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  • Behind The Headlines

    Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed

    A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 30, 2026
  • Elections

    Shelby County early vote tops 183,000

    The total turnout countywide is the highest in Tennessee’s 95 counties. It outpaces 2022 but trails the 2018 early voter turnout for the same election cycle. Election Day is Nov. 3.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2026
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    The Early Word: Nudity comes up in Feagins suit; Grizz take down Ja’s team

    Pearson’s mom was allegedly involved in a polling site “disturbance,” dirt is finally moving at Union Station and there’s a lot brewing on the coffee scene.

    By Bianca Phillips October 30, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Costumes and multiculturalism

    This weekend brings another conversion of spooky seasonal events and fall’s seemingly other favorite, cultural festivals. 

    By Mary Cashiola October 31, 2026
  • Education

    Feagins’ nudity contributed to ‘hostile’ environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit

    A former Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee is seeking $1.5 million in damages from the school system for the “hostile and abusive” work environment she claims Marie Feagins created.

    By Laura Testino October 30, 2026
  • Public Safety

    DA says his office moving through felony cases faster despite heavier workload

    “We have been having to staff two new courtrooms without any extra staff,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said.

    By Mary Evans October 29, 2026
  • Update Elections

    Candidate’s mother involved in polling site ‘disturbance,’ according to MPD report

    Kimberly Owens-Pearson, mother of congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson, was accused of causing a “disturbance” at a polling location.

    By Jody Callahan October 29, 2026
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    The Early Word: Secret NBA bar and new rooftop bar opening Downtown

    Regional One needs donations, the Tigers wrap their preseason with a loss and Bartlett’s superintendent is saying goodbye.

    By Bianca Phillips October 29, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Untangling the MSCS state takeover

    Reporter Laura Testino joins us today to sort through exactly where the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover stands and what we can expect in the future. 

    By Mary Cashiola October 31, 2026
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    Why Regional One needs funding help to build new hospital: ‘There are real people behind these numbers’

    Regional One Health says businesses for hundreds of miles around rely on Memphis’ healthcare system as it fundraises more than $1 billion to build a new hospital.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 29, 2026
  • Otis Sanford

    Sanford: Taylor’s sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.

    “Inappropriate sexual behavior by elected officials at every level of government has been excused and allowed to fester for far too long.”

    By Otis Sanford October 30, 2026
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    Bartlett superintendent to retire

    David Stephens, who has served as the only superintendent Bartlett City Schools since the district started in 2014, will be retiring. 

    By Michael Waddell October 28, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Brent Taylor’s sexts, Coach Huff rumors and ‘Asian Target’

    Blackburn was missing from a gubernatorial forum, the County Clerk has new hours and fifth graders are creating public art. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 28, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: How historic tax credits could help Downtown

    There are several large, vacant buildings in Downtown Memphis — The Sterick, 100 N. Main and the Falls Building — that are in various stages of redevelopment. 

    By Mary Cashiola October 31, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

    The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    U of M unveils paintings of 3 of its presidents, including 1 who served more than 80 years ago

    From a 1-inch, black-and-white photo taken more than eight decades ago, Jason Colbert painted a portrait of former University of Memphis President Richard Jones.

    By Jody Callahan October 27, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS takeover to remain paused at least 2 more weeks, judge says

    “They can meet. They can talk. They cannot act,” Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins said of the state-appointed oversight board on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

    By Laura Testino October 27, 2026
  • Metro

    Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos

    Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson each responded to the Nashville Scene’s Tuesday, Oct. 27, story.

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2026
  • Shelby County

    County Clerk’s Office tweaks hours

    Meanwhile, the Clerk’s Office continues to close in-person vehicle registrations and renewals one day a month to deal with a backlog and for staff training.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizz are undefeated, and the Tigers have a big (man) wait

    County Commission won’t ditch the MSCS lawsuit, Anthropic is sued for adapting Elvis songs and things are looking up Downtown. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 27, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: All about the suburban mayoral and aldermen races

    Voters in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington will soon be going to the polls to decide local races for aldermen, commissioners and mayors. 

    By Mary Cashiola October 31, 2026
  • Shelby County

    County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit

    The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace

    Early voting through Saturday in Shelby County is approximately 11,000 off the 2018 pace of early voting for the same midterm election cycle. 

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Call him Ty JA-rome; plus, a Downtown law firm moves east

    There’s still no plan to pay for a new Regional One, a Millington fugitive was found in Slovenia and we’ve got your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie recipe.

    By Bianca Phillips October 26, 2026

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