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<strong>Volunteers pass out Thanksgiving meals at Christ Missionary Baptist Church Nov. 27, 2025.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Spirit of Memphis

‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

By Jody Callahan 11 hours ago
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14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say

Teenager charged with aggravated rape in one of two alleged assaults at St. George’s Independent School in recent weeks, becoming the second person arrested in the investigation.

By Jody Callahan November 26, 2025
Behind The Headlines

Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools

“I’d love to have the permanent superintendent role,” interim Memphis school Superintendent Roderick Richmond said during a recent interview on WKNO-TV Channel 10’s “Behind The Headlines.” 

By Laura Testino November 26, 2025
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Judges order Clerk’s, Sheriff’s offices to fix delays

The Sheriff’s and the General Sessions Court Clerk’s offices must fix issues causing case delays, according to a judges’ order obtained by The Daily Memphian.

By Aarron Fleming November 25, 2025

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    St. Mary’s trio designs, builds, programs ‘Turkeybot’

    Lauren Rogers, head of the Upper School at St. Mary’s said the school has a “moral obligation” to staunch the widening gender gap in STEM education.

    By Laura Testino 22 hours ago
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    Defense pushes back on claim Lindsey Whiteside sentence was won by fraud

    Defense attorneys for Lindsey Whiteside have offered a counterargument against the prosecution claims the former coach and youth pastor should be resentenced.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 26, 2025
  • Metro

    Memphis company penalized for Clean Air Act violations

    The company will pay a $150,000 fine and enter a probation program that subjects it to unannounced inspections by Environmental Protection Agency personnel. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 26, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Dating, apps and the Bluff City

    If you’re single and not “on the apps,” you’re not really trying to find love. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 26, 2025
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    The Early Word: New charges in St. George’s case, assaults on Task Force

    Judges tell sheriff and clerk to get it together, Belly Acres goes belly up in Bartlett and Richmond wants to be MSCS’ leader for the long haul.

    By Bianca Phillips November 26, 2025
  • Public Safety

    11 face federal charges after interactions with Task Force officers

    All of the men were charged after altercations with officers during attempted traffic stops, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee said. Traffic stops have increased since the Task Force began.

    By Aarron Fleming November 25, 2025
  • State Government

    State now has until December to appeal National Guard ruling

    The Tennessee National Guard is likely to remain in Memphis until at least early December, as the state has yet to appeal an injunction blocking the deployment. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 25, 2025
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    DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members

    This move comes as board member Michele Henley faces sustained pressure for supporting convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Bondi talks crime decline, and Edey takes a hit to the head

    Mom sues MSCS for handcuffing her kid, Sexton says Shelby County should pay for its own jail and the city’s library director is checking out.

    By Bianca Phillips November 25, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal

    The Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 guns during its time in Memphis, in what could be a major milestone in reducing violent crime. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 25, 2025
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    Memphis 7-year-old illegally handcuffed, pushed into school bookcase, lawsuit claims

    “I heard my son scream,” a Memphis mother said in an interview with The Daily Memphian. School staff told her that they handcuffed her child for their own safety: “I was like, ‘Over a 7-year-old?’”

    By Laura Testino November 25, 2025
  • State Government

    Sexton says funding for new jail ‘up on the locals to do that locally’

    The Tennessee House speaker, who attended U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s news conference Monday, Nov. 24, was asked what the state’s appetite was for funding a replacement to 201 Poplar. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 24, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Pam Bondi, Bill Lee tout crime decline 56 days into Memphis Safe Task Force

    “The numbers tell the story themselves. They are undeniable,” said U.S. Attorney General Bondi, who traveled to Memphis on Monday, Nov. 24.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 25, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    The city adds to its finance team, but the search is on for a new library director

    Memphis found a new deputy chief financial officer. Now, the city must find a new leader for its library division as Keenon McCloy retires after 18 years. 

    By Bill Dries November 24, 2025
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Setting your holidays up for success

    Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss everything from some of The Daily Memphian’s recipe offerings to family traditions to what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 24, 2025
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    The Early Word: Ford runs his mouth; what’s up with county money woes?

    Hyde Park won’t be getting a grocery store soon, a new bourbon is ducking in and we flashback to 1997 when royalty was on Beale.

    By Bianca Phillips November 24, 2025
  • Premium Shelby County

    ‘How about we cut you off as the chair?’ — Ford tirade aimed at County Commission chairwoman

    Also in the roundup: Amber Huett-Garcia opens Commission campaign, Marie Feagins’ bid for county mayor and Steve Cohen on a successor.

    By Bill Dries November 24, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Tennessee voucher application will track public school attendance as part of new award guidelines

    The change to the 2026-27 applications will offer insight about the new vouchers that the state awards. 

    By Laura Testino November 24, 2025
  • Premium Shelby County

    Is Shelby County’s cash crunch really about the Task Force?

    While the Memphis Safe Task Force has had some impact on the county’s finances, the county is typically in this situation each year. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 24, 2025
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: Did Prince ever play Beale Street?

    Yes, and it was legendary. 

    By Jody Callahan November 26, 2025
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Thanksgiving ideas and what to do on Black Friday

    We’ve got holiday recipes, a look at which restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner and a rundown of holiday lights opening on Black Friday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 23, 2025
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    This Central High student launched a cookie company. His special ingredient? Something you can’t teach.

    Central High junior Jackson Hines has run track since he was little, but about a year ago, he decided to take his other hobby — baking — to the next level.

    By John Klyce November 23, 2025
  • Premium Metro

    Memphis leaders could target ICE part of Task Force next

    The number of National Guard members moved closer to the 1,000-troop limit set by federal leaders as local elected leaders said ICE agents in the city could be their next target in court.

    By Bill Dries November 23, 2025
  • Premium Education

    For 35 low-performing Memphis schools, Tennessee has new rules about academic improvement

    They are among about 100 identified as “priority schools” by the Tennessee State Board of Education. Possible interventions can include state-mandated closure, conversion to a charter school, or firing and rehiring staff.

    By Laura Testino November 23, 2025
  • Premium Education

    These Shelby County schools are among best in Tennessee

    Tennessee awarded dozens of Shelby County schools “reward” status, a credential for top academic performance. See if your school made the list.

    By Laura Testino November 23, 2025

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