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The Early Word: Locals sue SpaceXAI over noise; wings take over taco spot

A Hickory Hill club has been shut down, Lee Harris gets a street sign and Millington needs ideas for an old building.

By Bianca Phillips 6 hours ago
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The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins

This weekend brings us both Gonerfest and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair and, as different as those two events are, they both hold a special place in Memphis’ annual event calendar.

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A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.

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At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost

As the ceremony honoring the former county mayor got underway, demolition work continued at the former Commercial Appeal building less than half a mile west.

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    A federal judge heard arguments about whether to temporarily block the Task Force from enforcing a Tennessee buffer law and retaliating against citizens who film police operations.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 24, 2026
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    The Early Word: Historic church will be sold; the duck ‘World Cup’ is here

    A judge denied a pause on ICE ridealongs, two Grizzlies helped the homeless and you can eat at Ronnie Grisanti’s on a budget.

    By Bianca Phillips September 24, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Demolition is underway at proposed Regional One site but who’s paying for it?

    The site is slated to become the home of a new Regional One hospital, which could cost more than $900 million. 

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    The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is taking place in Memphis on Thursday and Friday. Pick the winner, and Geoff Calkins will buy you lunch.

    By Geoff Calkins 21 hours ago
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    Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement

    A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.

    By Mary Evans September 23, 2026
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    Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison

    The teenager was apprehended by Memphis Safe Task Force agents who were eating lunch nearby. 

    By Jody Callahan September 24, 2026
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    Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025

    Memphis Tourism announced that Shelby County drew 10.3 million visitors in 2025 — less than 2024 — but industry experts share a positive outlook for the years to come.

    By Noah McLane September 23, 2026
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    Independent contenders make waves in race for governor

    Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley are drawing the attention of the Democratic and Republican nominees for Tennessee Governor. Pinkston and Hatley are better funded than independent candidates usually are in the statewide race.

    By Bill Dries September 23, 2026
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    Lawsuit seeks end to Tennessee Highway Patrol, ICE collaboration

    A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to block Tennessee Highway Patrol collaboration with ICE for immigration enforcement. 

    By Mikeie Honda Reiland September 23, 2026
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    The Early Word: Outlook not so good for CBU, but The Station’s fight is over

    Selberg’s job could have been saved, the old Coletta’s may serve Mexican food and the Redbirds blow their first playoff game.

    By Bianca Phillips September 23, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy

    After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.

    By Mary Cashiola September 23, 2026
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    Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges

    Colleges across the country face the withering student numbers that have led dozens of colleges to close their doors in recent years. In Memphis, enrollment for one school flatlines, another jumps and two more dip. 

    By Jody Callahan September 23, 2026
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    4 things to know as the Memphis-schools state-takeover lawsuit progresses

    More than three months after Memphis school leaders sued over Tennessee’s takeover law, the case’s first full hearing is set for Oct. 2 in Nashville.

    By Bri Hatch September 23, 2026
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    Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South

    With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 22, 2026
  • Shelby County

    More ‘focused time’ in County Clerk’s Office to clear car-title backlog

    County Clerk La Sonya Hall says her office has cleared about half of the 34 crates of unprocessed car titles and vehicle registrations from car dealers so far. 

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2026
  • Business

    SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges

    Ferguson Enterprises says MZX Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.

    By Noah McLane September 23, 2026
  • Shelby County

    DA’s office taps new leadership

    The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release. 

    By Mary Evans September 22, 2026
  • Metro

    Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis

    Event organizers said that the gathering is designed to activate and honor the continued legacy, courage and determination associated with today’s civil rights movement.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 22, 2026
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    The Early Word: Liza’s soccer stadium kicks off; burger chain goes bankrupt

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    By Bianca Phillips September 22, 2026
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    Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 22, 2026
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  • Public Safety

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    By Mary Evans September 22, 2026
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