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<strong>National Guardsmen and Memphis Police patrolled Downtown around the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Riverside Drive on Oct. 10, 2025.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)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 1 hour ago
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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 2 hours ago
Public Safety

100+ more National Guard members coming to Memphis

“Over the next few days, we anticipate the total presence will increase to roughly 350,” the Memphis Police Department said in a statement. 

By Samuel Hardiman November 13, 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 5 hours ago

  • 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 6 hours ago
  • Update 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 2 hours ago
  • 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 12 hours ago
  • Neighborhoods

    Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says

    Newby’s, a second home for college kids on the Highland Strip for 50 years, is not extending its lease.

    By Jody Callahan 12 hours ago
  • City of Memphis

    Overton Park’s Old Forest fence formally falls: ‘The Old Forest is whole again’

    The Thursday, Nov. 13, formal opening of the new Old Forest acreage served as an epitaph for the conflict over what to do about overflow Memphis Zoo parking on the Overton Park greensward.

    By Bill Dries 4 hours ago
  • Metro

    The Daily Memphian joins Memphis media for ‘A Day of Giving’ food drive

    People can donate money online to the Mid-South Food Bank, or donate goods at the Friday, Nov. 14, food drive at Poplar Plaza between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2025
  • Premium State Government

    Bill that ended government shutdown could pay Tennessee’s US senators minimum $500K each

    Here’s how Memphis’ D.C. representatives voted on the measure to fund the government until January.

    By Bill Dries November 13, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Shelby County judges can handle task force case load, state’s high court says

    Shelby County doesn’t need more judges to help with additional Memphis Safe Task Force cases, according to a new letter from the chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

    By Aarron Fleming November 13, 2025
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Whiteside back in custody, new trial date set

    Lindsey Whiteside is back in custody on charges of sexual activity with a minor after a federal judge overturned a magistrate’s decision to release Whiteside on bond.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 13, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis parents say district is leaving deaf students behind

    An MSCS parent who is deaf and volunteers at Sea Isle said students are also missing out on learning about deaf culture.

    By Bri Hatch November 13, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Inside an immigration arrest; plus, sheriff demands apology

    Filipino food heads Downtown, the Grizzlies are on the struggle bus and cowork is coming to Crosstown Concourse.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2025
  • Lakeland

    The AM/DM podcast: The mystery of the Lakeland grocer

    There is nothing like the promise of a new grocery store, especially one that’s new to the market. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 13, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Task Force agents have made hundreds of immigration arrests in Memphis. Here’s what happened at one.

    A local woman was detained by federal law enforcement Tuesday night, Nov. 11, during a traffic stop in Midtown.

    By Aarron Fleming November 13, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Sheriff’s Office demands apology for sexual assault lawsuit

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is disputing that two women who were allegedly assaulted at the Shelby County women’s jail last year were actually in their custody at the time.

    By Aarron Fleming November 12, 2025
  • Ask the Memphian

    The penny is gone, and most folks don’t seem to care too much

    The U.S. Mint produced the last penny it’ll ever make Wednesday, but that still leaves 114 billion pennies in circulation. 

    By Jody Callahan November 13, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County moves money toward new Regional One

    Design work for Regional One Health is about to begin as well as demolition of the old Commercial Appeal building that will be the center of the hospital’s new campus.

    By Bill Dries November 12, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: New stomping ground for kids and a bad night for ballers

    There are updates on the Lindsey Whiteside case and the alleged assault at St. George’s. Plus, Spillit fills an Indie Memphis-sized hole.

    By Bianca Phillips November 12, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: What the possibility of a Michelin star means for Memphis

    Michelin stars have been a thing in Europe since 1900, when the first guides were published in France. But this year marked the first time the Michelin Guide came for restaurants in the American South. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 12, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Female inmates assaulted at Shelby County women’s jail, lawsuit alleges

    Two female inmates are suing Shelby County after being allegedly sexually assaulted by a male inmate they were housed with last year.

    By Aarron Fleming November 12, 2025
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County DA seeks new sentencing for Whiteside after support letters found to be coerced

    Two people who wrote letters of support for Lindsey Whiteside have recanted their communiques after the former assistant basketball coach pleaded guity of sexual battery of a minor.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 11, 2025
  • Premium Memphis Tigers Football

    Tiger football games help veterans ‘just trust the moments’

    How do cannons, crowds and the roar of the Memphis Tigers help veterans combat fear and isolation as they work through PTSD? 

    By Frank Bonner II November 11, 2025
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Calvo talks ICE fears; Lakeland may get a mystery grocer

    Police investigate alleged sexual assault at a private school, a wet winter is coming and we’ve got your Thanksgiving meal plan.

    By Bianca Phillips November 11, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: What happens after the task force leaves?

    After more than a month of the Memphis Safe Task Force, people are wondering what happens when the surge ends. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 11, 2025
  • Education

    $750M in new public money suggested for school buildings plan

    MSCS campuses need more than $1 billion in the next decade. A committee suggested funding and other ideas on how to approach closing, repurposing or consolidating buildings.

    By Laura Testino November 11, 2025
  • Update Collierville

    Collierville police investigating sexual assault at St. George’s

    The head of school is on administrative leave as the matter is reviewed. Multiple students have been expelled.

    By Abigail Warren November 10, 2025

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