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<strong>Bryan Jones (in a photo with his daughter Winter) said the 6-year-old spent at least five hours on a sweltering bus Thursday.</strong> (Courtesy Bryan Jones)Public Safety

6-year-old autistic child dies after being left on daycare bus, father says

Bryan Jones took his daughter to a Cordova daycare as usual, but says she was never dropped off at elementary school. Police are now investigating her death.

By Jody Callahan 4 minutes ago
Shelby County

Ford sentencing delayed several times as County Commission seats turn over

As eight Shelby County commissioners prepare to leave office at the end of August, the federal corruption case of former commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who resigned earlier this year, is still on its way to sentencing.

By Bill Dries 11 hours ago
Public Safety

State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus

If followed properly, Tennessee regulations should have prevented the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, a nonverbal, autistic child who her father said was left on a childcare bus for hours Thursday as the temperatures hit 99 degrees.

By Jody Callahan 17 minutes ago
Metro

Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium

Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. 

By Samuel Hardiman 1 hour ago

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    The AM/DM podcast: ‘The Music Man,’ murder and a ‘Matrix’ actor

    This weekend’s for the theater kids. 

    By Mary Cashiola 8 hours ago
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    The Early Word: A Dixon departure, and the Grizzlies set their dates

    A library dispute goes public, an attempt to close Tennessee’s open primaries, and the golf tournament tees off for real. 

    By Chris Herrington 9 hours ago
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    Owner files to evict disruptive Midtown tenant, records show

    Residents of Clark Place in Midtown praised Revid Realty’s decision to file an eviction case against a disruptive tenant.

    By Jody Callahan 11 hours ago
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    Blackburn wants to close Tennessee’s primaries. History shows why that’s complicated

    A 1972 state law is receiving renewed emphasis. What the law means still depends on which party and which of its leaders you talk to.

    By Bill Dries 11 hours ago
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    City, Friends of the Library at standstill about who controls $800K

    An attorney reveals why negotiations broke down between Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, but the city disputes some of those claims.

    By Noah McLane 11 hours ago
  • Business

    Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth

    “The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”

    By Paul Young 18 hours ago
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    Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?

    Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.

    By Drew Hill 18 hours ago
  • Shelby County

    Lowery looking inside and outside county government to assemble cabinet

    Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery said that while he doesn’t think 25 days is enough time to assemble a team, he will be deliberate on appointments. 

    By Samuel Hardiman 23 hours ago
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    Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire

    “Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 13, 2026
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    DeSoto state senator wants to ban Sharia law following Muslim judge’s appointment

    After the appointment of Mississippi’s first Muslim judge, a DeSoto County state senator wants to ban Sharia law in the state.

    By Aarron Fleming August 13, 2026
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    The Early Word: Here’s the tee on FESJC while we wait for tea on Selberg

    New details emerge in the Douglass shooting, the Grizzlies’ MLK Day game is back and Collierville’s library enters a new chapter. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 13, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: A new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for a new fan

    Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s $227 million construction project isn’t yet finished, but Tigers fans got their first look at the renovation last week. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 13, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Money, drugs and TVs seized after deadly Douglass shooting

    An altercation during a celebration preceded a burst of gunfire that left one woman dead and four others injured, according to affidavits that provide new details about the moments before and where it led investigators. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 12, 2026
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    First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project

    The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.

    By Andy Ashby August 12, 2026
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    Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization

    The Daily Memphian journalists captured first place for photography and data visualization in the 76th annual Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade awards. 

    By Wallis Rogin August 12, 2026
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    The Early Word: A Prince is dead, and a FedEx icon is honored

    A County Commissioner is charged with vandalism, Collierville’s fire chief is out and it’s par-tee time at TPC Southwind.

    By Bianca Phillips August 12, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Explaining the controversy over two new North Mississippi judgeships

    Last year, the Mississippi state legislature created a new Circuit Court and a Chancery Court judge in DeSoto County. But, in doing so, lawmakers said that only a small section of county voters could elect the two new judges for those courts.

    By Mary Cashiola August 12, 2026
  • Premium Shelby County

    Signs of trouble: Inside the vandalism charges against Erika Sugarmon

    The chain of events chronicled in the two misdemeanor traffic camera footage, Facebook video and a chain of events chronicled in two misdemeanor citations trace the months-long path to a not-guilty plea by the county commissioner.

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    Commissioner Erika Sugarmon charged with vandalism

    By Bill Dries August 12, 2026
  • Premium Elections

    New candidate enters Lakeland mayor’s race

    The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.

    By Michael Waddell August 11, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Elvis Week has fans — old and young — all shook up

    Tribute artists, singers and panelists electrified fans of all ages with live performances and memories of Elvis, proving that nearly 50 years after his death, Presleymania shows no sign of slowing down.

    By Noah McLane August 12, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith

    Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.

    By Steve Bohnel August 12, 2026
  • Update Arts & Culture

    Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home

    Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died. 

    By John Klyce, Jody Callahan 5 hours ago
  • Update Shelby County

    Commissioner Erika Sugarmon charged with vandalism

    Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon made a brief appearance Tuesday, Aug. 11, in General Sessions Court on at least four charges of vandalism under $1,000.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2026
  • Premium Education

    Bob McEniry shows confidence in CBU with $6.2 million donation

    Christian Brothers University has received a $6.2 million gift from Bob and Paula McEniry to strengthen the business school.

    By Jody Callahan August 12, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Boozer breaks out the golf clubs; Task Force raids a nightclub

    Commissioners makes a last-ditch jail effort, a new coffee shop is sprouting in Southaven and four Memphis authors have the write stuff.

    By Bianca Phillips August 11, 2026

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