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    Ask the Memphian: Justin Timberlake, his tequila and two annoyed women: How 901 Day began

    After a barrage of ads for Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila annoyed them, two social media whizzes came up with the idea for 901 Day. Thirteen years later, it’s bigger than ever.

    By Jody Callahan September 01, 2025
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    Calkins: He’s going to get people believing in this city once again — if he has to do it one Memphian at a time.

    William Dunavant III has a speech he has already given to 20,000 Memphians. The topic? Why the city is on the cusp of great things. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 01, 2025
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    Mayor Young says police task force getting to ‘nitty gritty’ after delays

    Also in the Political Roundup: Jerri Green at Wiseacre and one less contender for Shelby County Mayor.

    By Bill Dries August 31, 2025
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    This Week in Memphis: Labor Day is 901 Day, Memphis Rox doc premieres

    Also this week, the Running of the Weenies returns, and we look back on two tragic events that happened in 2022. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 31, 2025
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    Photo Gallery: A look at Memphis Art Museum construction

    The new museum will feature a new Monroe Avenue plaza connecting the museum to the Cossitt Library and providing access to the Mississippi River. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 31, 2025
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    Pardoned for his crimes, DeAndre Brown built a life helping other former inmates. That changed abruptly this past week.

    Former public official DeAndre Brown and his wife Vinessa Brown were charged with misusing $1.38 million in public money. The pair ran the Lifeline to Success non-profit, which is now also under scrutiny.

    By Bill Dries September 04, 2025
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    My Sistah’s House to begin construction on its first mixed-use development

    For the past year, My Sistah’s House’s team has filed and refiled plans to build a 2,400-square-foot commercial and residential building as part of the nonprofit’s Tiny House Project.

    By Dima Amro August 31, 2025
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    Can Shelby County secure a new jail?

    Understaffing, overcrowding, extended intake times, drug use, broken jail locks and elevators and medical problems up to and including multiple inmate deaths are just some entries on the current facility’s long list of troubles.

    By Jane Donahoe August 30, 2025
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    How 3 cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death went from conviction to new trial

    A chain of events that eventually led to the three men being granted a new trial centers on comments allegedly made by the judge who formerly presided over the case as well as the carjacking and attempted murder of one of that judge’s former law clerks.

    By Jane Donahoe, Aarron Fleming August 30, 2025
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    Memphis students outpace state growth in reading and math, but lag in social studies

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools earned the highest score in the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the fourth year in a row. But younger students lost progress in social studies, falling behind expected growth.

    By Bri Hatch August 29, 2025
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    Majority of MATA board quits as city flexes control over CEO search

    The departing MATA board members appear to have been surprised by City Council members asserting a role in hiring the new permanent CEO. One former member called the move “insulting.”

    By Bill Dries, Jody Callahan August 29, 2025
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    The Early Word: Why Judge Norris recused himself; Bartlett grocery clues

    U of M students protest anti-DEI moves, Carrefour is finally coming down and Filipino food is popping up on South Main. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 29, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Former police officers charged in Tyré Nichols’ death to get new federal trial

    Judge Sheryl Lipman also granted a motion from The Daily Memphian to unseal records in the case, which included the reason Mark Norris recused himself.

    By Aarron Fleming August 29, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County to get two new judges

    Gov. Bill Lee has appointed two replacements for vacant Shelby County Circuit Court and Criminal Court seats.

    By Aarron Fleming August 28, 2025
  • Education

    Protesters gather at U of M after school announces anti-DEI efforts

    “I’m here because eventually this is going to affect us all,” one protester said.

    By Jody Callahan August 28, 2025
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    MSCS activist arrested for violating board member’s restraining order

    Damon Curry Morris, a frequent critic of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, faces a misdemeanor charge for violating a restraining order brought by MSCS board member Stephanie Love, according to police and court records.

    By Laura Testino August 28, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    A parade on the river, free live music and block parties set the tone for 901 Day in Memphis

    This guide to 2025’s 901 Day events can help Memphis lovers choose how to celebrate the annual civic holiday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 31, 2025
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    State report questions $1.38M in spending by County Re-Entry Director

    DeAndre Brown and his wife Vinessa Brown allegedly misappropriated more than $600,000 in public funds, a comptroller’s investigation found. The office also identified more than $750,000 in “questionable charges.”

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    Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges

    By Aarron Fleming August 28, 2025
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    Judges rule Tennessee’s gun limits in parks and playgrounds are unconstitutional

    The case has been another test of the limits of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has allowed gun rights advocates to take aim at more Second Amendment restrictions nationwide.

    By The Associated Press August 28, 2025
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    Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend

    Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.

    By Sophia Surrett August 28, 2025
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    The Early Word: County director goes back to jail; Bartlett’s picky on grocers

    FedEx lays off hundreds, the city spills the tea on the MATA CEO search and Lakeland Cracker Barrel fans rejoice.

    By Bianca Phillips August 28, 2025
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    MATA officials overstepped authority with CEO search, City Council attorney says

    A few days ago, Memphis Area Transit Authority officials announced they would introduce two CEO finalists at a public meeting. That meeting was abruptly canceled with little explanation.

    By Jody Callahan August 28, 2025
  • Premium Public Safety

    New jail won’t solve everything, sheriff says

    A new jail may address some issues that currently plague 201 Poplar. But Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner admits it won’t fix everything.

    By Aarron Fleming August 28, 2025
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    Roommate charged with killing comedian with 12-gauge shotgun, officials say

    Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 28, 2025
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    Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges

    A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.

    By Jody Callahan August 28, 2025

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