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  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: National Guard blocked; county cash-flow crisis fixed

    One person was killed in Wolfchase shooting, another AI data center is coming and Ja Morant is out for a while.

    By Bianca Phillips November 18, 2025
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    Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits

    The County Commission ultimately extended benefits for a severely injured Shelby County sheriff’s deputy.

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan

    The “interfund tax anticipation note” solves the short-term cash-flow problem for county government. But long-term financial concerns around county reserves remain.

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Nashville judge blocks Memphis National Guard deployment

    A judge has blocked the current deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis as part of President Donald Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, but the state still has time to appeal.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 17, 2025
  • Education

    5 MSCS board members could be voted out early. The board may sue.

    Shelby County Commissioners’ enactment of the new state law is an “imminent threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” of the board and district, according to a resolution sponsored by board Vice Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman.

    By Laura Testino November 17, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Suspect claims self-defense in fatal Wolfchase shooting

    The incident happened on the mall’s second floor in front of a store called Village Mart, according to an affidavit in the case.

    By Aarron Fleming November 18, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks

    A clean-up in Raleigh, MLGW division budgets, restrooms at the Shell and crime stats are expected to be up for discussion on Tuesday at City Hall.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2025
  • Education

    U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur

    The new, one-year pilot program is effective this school year and open to certain 3- and 4-year-old patients at the Memphis children’s hospital.

    By Laura Testino November 17, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Regional One campus, MSCS facilities plan on deck

    Big government projects may move forward this week. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on $28.8 million in capital funding for Regional One Health. And the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will consider the next phase of its facilities plan. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 17, 2025
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    The Early Word: Tigers drop two, and we look at what makes guns illegal

    Tami Sawyer gets sued, Ja Morant gets injured and we’ve got your pecan pie recipe for Thanksgiving. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 17, 2025
  • Premium Shelby County

    Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out

    Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2025
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: Why is the U of M’s mascot a tiger?

    Tigers and what is now the University of Memphis go back to around 1914, and the partnership eventually led to the school having a live feline on the sidelines during football games. 

    By John Klyce November 26, 2025
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    Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 illegal guns. But, what is an illegal gun in Tennessee?

    For the Task Force, the confiscation is a sign of progress in lowering crime. But, in a state where most adults can carry weapons without a permit, what constitutes an illegal gun?

    By Samuel Hardiman November 17, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County to vote on $30M monthly payroll cash flow crisis

    The county administration blames the shortfall on the Memphis Safe Task Force and federal government shutdown.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2025
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: MSCS board talks buildings; Tigers are in the tropics

    Also happening this week: County Commission votes on Regional One funds, and Helen Hunt comes to town.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 16, 2025
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look

    Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Clerk Tami Sawyer sued by former employee

    Jeffrey Allen Walker alleges he was fired after he reported questionable spending on an office credit card.

    By Jody Callahan November 15, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project

    The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2025
  • Behind The Headlines

    State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views

    State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2025
  • Public Safety

    National Guard deployment has already cost millions

    The state has contracts to feed and house the National Guard for well more than $6 million — to be paid by the federal government — according to court documents filed Friday.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 17, 2025
  • Premium Public Safety

    Police arrest 8 in gang sweep, echoing 2024 raid

    Memphis police arrested eight people, mostly for drug charges, in a Thursday, Nov. 13, sweep that also included agents from the Memphis Safe Task Force.

    By Jody Callahan November 14, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis schools will give out free food boxes next Monday and Saturday

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools will offer free food boxes next week to families in need during the holiday season.

    By Bri Hatch November 14, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Dunavant fills four top positions in US Attorney’s Office

    Among the four leaders announced Friday is Beth Boswell, who has been promoted to First Assistant U.S. Attorney. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 14, 2025
  • Collierville

    Second St. George’s assault victim comes forward

    A second victim reports a sexual assault at the private school campus, Collierville police said. Both incidents appear to be related to the same suspect.

    By Abigail Warren November 14, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: National Guard ramps up, and Newby’s bar serves its last class

    Government reopening may come with pay day for state’s U.S. senators. Plus, Catherine & Mary’s is going grandmacore, and there’s a new trail in Overton Park.

    By Bianca Phillips November 14, 2025

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