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Here’s how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money

The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill. 

By Samuel Hardiman 12 hours ago
City of Memphis

Memphis asks court to reconsider MPD demotions

The City of Memphis has asked the Tennessee Court of Appeals to reconsider its recent decision not to block the demotions of 100-plus Memphis Police Department second lieutenants. 

By Samuel Hardiman 23 minutes ago
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New plans for the Old Daisy

When it comes to revitalizing the historic theater, settling a 10-year old legal dispute is a first step.

By Bill Dries 1 hour ago
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Blight, animals and parks: New leaders take position at key city divisions

One of the three confirmed city directors is in charge of a completely new division to tackle garbage and trash collection. Plus, the City Council approved a bonus for retired city employees. 

By Bill Dries 11 hours ago

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    ‘Just because he was brown': Advocates protest immigration policy

    “They’re taking our aunts, our neighbors who have no criminal record. This (presidential) administration has criminalized being brown, being an immigrant.”

    By Aarron Fleming 15 hours ago
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Parks appoints new director

    Mayor Paul Young has tapped a Memphis native who is returning to the city after working similar jobs in Oakland and Pasadena, California.

    By Bill Dries 22 hours ago
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    City puts teeth in blight fight

    The City of Memphis could soon have a faster path to the demolition of blighted properties. And neighbors will have a louder voice in calling attention to nuisance properties.

    By Bill Dries July 07, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City must demote MPD second lieutenants, court rules

    The Tennessee Court of Appeals threw a wrench into the City of Memphis’ efforts to stop the pending demotions of the Memphis Police Department’s second lieutenants. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 07, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Are people really buried in Shelby Farms?

    Shelby Farms is home to a herd of bison, 20 miles of trails and, unbeknownst to many, at least one cemetery. Here is the story of that lonely, forgotten graveyard.

    By Jody Callahan 52 minutes ago
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    How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis

    The conversation about air pollution in the 38109 ZIP code has focused on xAI. Government data shows that there’s been a lot of pollution in that zip code before Elon Musk’s company took up residence in the former Electrolux plant. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 07, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know

    At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.

    By Jody Callahan July 05, 2025
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    City Council Scorecard: Setting the budget past the impasse process

    The City Council Scorecard tracks how the 13 council members voted on the critical events of the budget season.

    By Bill Dries, Samuel Hardiman July 05, 2025
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    Nonprofit installing its own air-quality sensors near xAI

    Memphis Community Against Pollution announced plans for its own air-quality sensors after doubting testing carried out by the City of Memphis.

    By Joseph Mangin July 02, 2025
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    Trump taps familiar face for U.S. attorney of Western District

    Dunavant was the chief federal prosecutor for West Tennessee during the first Trump administration.

    By Bill Dries July 01, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?

    Everyone hates potholes. Here’s what they are and what you can do if you spot — or hit — one.

    By Jody Callahan June 30, 2025
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    This Week in Memphis: Aldama is a free agent, and fireworks light the sky

    The 2025-2026 NBA season officially starts Monday with free-agency negotiations, and we take a look at what that means for the Grizzlies. Plus, we’ve got a guide to Fourth of July fun.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 29, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Federal judge removes himself in another high-profile case

    Judge Mark Norris’ removal of himself follows his recusal in the federal criminal case of the five former Memphis Police Department officers who were charged in relation to Tyré Nichols’ 2023 death.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 26, 2025
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    A push for license plate readers could bring back car inspections

    It’s been 12 years since the City of Memphis ended mandatory annual auto inspections, but an effort to weed out counterfeit temporary tags could reverse that decision.

    By Bill Dries June 25, 2025
  • South Memphis

    City tests air quality near xAI sites

    The city conducted the testing following community concern about Elon Musk-founded xAI’s use of natural gas turbines at its supercomputer in Southwest Memphis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 25, 2025
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    Man accused of trying to kidnap mayor had list of other officials’ names

    The list was discovered in a storage unit the accused man, Trenton Abston, owns, according to testimony from a Memphis Police Department sergeant.

    By Aarron Fleming June 24, 2025
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    $30M is ‘Band-Aid on a system that needs emergency surgery,’ MATA chair said

    Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle called the the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s budget “underwhelming.”

    By Bill Dries June 24, 2025
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    Excess xAI tax revenue could be earmarked for Memphis pre-K

    The council also talks Tuesday, June 24, about an MPD plan to install license plate readers along the city’s rights of way of state highways as a crime-fighting measure.

    By Bill Dries June 24, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Grizz get NBA Draft picks, and Tigers are on tour

    Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission could finally wrap up budget season. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 22, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Alleged Young stalker ‘not a bad man,’ family says

    “I know the conditions of the release. But he just wants to talk to him and I’m gonna ask the mayor, is he too busy?” the man’s uncle said. “(He’s) the mayor of the city. If he’s got a citizen that wants to talk to him, talk to him.”

    By Jody Callahan June 20, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City loses another round vs. Memphis Police Association

    Shelby County Circuit Judge Damita Dandridge ruled that she would not stay her ruling over the city and the police union’s fight over the controversial second lieutenant position.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 20, 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    After bashing Memphis, Stephen A. Smith is coming to town

    After suggesting that “cats like Jimmy Butler” and other NBA stars don’t want to play for the Grizzlies because of crime in Memphis, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is making plans to visit the Bluff City. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya June 19, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head

    City officials made a rare move to nominate a new director of Memphis Animal Services with a background in grassroots animal-rescue work.

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    City names new director for Memphis Animal Services

    By Jody Callahan June 19, 2025
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    City names new director for Memphis Animal Services

    The city also plans on appointing a deputy director of animal services. The city fired former MAS director Ty Coleman last year.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 18, 2025
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    New MLGW substation to power growth in Collierville

    The new substation will help create redundancy in MLGW’s system.

    By Abigail Warren June 17, 2025

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