The man who recently pleaded guilty to attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has now been charged federally.

When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”

In part two of our podcast about the takeover, reporter Laura Testino returns to talk about how churn factors in, what we can take from the school system takeover in Houston and what role school closures and land sales might play. 

The sticking point is language that encouraged the administration to try to negotiate leases for terms of five years for projects like the Children’s Museum of Memphis and the new Metal Museum.

Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.

As a march of more than 1,000 people Downtown was winding down, police pepper-sprayed and tackled individuals at the rear of the crowd. Some council members wanted to discuss that in Tuesday, April 28, committees but the items were taken off the agenda.

When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.

Republicans and Democrats reacted with sadness to news of state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, who died in a Nashville hospital Friday morning. He was 71.

State Rep. G.A. Hardaway was known for being well-versed on issues, and being an advocate for Memphis.

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Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.

G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24. 

The great winter storm of 2026 — it was inconvenient for a lot of us humans. But it turned out to be the best thing ever for a lot of local dogs.

John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the City of Memphis made “significant trade-offs” as it designed the city’s coming fiscal year budget.

The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated. 

If you have your Daily Memphian 2026 bingo card, now might be a good time to get it out. 

The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.

Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.

The No Kings protest last month ended with police pepper-spraying demonstrators.

A complete replacement project is currently underway for the frequently broken escalators at Memphis’ largest public library.

The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety. 

Two Memphis City Council members want police brass to answer questions about the police response to the March 28 march. 

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

Morgan Steel is seeking a tax break for expansion, and Richardson Oilseed and Mimeo.com are seeking PILOT amendments at an EDGE meeting Wednesday, April 15.