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Unknown Vice Lords gang members sentenced for attempted murder

Three members of the Unknown Vice Lords gang, also known as Ghost Mob, drew prison sentences of seven to 25 years each for a 2020 retaliation shooting in the city.

By Mary Evans 5 hours ago
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Blackburn calls for return to electric chair after botched execution of Christa Pike

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s reaction to the two failed attempts to carry out the death penalty in the case of Christa Pike is one of several, including a very different one from her rival, Democratic nominee Jerri Green.

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Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say

By Bill Dries 29 minutes ago
Update State Government

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.

By The Associated Press 17 hours ago
Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?

“The State of Tennessee can’t even kill someone. But it can teach Memphis kids, run the Memphis airport and redefine who Memphis gets to vote for in Congress just because the president said so.”

By Geoff Calkins 13 hours ago

  • State Government

    Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say

    Christa Pike is in critical condition at the hospital where she was taken after Wednesday night’s failed execution.

    By The Associated Press 10 hours ago
  • Public Safety

    Memphis warehouse raid nabs 30K packages of synthetic kratom

    Law enforcement called in an 18-wheeler to haul away what officials estimate to be nearly 30,000 packages of illegal synthetic kratom that law enforcement agencies seized from a Memphis warehouse.

    By Mary Evans 7 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Politics of the Task Force and a lawsuit from Blackburn

    MSCS has a new board chair, Germantown grandkids get school perks and the Indie Memphis lineup has dropped. 

    By Bianca Phillips 17 hours ago
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force

    As of Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the city for a year.

    By Mary Cashiola 18 hours ago
  • Premium Metro

    How Memphis Safe Task Force became a battleground for Tennessee Republicans and local Democrats

    The political backdrop of the Task Force includes a Republican tactic to take over local government and a conflict among local Democrats about how to respond to the operation.

    By Bill Dries 20 hours ago
  • Premium Germantown

    Germantown grandkids can attend suburb’s schools free if capacity allows

    If capacity exists, Germantown Municipal School District will allow grandchildren of residents and children of alumni from the suburb’s schools to enroll.

    By Abigail Warren September 30, 2026
  • Metro

    Blackburn sues, Hagerty seeks disbarment of Special Counsel Jack Smith

    The lawsuit and disbarment complaint from Tennessee’s two U.S. senators comes the day after Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington.

    By Bill Dries September 30, 2026
  • Shelby County

    New chief jail inspector brings nearly 50 years of experience

    After a two-year retirement, 46-year veteran Anna Barnett is returning to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to serve as chief inspector of the jail amid ongoing operational challenges.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 30, 2026
  • Premium Education

    MSCS board picks new chair as takeover challenge looms

    Amid Tennessee takeover uncertainty, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ elected board picked new leadership and added its 10th member: a student from Middle College High.

    By Laura Testino September 30, 2026
  • Financial Services

    Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training

    The Columbus, Ohio-based bank is investing in local affordable housing and career training through partnerships with local organizations like United Housing and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.

    By Noah McLane September 30, 2026
  • State Government

    Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18

    A federal appeals court halted the execution of Christa Pike about an hour before it was set to begin Wednesday. 

    By The Associated Press September 30, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off

    Abortion pill debate makes its way into FedEx’s boardroom, the Belmont owner buys up more space and we take a deep dive into crime numbers.

    By Bianca Phillips September 30, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers

    Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.

    By Mary Cashiola September 30, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival

    The Daily Memphian calculated crime data from before and after the Memphis Safe Task Force was operational, mapping the recent decline. 

    By Jane Donahoe September 30, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    ‘What an honor’: Loren Roberts emotional as work starts on clubhouse named for him

    Gifts from the Martin and Rhodes families, along with $1 million from First Horizon, are helping fund the clubhouse and a new six-hole short course.

    By Samuel Hardiman September 30, 2026
  • State Government

    Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years

    Christa Pike was 18 years old when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row.

    By The Associated Press September 29, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County

    U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.

    By Aarron Fleming September 29, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Shuttered nightclub will remain closed for now

    The club was forced to shut down less than a week ago after what authorities described as a long-term investigation into violence and criminal activity linked to the business. 

    By Mary Evans September 29, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: County tax woes and a Task Force with no end in sight

    Southaven residents are still waiting to hear from SpaceXAI over buyouts, the “Duck Dynasty” still reigns over the federal duck stamp contest and the Grizzlies are pretty darn healthy.

    By Bianca Phillips September 29, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator

    Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 29, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny

    It’s been a year on the ground for the Task Force. In that time, crime has dropped, but concerns have risen. Here’s a look back at the major moments that have shaped the Task Force.

    By Mary Evans, Kelsey Bowen September 29, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports

    Residents had mixed feelings about both selling their home to SpaceXAI and the noise its power plant creates.

    By Aarron Fleming, Noah McLane September 29, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.

    Sept. 29 marks the one-year anniversary of the Task Force in action.

    By Mary Evans September 29, 2026
  • Premium Shelby County

    ‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base

    Assessor Javier Bailey Sr. says empty Downtown office towers and lost tourism spending are shrinking the county’s tax base. He is planning a November summit to build a five-year strategy.

    By Andy Ashby September 28, 2026
  • Shelby County

    County commissioner wants to breathe new life into air-quality standards

    A vote on resetting air-permit fees opened a move to address air quality concerns about data centers.

    By Bill Dries September 28, 2026

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