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<strong>Reported overall crime in Memphis went from 48,109 offenses in the first half of last year to 36,719 this year. The numbers fell from 55,292 last year to 42,256 this year in Shelby County overall.</strong> (The Daily Memphian file)Public Safety

First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime

“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.

By Wallis Rogin 34 minutes ago
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The Early Word: Penny wants you back, and Tonica has its eyes on the pies

Federal judges won’t pause the new voting map, suburban school leaders tell us how they’re doing and we’ve got a rice bowl rec that won’t wreck your budget. 

By Bianca Phillips 11 hours ago
Metro

The AM/DM podcast: En pointe, kicking back and putting a good foot forward

If you’ve been wanting to bust a move, or just plie a little bit, this is the weekend to do it. 

By Mary Cashiola 11 hours ago
Education

The changing landscape for suburban schools

Superintendents from three suburban school districts appeared on “Behind the Headlines” to talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 11 hours ago

  • State Government

    Panel rules new TN district maps will stand for now, have no ‘evidence of racial animus’

    Three judges denied an injunction in a combined civil rights lawsuit that challenged Tennessee’s new congressional map. The map favors Republicans as it splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.

    By Noah McLane 21 hours ago
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    The Early Word: Southaven turns eye to blinds, and the Whistle calls for you

    DA’s office releases DEA shooting video, cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise here and a salad spot releases a salad-free menu.

    By Bianca Phillips July 23, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: What we know — and don’t — in Memphis’ council ethics complaint

    Today, Samuel Hardiman is here for part one of our discussion into what we know, what we don’t and what this all means. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 23, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    The life and ‘great legacy’ of banking executive, philanthropist Jack Moore

    “If you think about things that are important in life — your family, your faith, your community, leading, and investing back in the community — that’s what Jack Moore was all about.”

    By John Klyce July 23, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    New historic marker honors Tom Lee and his Klondike community — then and now

    The marker unveiled Wednesday is about the past but also the present push to restore and renovate the Klondike area where Lee lived out his life after he saved the lives of 32 people on the Mississippi River in 1925.

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Video released of fatal Task Force shooting at Burger King

    Surveillance clips show the shooting that killed Darrin Pigram inside the Burger King where he worked. The release comes days after officials said there would be no charges filed against the officer. 

    By Laura Testino July 23, 2026
  • Education

    A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?

    Together4Students is the latest local group to join a cadre of Memphis advocates for school reform. It is urging the district to drop its state takeover lawsuit.

    By Bri Hatch July 22, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    Memphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview

    “If you want something to be better, you have to get out there and do your part,” said one voter.

    By Wallis Rogin July 22, 2026
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    The Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park’s manager may go

    Young pitches ideas for spending SpaceXAI taxes, the Memphis Flyer has new ownership and Cotton Row is hot right now. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 22, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: The other state takeover

    The state isn’t just taking over school systems. It’s taking over airports. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 22, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS begins work on corrective actions after audit

    More improvements are coming to internal controls, procurement, human resources and cybersecurity processes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Superintendent Roderick Richmond told board members.

    By Laura Testino July 22, 2026
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    Memphians greeted by closed doors and unanswered phones at 201 Poplar

    On nine of the past 17 weekdays, at least part of the building has been closed, often with little public notice, confusing residents who are expected to appear for scheduled court dates.

    By Wallis Rogin July 22, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Council confirms new city leaders

    The Memphis City Council also approved a change to the city’s structure for the trustee status MATA is currently operating under.

    By Bill Dries July 21, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    The Station can stay open, City Council rules

    Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.

    By Jody Callahan July 21, 2026
  • Premium Business

    Memphis Magazine, Flyer join Seattle-based media network

    Seattle-based Noisy Creek owns six publications nationwide, including Seattle’s The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, the Chicago Reader and the Anchorage Press.

    By Noah McLane July 23, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    How will Memphis spend $3.3M in tax money collected from SpaceXAI?

    Mayor Paul Young’s administration pitched how it plans to spend about $3.3 million on the 5-mile area around SpaceXAI’s Colossus I data center.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 21, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City could ditch project manager at Liberty Park

    Private development at Liberty Park has stalled, and the City of Memphis is looking to end its contract with the joint venture managing the project.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 21, 2026
  • Public Safety

    No charges filed against DEA officer in first Task Force shooting

    Darrin Pigram, 41, who was shot and killed on May 13, was being sought on a warrant for charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and a weapons violation.

    By Jody Callahan July 21, 2026
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    The Early Word: What’s new at Hattiloo and where to find the Flava

    City workers get parental benefits, the state airport takeover firms up and we look back at the life of Henry Hooper II.

    By Bianca Phillips July 21, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: LeMoyne-Owen is making moves

    As they often do, the college’s property transactions point to a larger transformation.

    By Mary Cashiola July 21, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphian who fought Muhammad Ali, served as Green Beret and became Secret Service agent dies

    Henry Hooper II, who died July 12 at the age of 87, had an illustrious life and career.

    By John Klyce July 21, 2026
  • Germantown

    Germantown to appoint temporary school board member

    The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.

    By Amaya Taylor July 21, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Mayor Young signs city paid parental-leave policy

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order that puts in place up to six weeks of fully paid leave for full-time city employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.

    By Bill Dries July 20, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Two new city officials, stricter short-term rental terms to go before council

    The Memphis City Council will act on the appointments for the city’s CFO and CAO and take final votes to add a pair of city charter change referendums to the Nov. 3 ballot for Memphis voters to decide.

    By Bill Dries July 20, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    More than 9,000 cast early and absentee ballots in first two days of early voting

    Most of the early and absentee votes in the first two days of the ongoing early voting period were cast in Democratic state and federal primaries.

    By Bill Dries July 20, 2026

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