor in the companion Republican primary.

    By Bill Dries July 07, 2026
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    The Early Word: World Cup defeat still a win for Redbirds; new grocery plans

    Candidates for new 5th district have their say, the Grizzlies could get another center and Vitalant wants your blood. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 07, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Tennessee’s newest laws

    The 114th session of the Tennessee General Assembly reconvened this past January with some very high-profile bills on its agenda.

    By Mary Cashiola July 07, 2026
  • Elections

    5th Congressional District Democrats talk Task Force in forum

    The forum at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church drew all five candidates for the August 6 Democratic primary, who each hope to win the seat of incumbent Republican Congressman Andy Ogles.

    By Bill Dries July 07, 2026
  • Health Care

    Type O blood donations needed during shortage, major nonprofit says

    Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.

    By Steve Bohnel July 07, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program

    The council’s discussion of grant rules comes after city auditors questioned the $13,000 grant awarded to a County Commissioner-elect. 

    By Bill Dries July 06, 2026
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    The Early Word: Tomato farmer has a vine idea, and we take you back to 1776

    A Memphis crime family faces racketeering charges, a local nonprofit for veterans is calling it quits and pro hockey is coming back. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 06, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too

    Of particular interest is two applications for new housing, one in Cooper-Young and another on Covington Pike. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 06, 2026
  • State Government

    Tennessee reduced training in IV placement in new lethal injection protocol

    The protocol that took effect in 2025 sheds new light on Tony Carruthers’ botched execution, when Dr. Mark Fowler spent nearly an hour trying, and failing, to place a secondary IV line.

    By Steven Hale July 06, 2026
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    Ask the Memphian: What was Memphis like 250 years ago?

    In 1776, as this fledgling country was battling for its independence, it would have been eerily quiet in Memphis.

    By Jody Callahan July 06, 2026
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    Memphis ‘crime family': Federal wiretaps, GPS trackers and a tattoo shop robbery

    Federal wiretaps captured Young Mob using GPS trackers, texts and FaceTime to stalk a rival in Memphis — with police twice racing in to stop planned robberies before the gang finally struck inside a tattoo shop.

    By Bill Dries July 06, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here

    Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.

    By Sophia Surrett July 10, 2026
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: New plans for homes, retail; plus, a new beer garden

    If you haven’t registered to vote yet, this is your last chance before the Aug. 6 election. Plus, the Memphis City Council has its first post-budget season meeting.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 05, 2026
  • Public Safety

    National Guard members shoot, kill suspect in Downtown Memphis

    Memphis Safe Task Force members killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in Downtown Memphis early Sunday morning, marking at least the third death associated with the Task Force.

    By Jody Callahan July 05, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    Bevy of Shelby County contenders jostle for Congressional primary races

    A total of 14 contenders from Shelby County are on the Aug. 6 federal primary ballot in the 5th, 8th and 9th Congressional districts. Will multiple Memphians cancel each other out? Also in the political roundup: Pearson and Lamar spar; attorneys weigh in on judicial races.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis family business preserves history ‘one image at a time’

    A Memphis-based family business is saving history and making it available for the world to enjoy, one image at a time.

    By Noah McLane July 09, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Heart to heart: How a Memphis man’s diagnosis started his fight against silent suffering

    Marlon Qualls Jr.'s emotional trauma as a teenager turned into a health crisis that nearly cost him his life but eventually transformed him into a passionate advocate for men’s health.

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 05, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    High Point Terrace celebrates decades of July Fourth history — and 250 years of the US

    The U.S. celebrated its semiquincentennial on Saturday. In High Point Terrace, that means having an annual parade, one that has occurred for 77 years.

    By Steve Bohnel July 04, 2026

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