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Former Evolve Bank CEO keeps 51-month sentence in child sexual abuse material case

Robert Hartheimer, the former Evolve Bank executive convicted of child sexual abuse material charges, will keep his 51-month imprisonment term following a failed appeal by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

By Noah McLane 4 hours ago
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Suburban November ballot becomes clear

Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington voters will have their respective school board and local legislative elections. Two suburbs, Germantown and Lakeland, have contested mayoral elections on the ballot.

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Fired city court clerk wants City Council to reinstate her

After two of three municipal judges fired her, City Court Clerk Sukita Johnson is appealing that decision to the City Council, arguing that the judges overstepped their authority.

By Jody Callahan 5 hours ago
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Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography. 

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    SpaceXAI asks for more power — this time from TVA

    SpaceX’s artificial intelligence division asked TVA to directly supply more electricity to its Colossus II campus, which stretches between Memphis and Southaven.

    By Samuel Hardiman 7 hours ago
  • Update Metro

    TVA hikes electric rates on Memphis data centers

    Data centers across the Tennessee Valley, including SpaceXAI’s sprawling Memphis operations, will soon face steeper electric bills and must pay far more to access the broader electric grid.

    By Samuel Hardiman 7 hours ago
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    Wolf River Greenway could be completed in 2031

    “I hope that the Greenway provides access for every Memphian to go out and enjoy and experience the incredible natural heritage of their community,” said Wolf River Conservancy Executive Director Erik Houston. 

    By Wallis Rogin 6 hours ago
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    The Early Word: More daycare issues; meet our new Daily Memphian CEO

    Medical providers talk vaccine changes, the new airport board gets to work and we’ve got more insight into the Collierville fire chief drama.

    By Bianca Phillips 10 hours ago
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    The AM/DM podcast: Moving with the movies

    Earlier this week, Malco Theatres quietly announced that it would soon offer seats that move and vibrate in reaction to what’s on screen. 

    By Mary Cashiola 16 hours ago
  • Public Safety

    Sawyer federal corruption case stays on track to January trial date

    The Jan. 11, 2027, trial date stands in the public corruption case as defense attorneys continue to review 50,000 documents from discovery. 

    By Bill Dries August 19, 2026
  • Premium Health Care

    Local medical providers say new federal vaccine guidelines won’t change missions

    A new executive order lays out guidelines for childhood vaccines. Local providers are still in a wait-and-see mode, but have some initial concerns about splitting the MMR vaccine.

    By Steve Bohnel August 19, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    Daycare owner in bus death runs 6 other Memphis-area centers

    Raven Marshall-Lewis, who owned and ran the childcare center where Winter Jones died last week, operates at least six other childcare centers in Shelby County. Four of them have been cited for issues. 

    By Jody Callahan 7 hours ago
  • Update Public Safety

    Corrections deputy found guilty in Gershun Freeman’s death

    In October 2022, Gershun Freeman died at 201 Poplar after an altercation with nine corrections deputies. 

    By Wallis Rogin August 19, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Piece of Grizzlies’ funding moves forward

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water has amended an agreement to send funds annually to the City of Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 19, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Data centers could soon pay full cost of power infrastructure, TVA CEO says

    Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Mike Skaggs said the change would, in his opinion, put TVA ahead of other utilities in the country in charging data centers for their costs. 

    By Samuel Hardiman 15 hours ago
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    The AM/DM podcast: The case for — and against — crossover voting

    Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn recently tweeted that the state should close its primaries, forcing voters to choose their political affiliation when they register. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 19, 2026
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    The Early Word: Cities crack down on data centers and burger spot bows out

    St. Jude has a new CEO, Rachel’s Flower Shop is closing for real this time and records show what’s up with Collierville’s fire chief.

    By Bianca Phillips August 19, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    MPD chief looks to post-Task Force future

    Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis said she and other police brass have asked leaders of the federal law enforcement agencies making up the Memphis Safe Task Force to have a permanent presence in the city after the deployment ends.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

    After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 19, 2026
  • Update City of Memphis

    Council committee passes data center pause

    The proposed Memphis data center moratorium would block the issuance of building permits or site plans for new data centers in the city, according to a copy of the ordinance.

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    Olive Branch restricts data centers

    By Samuel Hardiman August 19, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    Childcare center permanently closes after 6-year-old girl’s death

    A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus. 

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    Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows

    By Jody Callahan August 19, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Father arrested after 5-year-old accidentally kills himself

    Marquavious Washington was charged after his son accidentally shot himself with a gun found in their home.

    By Jody Callahan August 18, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: How Friends of the Library became frenemies

    In early July, the new director of the Memphis Public Libraries announced the City of Memphis’ library system would no longer partner with Friends of the Library, a local fundraising group. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 18, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: A hospital buys a hotel, and a vet returns 83 years later

    SpaceXAI makes a promise to Southaven, a Collierville meeting is a bust and Mollie Fontaine’s is making a comeback — but not for long.

    By Bianca Phillips 7 hours ago
  • Public Safety

    Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows

    A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.

    By Jody Callahan August 18, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.

    Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.

    By Geoff Calkins August 17, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders

    The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 17, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City Council will talk data centers and medical debt

    Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2026
  • State Government

    4 Memphis attorneys nominated for 2 new Criminal Court judicial positions

    The four applicants include three prosecutors and an attorney with the Tennessee Innocence Project.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2026

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