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After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin

“It will be a slow process, but bears are going to recolonize Middle and West Tennessee,” said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s black bear coordinator. “You can’t stop it.”

By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk 10 hours ago
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Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

By Abigail Warren 10 hours ago
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Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator

The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her. 

By John Klyce 10 hours ago
Spirit of Memphis

The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service

The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.

By Christin Yates 10 hours ago

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    Local beekeeper hopes to make city a little sweeter

    “Bees work for the greater good of the hive ... with communication, teamwork, selflessness, and that’s kind of what we’re wanting to show Memphis,” says Kevin Woods.

    By Sophia Surrett 10 hours ago
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    Ask the Memphian: How can the Digital Protection Fund protect Tennessee kids from social media harms?

    The Digital Protection Fund was established to hold money awarded in litigation, such as the Meta settlement, but the debate over how to use it is just beginning. 

    By Noah McLane 1 hour ago
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    FBI command shift to Nashville led to more agents on Memphis streets

    After the FBI closed its Memphis field office in 2024, it consolidated the command structure, a move that has been instrumental in the FBI’s involvement with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

    By Brandon LaGrone II 10 hours ago
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    Memphis legislative delegation faces major shake-ups

    Beyond the races for state House and state Senate, the Nov. 3 ballot will also affect who goes to Nashville next year to represent the city in the Tennessee legislature.

    By Bill Dries 10 hours ago
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    Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.

    MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service. 

    By Steve Bohnel September 06, 2026
  • Elections

    Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress

    The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries September 05, 2026
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    Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage

    Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell September 05, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid

    Court filings show the club that was raided had been targeted.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 05, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals

    An autopsy shows the cause of death for Jonah Neal on May 20 in Raleigh was a bullet fired by an agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

    By Jody Callahan September 04, 2026
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Shell’s 90th birthday, Southern Heritage Classic

    Also happening this week: Construction begins on the Poplar-Highland gas station, and events honor 9/11 anniversary.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 21 hours ago
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    The Early Word: In-N-Out may go all in on Memphis, but one FedEx exec is out

    Troopers helped ICE during the weekend raid, an iconic Downtown building has sold and the new Metal Museum is a family affair. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 04, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: A big weekend in Memphis

    It’s a weekend for some very high-profile openings. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 04, 2026
  • Metro

    Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike

    The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 04, 2026
  • Metro

    Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol assisted ICE in a weekend raid on a Memphis nightclub.

    By Sarah Grace Taylor September 03, 2026
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    The Early Word: MATA gets new wheels, and Lee Harris gets a road

    Protesters gather outside the Mason ICE facility, SpaceXAI is building another data center and we’ve got a look at Satellite Music Hall’s menu.

    By Bianca Phillips September 03, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Is Memphis at a turning point?

    5C Data Centers buying the former Fred’s space raises the question of whether one era of Memphis is seguing to another.

    By Mary Cashiola September 03, 2026
  • Education

    Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test

    Trial tests are vital to producing reliable tests, education officials say, but there is concern about Tennessee lengthening TCAP testing times next spring.

    By Melissa Brown September 03, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Activists protest harsh conditions in detention facility while ICE denies claims

    A group of around 20 protesters gathered outside the West Tennessee Detention Facility to protest what they called “deplorable conditions” inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.

    By Wallis Rogin September 02, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris

    One day out of office, an honorary street renaming for outgoing county mayor Lee Harris was approved by the Memphis City Council, but not without some rare and vocal opposition.

    By Bill Dries September 03, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed

    DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.

    By Aarron Fleming September 02, 2026
  • Premium Sports

    Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act

    The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2026
  • Transportation & Logistics

    MATA unveils new buses

    MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses delivered to Memphis in recent weeks, part of an overall investment to bring more than 50 new buses to an aging fleet by next year.

    By Steve Bohnel September 04, 2026
  • Premium Education

    U of M raises $55M, but officials acknowledge ‘headwinds’

    The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.

    By Jody Callahan September 03, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: New data center rules and a big cheer from St. Mary’s kids

    New sheriff gives a jail tour, there’s a new arrest in the OUTMemphis shooting and we tell you what to expect at the Memphis Tigers season opener.

    By Bianca Phillips September 02, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Tigers football makes a statement

    Before the game, we didn’t know much about the team. But, after Saturday, some questions have been answered.

    By Mary Cashiola September 02, 2026

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