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<strong>FedEx Freight&nbsp;handles heavy shipments and consolidates freight from multiple shippers into a single truck.</strong> (AP file)Metro

This Week in Memphis: FedEx Freight goes public; Germantown horse show

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission talks about a settlement for the Sheriff’s Office again. 

By The Daily Memphian Staff 19 minutes ago
Shelby County

$18 million sheriff’s lawsuit settlement returns to County Commission

The expensive legal settlement grew more complex last week with word that the $18 million would have to be included in future Sheriff’s Office budgets.

By Bill Dries 2 hours ago
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After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure

Apperson Crump ended its operations at the end of 2025. It leaves behind a legacy not just in the Memphis legal community but the city’s history, attorneys said.

By Steve Bohnel 13 hours ago
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London Lamar opens Congressional bid amid redistricting revamp

The political roundup also looks at vote totals in the May primaries, and reactions to the Trump “anti-weaponization fund,” and recalls a redistricting dust-up during Davy Crockett’s days.

By Bill Dries 7 hours ago

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    Memphis mom of eight shows her kids how Love overcomes all

    This month, Trackeshia Love earned her associate’s degree from LeMoyne-Owen College, at the age of 47. And she’s just getting started. 

    By John Klyce 7 hours ago
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    Memphis Italian Festival: A place to play bocce, eat pasta and greet family

    Since 1989, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in East Memphis has staged the festival centered that centers around Italian gravy, aka spaghetti sauce.

    By Jody Callahan 22 hours ago
  • Behind The Headlines

    GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county

    John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

    By Bill Dries May 30, 2026
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    UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor

    The decision to launch an investigation has left some of the employees who resigned feeling angry and persecuted.

    By Jody Callahan May 29, 2026
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team

    Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.

    By Tim Buckley May 30, 2026
  • State Government

    Democratic leaders hold redistricting town hall: ‘There’s no such thing as a post-racial America’

    State Rep. Antonio Parkinson held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting and update attendees about the map’s legal challenges.

    By Noah McLane May 29, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

    A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

    By Aarron Fleming May 29, 2026
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    Bailey: Don’t forget to recognize the 11-year-old who cast a S-P-E-L-L

    Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.

    By Clay Bailey May 29, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Five Betties and a lot of cats

    Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 29, 2026
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    The Early Word: Slaps on the wrist for City Council chair and Arlington mayor

    NBA passes lottery reform that could impact the Grizzlies, a Bartlett soul-food spot catches fire and you can stop worrying about Fred Smith Jr.

    By Bianca Phillips May 29, 2026
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    Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter

    Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 29, 2026
  • State Government

    Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases

    Three judges have been selected to preside over the constitutional challenges to Tennessee’s new congressional map.

    By Hannah Carley May 29, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

    There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more. 

    By Aarron Fleming May 28, 2026
  • Arlington

    Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed

    The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.

    By Michael Waddell May 28, 2026
  • State Government

    State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute

    Attorneys squared off in federal court Wednesday over a 2024 state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.

    By Brandon LaGrone II May 28, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air

    On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 28, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mulroy sues over ‘busywork,’ and Boozer isn’t a given

    Germantown kid falls out of the Spelling Bee, Southern food goes swanky and it’s time to start making tailgating plans.

    By Bianca Phillips May 28, 2026
  • Metro

    Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee

    Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.

    By Jody Callahan May 27, 2026
  • Shelby County

    DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports

    In the Chancery Court lawsuit, attorneys are seeking to have the laws declared unconstitutional and a court order barring their enforcement.

    By Bill Dries May 28, 2026
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change

    The team that could be most directly impacted by a new NBA draft lottery rule would be the Memphis Grizzlies — even though Memphis hasn’t picked in the top five since 2019. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 27, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: New voter map is upheld, and Grizz may get a raw deal

    Three are appointed to the school takeover board, Blackburn questions Trump and the former Daily News building has a new owner.

    By Bianca Phillips May 27, 2026
  • Metro

    What could the 2026 hurricane season look like?

    And what possible effects can we expect to see in the Mid-South?

    By MemphisWeather.net May 27, 2026
  • Education

    MSCS approves final budget before takeover oversight begins

    The $1.7 billion plan for Memphis-Shelby County Schools could be shaken up by a new board of state appointees during the 2026-27 academic year.

    By Laura Testino May 26, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    Blackburn says Trump’s $1.8B anti-weaponization fund needs ‘a revisit’

    Blackburn’s comments, which came during a stop in Memphis, are her first on the controversial fund that could be used to pay those convicted of violent offenses in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.

    By Brandon LaGrone II May 27, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis-area 5th grader advances to National Spelling Bee quarterfinals

    At 11 years old, Josh Verma, a Memphis-area elementary student, has made it to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held this week in Washington, D.C.

    By Jody Callahan May 27, 2026

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