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    Two men open fire at each other at Raleigh Walmart

    Two men shot at each other at Raleigh Walmart, but they both missed. One of the men, however, shot himself in the leg and is in critical condition. Police have detained the other man, with charges likely.

    By Jody Callahan February 19, 2025
  • Metro

    How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday

    “It’s going to be a good couple of days in Memphis,” Memphis Police Department Assistant Chief Don Crowe said. “We’re gonna show Memphis what we’re made of.”

    By Jody Callahan February 19, 2025
  • State Government

    Judge denies Brian Kelsey’s latest attempt to avoid prison

    The former state senator’s most recent attempt to stay out of prison alleged government misconduct and that his legal counsel was ineffective.

    By Benjamin Smith February 19, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis-area schools close due to winter weather

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County’s municipal school districts have canceled classes as some 1-3 inches of snow and sleet are forecasted for Memphis overnight.

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    How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday

    By Laura Testino February 19, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    With $80M almost out the door, what’s next for the Grizzlies lease?

    The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to allocate $80 million in cash — supplied by the state — for repairs to outdated infrastructure at FedExForum and potentially reimburse the Grizzlies for work already done at the publicly owned arena. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 18, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City Council approves land sale to xAI

    The company’s first effort to buy the land,which would be used for a water recycling facility, was derailed by council skepticism in early February.

    By Samuel Hardiman March 18, 2025
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    Why Elon Musk chose Memphis for xAI facility

    At the end of a product-release broadcast on X, Elon Musk explained why xAI chose the Bluff City and the former Electrolux building in Southwest Memphis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 19, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City moves to dismiss Nichols lawsuit — again

    The city filed a motion on Monday, Feb. 17, to dismiss the suit, just like it did in 2023 when the lawsuit was filed. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 18, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Snow is coming; MSCS audit blames board and Feagins

    City Council tackles vacant properties, Memphis music goes into the Hall of Fame and we’re getting another barbecue fest.

    By Bianca Phillips February 18, 2025
  • Premium Education

    New audit says MSCS board lacks vision

    The Council of the Great City Schools’ report found that a “recent legacy of leadership and organizational change” had contributed to “consistently low and stable” academic progress at Memphis-Shelby County Schools. 

    By Laura Testino February 18, 2025
  • Food News

    New Korean BBQ festival to be held in April

    In addition to competing, barbecue teams will have the opportunity to sell select menu items to attendees. 

    By Christin Yates February 18, 2025
  • Developing Metro

    Potential sleet, snow expected Tuesday, Wednesday

    Another round of winter weather is headed for the Mid-South Tuesday night, which will be followed by an Arctic blast that will keep temperatures below freezing for the remainder of the week.

    By MemphisWeather.net February 18, 2025
  • Metro

    Memphis second grader dies after collapsing on school playground

    Memphis Police officers are investigating the 8-year-old’s death, but said Monday afternoon “there were no immediate signs of foul play.” 

    By Laura Testino February 18, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Parking permit, blight fees and redevelopment top busy council agenda

    The Memphis City Council will return to the proposed city sale of land to a subsidiary of xAI, and up for a vote Tuesday, Feb. 18, is a $10.5 million budget amendment, including $5 million in emergency funding for MATA.

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Inside 201 Poplar, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-Star weekend

    What happens after someone in Memphis is detained by ICE, the Tigers take a road loss and Hard Times coming to the Edge. 

    By Chris Herrington February 17, 2025
  • Premium Shelby County

    Road to new county budget includes some red ink

    County officials aren’t putting any dollar figures to the deficit they expect when County Mayor Lee Harris presents his budget proposal in late April. But it’s the talk of the County Commission’s early budget hearings.

    By Bill Dries February 17, 2025
  • Premium Public Safety

    After 4 recent deaths at 201, Sheriff’s Office takes media inside jail

    ”We try to keep predator and prey separated,” a chief deputy said during a recent media tour inside the jail.

    By Aarron Fleming February 17, 2025
  • Premium Education

    ‘Super proactive': Lifelong innovator brings problem-solving zeal to U of M

    Whitney Hardy, who tried to levitate her skateboard at age 7, knows U of M has “the tools, the resources, the mentorship, the partners on campus” for today’s would-be innovators. She shows them how to navigate through to their dreams.

    By Jane Roberts February 18, 2025
  • Metro

    What happens when immigrants are detained? Handcuffs and then a swift trip to Louisiana

    When immigrants are detained in Memphis, they are typically sent to a detainment facility in Louisiana quickly afterward. From there, the outcomes can range from swift deportation to, eventually, legal residence in the United States.

    By Jody Callahan February 17, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Ethics board meets over Sweat; M Club Hall of Fame

    Also happening this week: The five officers charged in the Tyre Nichols case are back in court, and MRPP celebrates Tom Lee’s birthday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 16, 2025
  • Premium Metro

    D.C. Scorecard: Trump administration is ‘cleaning house’

    Also, the TacoNGanas raid is felt in the nation’s capital, Tennessee U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty pushes back on “Face the Nation,” Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker says Secretary Pete Hegseth made a “rookie mistake” and more.

    By Bill Dries February 16, 2025
  • Premium State Government

    TN House rules handcuff Democrats’ ability to introduce legislation

    “All we have is our voice, and you’ve restricted that by saying, ... ‘We don’t want to hear your voice,’” state Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, said during a Jan. 14 rules committee hearing on bill limitations.

    By Benjamin Smith February 16, 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    JJJ makes the day of two ‘kid reporters’ at All-Star Media Day

    Jaren Jackson Jr. impressed two kid reporters from ESPN by FaceTiming Jesser, a YouTube star who makes basketball content with more than 25 million subscribers.

    By Drew Hill February 15, 2025
  • Metro

    Dreams of spring dashed by mid-week snow chances

    Rain and strong winds are likely Saturday with wintry weather and plunging temperatures hitting Memphis mid-week.

    By Jody Callahan February 16, 2025
  • Education

    Some Tennessee charter school applicants may bypass local districts

    Gov. Bill Lee is pushing for a major revision to Tennessee charter school law to create ways for operators to bypass their local elected school boards.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 15, 2025

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