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    New witness takes stand on day two of trial for man accused of plotting Young Dolph’s killing

    The long-time girlfriend of the self-confessed shooter of the Memphis rapper took the stand for the first time and jurors also heard from two investigators.

    By Aarron Fleming August 19, 2025
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    Calkins: The Grizzlies want to stay in Memphis. Let’s make it easy for them.

    The Grizzlies lease negotiations are nerve-wracking. What is a Memphian to think?

    By Geoff Calkins August 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Grizzly negotiations and another trial over Dolph’s death

    Another Smith could join the FedEx board, a former Tiger may make Magic and Slider Inn offers brunch in a glass.

    By Bianca Phillips August 19, 2025
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    TCAP results 2025: See how your Memphis-area school scored

    The Daily Memphian’s chart includes scores for all public schools in Memphis and Shelby County, including charters and campuses in the suburbs.

    By Laura Testino August 19, 2025
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    Here’s where the $550 million for FedExForum renovations is coming from

    The draft financing proposal obtained by The Daily Memphian spells out the sources of the money — and the timeline for spending it.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 19, 2025
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    The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.

    Records and sources say there is a real, tangible pathway for Memphis to keep the Grizzlies. However, barriers remain for what is one of the country’s smallest NBA markets to keep its sole major league franchise. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 19, 2025
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    Mississippi honors two DeSoto schools for reading program

    Two DeSoto County schools have begun an innovative program to help students in younger grades do better in reading comprehension.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 19, 2025
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    First day wraps in trial for man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s killing

    The first day of trial for the man accused of organizing the Memphis rapper’s murder ended with the testimony from a key witness: one of the self-confessed shooters. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 19, 2025
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    Costume jewelry company requests $11 million PILOT

    Beeline and Mallory Alexander International Logistics requested a PILOT to add 35 new jobs and ship directly to customers. 

    By Dima Amro August 19, 2025
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    Liberty Park Southern Avenue entrance could get new look

    The Memphis City Council will dive into a revamped entrance and security upgrades for Liberty Park along with a $14.6 million “action plan” from Mayor Paul Young. 

    By Bill Dries August 19, 2025
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    Court coverage: After verdict, Hernandez Govan wants to hug his son and leave Memphis

    The man accused of organizing the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 has been found not guilty of being behind the star’s death. He spent nine months in jail.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 21, 2025
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    Man accused of shooting Memphis rapper admits to previous attempted killing

    “We getting fed up with playing. We gone get someone,” said Cornelius Smith as he explained how he attempted to kill another rapper before allegedly shooting Young Dolph. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 18, 2025
  • Public Safety

    ‘Choices can mean life and death:’ Trial begins for man accused of planning Young Dolph’s killing

    Hernandez Govan faces life in prison on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

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    Man accused of masterminding Young Dolph slaying is set for trial

    By Aarron Fleming August 20, 2025
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    The AM/DM podcast: New ideas for MSCS board terms

    In this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the week ahead. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 18, 2025
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    The Early Word: ICE fears impact restaurants, old church seeks new purpose

    Mixed-use Greyhound project delayed, Tigers tap new QB and remembering the Beatles in Memphis. 

    By Chris Herrington August 18, 2025
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    In conservative DeSoto County, progressive group takes root

    Indivisible DeSoto MS, founded three months ago, has become a visible presence on the Hernando Square, aiming to rebuild democratic participation and more.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 18, 2025
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    ICE raids and ethnic restaurants may be recipe for empty dining rooms

    “Our lunch rush isn’t nearly as busy as it used to be. And it seems like everyone is trying so hard to speak English,” one local restaurant worker said.

    By Ellen Chamberlain August 18, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Did The Beatles’ show in Memphis lead them to stop touring?

    The Beatles stopped in Memphis during their August 1966 tour amid a backdrop of protest. The supergroup never toured again, and Memphis could have been a factor in the decision.

    By Clay Bailey August 19, 2025
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    This Week in Memphis: Friday night lights are on; sports talk star gets award

    The big high school football matchup will be Southwind visiting Lausanne on Friday. Plus, county commissioners are still discussing a school-board shakeup.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 17, 2025
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    Man accused of masterminding Young Dolph slaying is set for trial

    The trial starts Monday for Hernandez Govan, who allegedly arranged the 2021 hit on rapper Adolph Thornton Jr.

    By Aarron Fleming August 17, 2025
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    Read the room: Push for county commissioners to ‘vote your party’ on school board gets chilly response

    Also Republican contender for governor John Rose on Medicaid expansion and “Tennessee values,” and Democratic contender Jerri Green on debating Senator Marsha Blackburn.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Fans young and old, from near and far close out Elvis Week 2025

    Fans of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to Memphis to celebrate his life and music, traveling from as close as North Mississippi and as distant as Australia.

    By Jody Callahan August 16, 2025
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    How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead of big projects

    The head of the Downtown Memphis Commission talks on “Behind The Headlines” about what’s beyond Downtown’s waiting period for several new and renovated institutions to come online.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2025
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    Ezekiel Kelly terrorized Memphis for roughly 20 hours. It took three years to reach a resolution.

    The Daily Memphian explains what happened during that day of mayhem and attempts to answer a question many Memphians may be asking: What took so long to close this case?

    By Aarron Fleming August 16, 2025
  • South Memphis

    Photo Gallery: Elvis fans maintain solemn observance at annual vigil

    The annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year, draws thousands of fans to Graceland on the eve of Presley’s death.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 15, 2025

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