About Us | Contact Us | Email Preferences | Help | Donate

Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Help
Log In
Metro
  1. voter guide
  2. Elections
  3. Memphis Safe Task Force
  4. City of Memphis
  5. Shelby County
  6. State Government
  7. Education
  8. Public Safety
  9. Spirit of Memphis
  10. The Early Word
  11. Behind The Headlines
  12. Ask the Memphian
  13. The AM/DM
Business
  1. Real Estate
  2. Financial Services
  3. Health
  4. Transportation/Logistics
  5. Movers and Shakers
  6. Ford Megasite
Food
  1. Food News
  2. Dining Guides
  3. Food Files
  4. Health & Wellness
  5. Recipes
  6. $15 Deals
  7. Table Talk
  8. Sound Bites
  9. Reviews
Sports
  1. Memphis Grizzlies
  2. High School Sports
  3. Golf
  4. Grizzlies Podcast
  5. Tigers Basketball
  6. Tigers Football
  7. Player of the Week
Suburbs
  1. MS redistricting
  2. Arlington
  3. Bartlett
  4. Collierville
  5. Germantown
  6. Millington
  7. Lakeland
  8. North Mississippi
Op-Ed
  1. Geoff Calkins
  2. Otis Sanford
  3. Chris Herrington
  4. Guest Columnists
Arts
  1. The Arts Beat
  2. Visual Arts
  3. Performing Arts
  4. Music
  5. The To-Do List
  6. The Sidebar
  7. Memphis Events
Obituaries Podcasts
  1. Sound Bites
  2. On the Record
  3. Behind The Headlines
  4. The Sidebar
  5. Grizzlies Podcast
  6. The AM/DM
Games Memphis Events
  1. Neighborhoods
  2. Donate
  3. Subscribe
  4. Public Notices
  5. Newsletters
  6. Gift Subscriptions
  7. Daily Memphian Events
  8. Advertise With Us
  9. Marketplace
  10. Job Listings
  11. Sponsored Content
  12. Work With Us
voter guide Elections Memphis Safe Task Force City of Memphis Shelby County State Government Education Public Safety Spirit of Memphis The Early Word Behind The Headlines Ask the Memphian The AM/DM
Add Daily Memphian to Home Screen

Metro

  • City of Memphis
  • Shelby County
  • State Government
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Memphis Safe Task Force
  • Spirit of Memphis
  • The Early Word
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The AM/DM
  • Ask the Memphian
<strong>Rendering of the future Memphis Police precinct on the Southwest Twin Drive-In redevelopment site.</strong> (Credit: Aaron Patrick Architects/Courtesy DCA)City of Memphis

City Council tackles high-dollar votes and ambitious plans in Tuesday’s meeting

Moving money to the redevelopment of the Southwest Twin Drive-in, final votes on two November ballot questions, a first vote on short-term rental rules and some complex bond restructures are on Tuesday’s City Council agendas.

By Bill Dries 8 hours ago
Education

First day of school 2026: Major changes for 5,000 Memphis students

District leaders kicked off the school year with a four-campus tour Monday, Aug. 3, stopping at three schools among the roughly 5,000 students affected by summer closures, consolidations and a district return.

Related content: 

MSCS school year begins with takeover still paused in court battle

By Laura Testino 9 hours ago
2026 elections Elections

After early voting issues, voting machines being tested before Election Day

An early voting problem was traced to a single voting machine in Bartlett that more than 300 voters used, which could lead to lawsuits challenging election results.

By Bill Dries 13 hours ago
Premium The Early Word

The Early Word: Suburbs talk secession; Memphis Classic is a wrap

Memphis is feeling Trump’s tariffs, a Bartlett ballot had a boo-boo and SpaceXAI is doing a lot.

By Bianca Phillips 19 hours ago

  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: What you need to know before you vote

    It’s election week, and school is back in session. Plus, you can get a free Memphis Tigers “shirsey” this weekend. 

    By Bianca Phillips 19 hours ago
  • Premium Performing Arts

    Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script

    Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.

    By John Klyce 15 hours ago
  • Premium Metro

    SpaceXAI made a lot of news last week. Here’s a breakdown.

    Two days last week brought a dizzying array of headlines about SpaceXAI’s operations in the Mid-South. So let’s catch up and break down why it all matters and how it fits into the bigger picture.

    By Samuel Hardiman 8 hours ago
  • Education

    MSCS school year begins with takeover still paused in court battle

    The takeover remains on a federal court-ordered pause issued after the board had met for about two weeks. Meanwhile, school closures, mergers and relocations mean big changes for about 5,000 Memphis students returning to class.

    By Laura Testino 21 hours ago
  • Premium Bartlett

    Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County

    Bartlett Alderman David Reaves has resurrected the idea of a new county with the suburbs splitting from Shelby to create their own county or joining adjacent ones.

    By Michael Waddell 14 hours ago
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    Arlington election preview: Five of the six races are unopposed

    While there are six races on the Arlington municipal ballot this week, only one is contested with incumbent Jeremy Biggs facing the challenge of Don Hinkle for the Position 6 alderman’s seat.

    By Michael Waddell 12 hours ago
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Back to school and Election Day

    Also happening this week: Memphis Tigers finally have their fan fest, and you can get a free “shirsey.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 02, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Shelby County confirms second ballot glitch affecting judicial races

    A single voting machine in Bartlett and a single polling official are blamed for the problem that arose earlier with absentee ballots.

    By Bill Dries August 02, 2026
  • Premium Education

    How a team sports-based school wants to make ‘alternative’ education an ‘opportunity’ in Memphis

    New York City-based Urban Dove, a charter school organization, won approval to open two campuses in Memphis. Tennessee’s new ‘opportunity’ charter schools seek to reshape what education can look like for students who have fallen behind because of attendance, academics or behavior.

    By Laura Testino 7 hours ago
  • Elections

    Conflicting polls and what becomes of competition after the primaries

    The Republican primary for Governor includes battling polls and a look at post primary unity — the hopes, and the reality.

    By Bill Dries August 02, 2026
  • Business

    Something big could become Colossus’ neighbor

    A real estate company is looking into building something big on undeveloped land near SpaceXAI’s Colossus data center.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 01, 2026
  • Education

    Ruby Bridges believes ‘every child deserves access to books’

    The author, who was 6 when she became the first student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, continues to encourage young learners. 

    By Noah McLane August 02, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Police arrested wrong suspect in OUTMemphis shooting, DA says

    The suspect spent nearly three months behind bars until being released after DA investigators turned up new information, officials said.

    By Jody Callahan August 01, 2026
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Adults can debate — but children can’t wait

    “Here is my challenge to Memphis as a new school year begins: Move Memphis, mane! Move beyond the debates long enough to remember the reason we have them in the first place: our children.”

    By Allison N. Oliver August 01, 2026
  • Letters to the Editor

    Letter to the Editor: The Task Force’s actions are moral indictment of Memphis

    “The deaths of four Memphis residents at the hands of the Memphis (un)Safe Task Force are a moral indictment of a city that continues to confuse force with public safety and to mistake control through violence for peace.”

    By Letters to the Editor August 01, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Behind The Headlines

    Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines

    The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 01, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Jo Ann Street devoted her life to public green spaces

    Jo Ann Street devoted much of her life to ensuring that those in her North Memphis neighborhood — particularly the children — had access to beautiful, safe green spaces to swim, play or just take a quiet moment to think.

    By Jody Callahan August 01, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Longest tenured zookeeper Morgan Powers retires after 55 years

    On Friday, July 31, Morgan Powers retired after working at the Memphis Zoo for more than half a century. Here’s a look at his long and exciting career. 

    By John Klyce August 01, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Early-voting turnout this year ahead of what it was in 2022

    Saturday is the last day to vote early in advance of the Aug. 6 Election Day. Here are some numbers about where turnout appears to be going locally and statewide.

    By Bill Dries August 01, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Hearing over special DeSoto County judicial subdistrict begins

    The first day of a hearing that could impact the election of two new judges in DeSoto County began Friday, July 31.

    By Aarron Fleming August 01, 2026
  • Shelby County

    Old police HQ building considered for Juvenile Court move

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is considering a rehab of the old Memphis Police Department headquarters building as a new home for Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court. But Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon isn’t a fan of the idea.

    By Bill Dries July 31, 2026
  • Metro

    SpaceXAI contractor said company owes it $570M

    The CEO of an Ohio-based industrial contractor said SpaceXAI still owes his company about 40% of its roughly $1.5 billion total bill.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 31, 2026
  • Education

    State takeover, an audit and more school closures: 5 Memphis stories to watch as classes begin

    With district leadership still up in the air, Memphis-Shelby County Schools is diving into chronic absenteeism solutions and math-curriculum changes. And more school closures are likely this year.

    By Bri Hatch July 31, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    Used bookstore at Memphis Public Library reopening

    Memphis Library’s secondhand bookstore at its Central location will reopen Friday, but other book sales remain paused.

    By Noah McLane August 01, 2026
  • Metro

    SpaceXAI agrees to emissions monitoring for MS power plant

    SpaceXAI now has a clear regulatory roadmap for retiring the 69 natural gas turbines it operates without air emissions permits in Southaven.

    Related content: 

    SpaceXAI agrees to remove Mississippi turbines

    By Samuel Hardiman July 31, 2026

  • About 20823 results

    1 2 3 4 … 833
    RSS
Local news delivered to your inbox every week.

Coverage of the key happenings in our city including city hall, education, and more.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

Trending Now

  1. Premium
    With latest $50M gift, Smith family goes big
  2. Geoff Calkins
    Calkins: Jordan Devey’s family wants you to know he took his own life — and that he is making it possible for many others to live.
  3. Premium
    Calkins: Midtown has a beaver problem. It’s not as funny as it sounds.
  4. Premium
    FedEx founder’s family sets up office to manage fortune, donations
  5. Premium
    FedEx laying off more than 150 in New York
Get The Daily Memphian Email Edition

Email Editions

Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

voter guide

Elections

Memphis Safe Task Force

Metro

  • City of Memphis
  • Shelby County
  • State Government
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Memphis Safe Task Force
  • Spirit of Memphis
  • The Early Word
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The AM/DM
  • Ask the Memphian

Business

  • Real Estate
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Transportation/Logistics
  • Movers and Shakers
  • Ford Megasite

Food

  • Reviews
  • Food News
  • Recipes
  • Table Talk
  • $15 Deals
  • Dining Guides

Sports

  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • High School Sports
  • Golf
  • Grizzlies Podcast
  • Tigers Basketball
  • Tigers Football
  • Player of the Week

Suburbs

  • Arlington
  • Bartlett
  • Collierville
  • Germantown
  • Millington
  • Lakeland
  • North Mississippi
  • MS redistricting

Opinion

  • Geoff Calkins
  • Otis Sanford
  • Chris Herrington
  • Guest Columnists

Arts & Culture

  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Music
  • The To-Do List
  • The Sidebar
  • Memphis Events
  • The Arts Beat

Obituaries

Podcasts

  • Sound Bites
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The Sidebar
  • Grizzlies Podcast
  • The AM/DM

Games

Memphis Events

Neighborhoods

  • Downtown
  • Midtown
  • North Memphis
  • East Memphis
  • South Memphis
  • About Town

Subscribe

Donate

Public Notices

  • Court Notices
  • Bid Notices
  • Miscellaneous Notices

Newsletters

Gift Subscriptions

More

  • Daily Memphian Events
  • Job Listings
  • Advertise With Us
  • Sponsored Content
  • Marketplace
  • Log In
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Email Preferences
  • Subscribe
Become a subscriber to keep reading.
Help Log In
© 2026 The Daily Memphian | Contact Us | FAQ | Additional Subscription Options | Work With Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Donate