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  • Update City of Memphis

    Masks, restrictions likely up to best judgment come May 15

    Mayor Harris is gathering more advice this week, including hearing from the municipal mayors. 

    By Jane Roberts May 05, 2021
  • State Government

    Controversial protest measure stalls in legislature

    A bill that would give drivers immunity for hitting protesters in some instances is not moving forward this year.

    By Ian Round May 04, 2021
  • Update Public Safety

    Davis confirmed as new Memphis Police chief

    Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis became the new leader of the Memphis Police Department Tuesday, May 4, in a council vote that was almost unanimous.

    By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries May 04, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council, pipeline companies working out terms of truce

    On Tuesday, both sides in the pipeline dispute agreed to put their actions on hold until July.

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2021
  • Update Coronavirus

    City revs up vaccination effort with chance to win Camaro

    The sweepstakes is open to any Shelby County resident who has received any coronavirus immunization, including those who have only received one shot.

    By Jane Roberts May 04, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the May 4 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 90 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, May 4.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 04, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: New cases drop below 90

    About 800 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide, as of Monday, according to state data.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 04, 2021
  • Education

    Horrell named Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year

    Lakeland Schools System Superintendent Ted Horrell has been named the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.

    By Michael Waddell May 04, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    US to shift vaccines amid waning demand

    The change from a by-population allocation comes as demand for the coronavirus vaccines has dropped nationwide.

    By The Associated Press May 04, 2021
  • Education

    U of M to recognize graduates at Liberty Bowl

    Graduates and guests must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Health protocols will be in place.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 04, 2021
  • Business

    UTHSC offering free, addiction symposium online

    Two-hour event looks at issue from multiple perspectives.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 04, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Another world-changing idea from Memphis and a title tradition

    The first Second Gentleman is headed to Memphis, some missing letters mysteriously come to light in a longtime murder case, and brew masters weigh in on the Byhalia Connection pipeline. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 04, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Byhalia Pipeline project reaches key City Council vote

    What began as a more general ban of underground pipelines in the city is now a specific ordinance that allows existing underground infrastructure to be grandfathered in. It also allows companies to seek exceptions from the council to the ban.

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Council will talk to police chief nominee, revisit 16-year old evictions ordinance

    The Tuesday, May 4, council day includes a possible vote on the nomination of C.J. Davis to be the new police chief. And the council has a proposal to change eviction set-outs 16 years after its last attempt to bring some order to the process.

    By Bill Dries May 03, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Masked City Council members meet warily in person for budget talks

    A budget committee meeting Monday, May 3, drew 12 of the 13 council members together at City Hall for the first time since mid-March of 2020. The in-person meetings continue Tuesday with a full slate of committee meetings before the 3:30 p.m. session of the council. 

    By Bill Dries May 03, 2021
  • Public Safety

    New evidence surfaces in 16-year-old murder case

    Vern Braswell, a former elementary school principal, has been in prison for 16 years after being convicted of killing his wife. New evidence has surfaced that his supporters hope is enough to get him released or a new trial. 

    By Yolanda Jones May 03, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Second Gentleman visiting Memphis to push Biden’s infrastructure plan

    Douglas Emhoff and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh are among a blitz by the administration to promote President Joe Biden’s $4 trillion “American Jobs Plan.”

    By Bill Dries May 03, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Nearly 115 new cases reported

    Monday’s 113 new cases bring Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total to 95,860 cases, including 92,611 inactive cases, 1,630 active cases and 1,619 deaths.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 03, 2021
  • Metro

    Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night

    There were multiple reports of damage to homes on Elvis Presley Drive in Tupelo, just down the street from the home where the famed singer was born.

    By Rogelio V. Solis May 03, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: May traditions return; the backstory behind open carry

    We’re learning more about Memphis' candidate for police chief, bracing for a tax increase and planning for May events.

    By Mary Cashiola May 03, 2021
  • State Government

    State could require transgender restroom signs

    The bill would require public facilities to post a sign if they let transgender people use multi-person restrooms, locker rooms or changing rooms. The Human Rights Campaign says it would be the first of its kind.

    By Jonathan Matisse May 03, 2021
  • Premium City of Memphis

    MPD chief nominee touted as ‘rising star’

    As Durham Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis awaits confirmation from the Memphis City Council as the new leader of MPD, city leaders, former colleagues and activists from her past weigh in on her law enforcement career. 

    By Yolanda Jones May 03, 2021
  • Premium State Government

    How did permitless carry become Tennessee law?

    While neither side is completely happy, the law allowing Tennessee gun owners to carry openly with or without a permit sailed through the legislature — and with relatively little pushing from gun advocacy groups. 

    By Ian Round May 03, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: 149 new cases, no deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 149 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths Sunday, May 2. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 02, 2021
  • South Memphis

    Fight against Byhalia Connection continues ahead of key council vote

    Many of the speakers reiterated concerns about the pipeline’s potential impact on the city’s aquifer and questioned why the Byhalia Connection had to run through predominantly lower-income Black neighborhoods in Memphis.

    By Omer Yusuf May 03, 2021

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