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<strong>The Olive Branch Police Department building on June 8, 2022.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)North Mississippi

Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting

Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.

By Abigail Warren 13 minutes ago
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The Early Word: Grizzlies get centered; TCAP shows the kids may be alright

New County Commissioner is accused of misusing grant funds, the Memphis Zoo was hit with a bomb hoax and a barbecue chain comes to Olive Branch. 

By Bianca Phillips 7 hours ago
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The AM/DM podcast: Memphis real estate has a new place to shine

Today we’re joined by Andy Ashby to talk about a new trend in real estate as well as changes to area Wendy’s and a company that specializes in cleaning up old industrial sites. 

By Mary Cashiola 8 hours ago
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SpaceX recommits to building water recycling plant

SpaceXAI representatives met with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and MLGW President Doug McGowen earlier this week. 

By Samuel Hardiman June 23, 2026

  • Arts & Culture

    Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area

    Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.

    By Amaya Taylor 2 hours ago
  • North Mississippi

    Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again

    This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.

    By Aarron Fleming 20 hours ago
  • Education

    MSCS takeover board may hire attorney, director

    State appointees to a board responsible for taking control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools also plan to make information requests of Superintendent Roderick Richmond.

    By Laura Testino 20 hours ago
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    Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data

    Suburban school districts have strong reading scores, according to Tennessee testing data.

    By Abigail Warren 1 hour ago
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    TCAP scores 2026: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests

    Third graders in the Memphis district shined in one subject area, while math scores stagnated for elementary and middle school students.

    By Laura Testino 1 hour ago
  • Premium Public Safety

    Memphis Zoo one of 40 across the country hit with bomb threats

    Hoaxers are calling zoos and aquariums nationwide, claiming to have planted bombs, likely just for “fun,” officials said.

    By Jody Callahan 8 hours ago
  • Metro

    Incoming County Commissioner accused of misusing taxpayer dollars

    Incoming Shelby County Commissioner Lashanta Rudd is accused of buying a Nissan Sentra and incurring at least $5,000 in improper expenses using City of Memphis taxpayer dollars. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 24, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant pop-ups keep popping

    In recent days, South of Beale has offered a Bangkok Alley pop-up in East Memphis, there’s been a Kinfolk pop-up at Kuya Downtown and Ouri Matcha has been popping up all over the place. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 24, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizzlies get Boozer, and the Redbirds get their city money

    FESJC’s future is uncertain, SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant and a local sommelier wins big.

    By Bianca Phillips June 24, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS set to renew contracts with PowerSchool, i-Ready

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members seem poised to renew contracts with some education service providers facing pushback during a meeting on Tuesday, June 23. 

    By Laura Testino June 24, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    MBI to investigate killing of Senatobia child

    The Senatobia Police Department has turned over the investigation of the police shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

    By Aarron Fleming June 24, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council approves $5M for AutoZone Park

    The Memphis City Council approved $5 million for repairs and renovation work at AutoZone Park. It will take a broader look at multiple uses for the ballpark that is home to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

    By Bill Dries June 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis budget passes during fractious day at City Hall

    Memphis sanitation workers did not receive the 5% raise they wanted, raising the possibility that city trash might not get picked up. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 24, 2026
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    Collierville Schools leader’s contract extended

    “I know I have work to do,” Superintendent Russell Dyer said. “I know areas I need to get stronger in and areas I’m going to work on this upcoming school year.”

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW could charge SpaceX, other big users more for water

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water could soon charge heavy water users a fee based on how much water they consume and when they consume it. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 23, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: A ballpark money mystery and a mayor’s farewell

    Man is sentenced for local chef’s death, the House District 93 race heats up and the old Marine hospital apartments will get a refresh.

    By Bianca Phillips June 23, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Discovering the Memphis sound

    Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Solid waste pay raise, 11 amendments complicate city budget

    The city’s new fiscal year starts July 1. Here are the issues and budget amendments that the City Council will work through at their last regular meeting in June.

    By Bill Dries June 23, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Memphis drops consultant, weighs AutoZone Park overhaul

    The City of Memphis is pondering a $55 million renovation of the taxpayer-owned AutoZone Park baseball stadium, but has ended a consulting contract with a firm tasked with reimagining the ballpark and the surrounding area. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 22, 2026
  • Elections

    Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

    Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

    By Abigail Warren June 22, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Man convicted of manslaughter in Memphis chef’s death sentenced to six years

    Armed with about 50 letters from the community, prosecutors pushed for a harsher penalty, but legal parameters restricted the sentence.

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 23, 2026
  • Elections

    ‘Wild, wild west:’ Write-in race for Hardaway house seat heats up

    Three candidates are planning write-in campaigns for the District 93 House seat most recently held by G.A. Hardaway. 

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Food scene is popping, and U of M campus crime is dropping

    MSCS sues over takeover, the Tigers’ roster is complete and we meet a senior swimmer who’s headed to the Olympics. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 22, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: The NBA draft is upon us

    After this week, we’ll know who the newest Memphis Grizzly will be. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 22, 2026
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: What exactly is a grand jury, and how do they work?

    What exactly is a grand jury, and how do they work? In this week’s installment of “Ask the Memphian,” we talked to attorneys, prosecutors and jurors to answer those questions.

    By Jody Callahan June 22, 2026

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