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Memphis Police officers on the scene at Hodge Road and Ivan Road on Sept. 7, 2022, after a capturing a gunman that terrorized the city, while going on a shooting spree Wednesday night. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Public Safety

Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says

“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman. 

By Mary Evans 3 hours ago
Public Safety

Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash

A 32-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Wednesday.

By Mary Evans 3 hours ago
Update Education

State takeover of MSCS can proceed, judge rules

U.S. District Court Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. lifted an earlier block on the State of Tennessee’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

By Laura Testino 5 hours ago
Update City of Memphis

Soulsville getting $7M boost

Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced the infusion of cash to the community to help spur new housing development like the efforts gathering momentum currently in North Memphis. 

By Bill Dries 3 hours ago

  • City of Memphis

    Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council

    State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and community activists held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce a lawsuit alleging city officials violated their First Amendment rights by barring them from future council meetings.

    By Mary Evans 8 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Local 110-year-old is full of life, but the Landers hotel isn’t

    Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.

    By Bianca Phillips 13 hours ago
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Getting into the Spirit Halloween

    Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about how Spirit Halloween is able to jump-scare consumers each year with new pop-up locations. 

    By Mary Cashiola 13 hours ago
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.

    Martha McAnespie just celebrated her 110th birthday. She had some thoughts about manicotti, the president — and what really endures. 

    By Geoff Calkins 15 hours ago
  • Education

    U of M has highest rate of students passing bar exam in more than a decade

    The U of M law school posted its highest bar-passage numbers in more than a decade, but school officials are aiming higher. 

    By Jody Callahan October 14, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Man dies during Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop

    A man was found unresponsive during a traffic stop made by Memphis Safe Task Force Officers. The cause of death has not been determined yet. 

    By Mary Evans October 14, 2026
  • State Government

    David Hatley tops latest campaign finance reports in race for Tennessee governor

    New campaign finance reports filed this week show independent candidate for Tennessee governor David Hatley’s self-financed campaign is up to $12 million.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    Ready. Set. Vote. Again!

    The Daily Memphian’s voter guide should provide you with everything you need for the “who.” Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where.

    Related content:

    Nov. 3 midterm voter guide

    Here’s what to know about ballot amendments

    By Jane Donahoe October 14, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Vigils held for 5 deaths in officer-involved car crash

    Two vigils were held on back-to-back nights to honor five young people killed in a crash involving Memphis police officers.

    By Mary Evans October 14, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Early voting opens, and Penny didn’t spend his own coin

    MSCS faces a staffing crisis, the vacant Falls Building gets another chance and an inclusive baseball field is coming to Tobey Park.

    By Bianca Phillips October 14, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Early voting in the midterms begins

    In Shelby County, early voting for the midterm elections begins today, Oct. 14, and it comes with new districts, new candidates and a few questions about the state constitution.

    By Mary Cashiola October 14, 2026
  • Education

    As teacher turnover climbs in Memphis, lower-performing schools face a deepening staffing crisis

    According to state data, in 2024, nearly 20% of educators resigned from Tennessee’s largest school district compared with around 12% statewide.

    By Bri Hatch October 14, 2026
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    Tom Bailey unopposed for Collierville school board

    Republican Tom Bailey is staying on Collierville’s Board of Education. His four-year term will begin later this year as he is unopposed in the November election.

    By Abigail Warren October 14, 2026
  • Elections

    Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026

    Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    Nov. 3 midterm voter guide

    Voters are preparing to head back to the polls for the federal midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Daily Memphian’s voter guide includes an introduction to the candidates on the ballot.

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    Here’s what to know about ballot amendments

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 14, 2026
  • Elections

    Here’s what to know about ballot amendments

    Voters statewide will consider three constitutional amendments, while Memphis voters face three additional charter questions. House districts 84 and 93 also have unusual races.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Accessible baseball field coming to Tobey Park

    A new baseball field designed to give children and adults with disabilities greater opportunities to participate in sports is coming to Tobey Park.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 14, 2026
  • Update Education

    After 1 meeting, MSCS takeover board ready to go, chair says

    Takeover board Chair Billy Orgel’s sworn statement is expected to lift a three-month hold on the state’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. But its unclear if the board’s new plans will capture all expenses it should review under state law.

    By Laura Testino October 13, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Man charged after Memphis police shooting

    Dalvin Johnson was arraigned Tuesday, and a judge set his bond at $500,000. He remains at Regional One Health after officers returned fire.

    By Mary Evans October 13, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Pat Neely’s new show and Geoff Calkins’ new pod

    The data-center debate continues in Shelby County and North Mississippi, and we take a deep dive into a Memphis music murder mystery.

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Inside the immigration mega master docket

    In May, U.S. immigration courts started scheduling what are being called mega master hearings, a full docket of preliminary hearings to handle mostly procedural matters.

    By Mary Cashiola October 13, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    51 years ago, someone murdered Stax drummer Al Jackson Jr. But no one has ever been charged.

    Fifty-one years after the murder of the legendary Stax drummer Al Jackson Jr., new information has surfaced about a killing that remains intertwined with the history of the famed record company, its musicians, and a distant era in Memphis.

    By Jody Callahan October 13, 2026
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young is the first guest on the Geoff Calkins Podcast. Why? “It is intentional for me,” he said. “I want people to understand I’m not ducking, dodging any question or any issue.”

    By Geoff Calkins October 14, 2026
  • Shelby County

    County Commission advances data center pause

    The Shelby County Board of Commissioners’ action mirrors the direction the Memphis City Council is going on data centers.

    By Bill Dries October 12, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Sheriff Buckner taps new chief inspector

    A law enforcement career that began as a teenage volunteer has led to a top leadership position in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 12, 2026

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