Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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BusinessDueling lawsuits threaten future of Memphis’ historic Ardent Studios
The building is locked, the parking lot is empty and no music is being made at Ardent Studios, a piece of music history that once hosted acts like ZZ Top, the Replacements, Isaac Hayes, Bob Dylan and R.E.M.
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Spirit of Memphis ‘Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me’
Thousands attend the Memphis Pride Fest and Parade in Downtown Memphis, including both members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their straight allies.
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Public Safety Another 201 Poplar inmate dies
The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.
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Public SafetyWith Memphis as a ‘model city,’ feds offer other towns money to fight crime
Cities are encouraged to apply for a portion of $300 million in federal money to reduce crime, but that money comes with strings attached in terms of anti-immigration efforts.
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Spirit of Memphis Funeral service for Mary and Jon McCalla set
A ceremony is planned for Memphis judge Jon McCalla and his wife Mary, a well-known physician.
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EducationU of M board approves a tuition increase, bonus for president
U of M in-state undergraduate students, the largest group of students at the school, will pay $11,760 in tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Public Safety Man killed by MSTF agent wanted on aggravated assault and burglary charges
A warrant tied to a January gun threat led agents to man killed outside the Frayser Burger King.
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EducationU of M board set to vote on tuition increase
University of Memphis tuition is set to increase for all students, with in-state undergrad costs for the 2026-2027 academic year rising 4.48%, or $504.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: Do I have to pay a ticket from a traffic camera?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into whether drivers really have to pay speeding tickets issued by traffic cameras.
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Spirit of MemphisMemphis 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.
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EducationUTHSC 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.
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Health Care Methodist hospital back to normal admissions, surgeries after early morning transformer fire
Methodist University Hospital back to normal admissions, surgeries after early morning transformer fire caused damage
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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.
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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.
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Spirit of MemphisSpelling star aims for top prize at third straight trip to national bee in DC
Farmington Elementary student Josh Verma hopes to be the fourth Memphis-area student to win the whole thing.
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Arts & Culture Mom! Dad! It’s Mickey Mouse!
The Children’s Museum of Memphis opened a new interactive Disney exhibit that officials hope will draw tens of thousands of extra visitors to the Midtown facility.
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City of Memphis National Civil Rights Museum opens $55M ‘Legacy Experience’
NCRM officially unveiled its $55 million renovation of the former boarding house where James Earl Ray fired the shot that killed Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.
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Public Safety TBI investigating second fatality involving Task Force in a week
In the latest incident, task force agents responded to a call at a Memphis-area residence Wednesday evening.
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Food News Newby’s is back from the dead — again
Despite being declared dead at least twice before, Newby’s could reopen on the Highland Strip as soon as mid-June with a new owner.
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Metro A lifelong farmer, Jon McCalla was also a stern jurist who expected the best of everyone — including himself
Retired U.S. District Court Judge Jon McCalla could be a stern taskmaster, friends said, but that was because he demanded the best from not only himself but also any lawyer who stood before him in a courtroom.
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State GovernmentState Democrats wore white to Thursday’s vote. Here’s why.
The 30 state Democrats all wore white Thursday in a silent protest supporting voting rights.
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Public SafetyDEA agents fatally shoot suspect at Frayser Burger King
DEA agents working under the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a suspect at a Frayser Burger King Wednesday morning after he allegedly pulled a gun, officials said.
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Public Safety Corrections Center inmate found unresponsive, dies 2 days later
The inmate was taken to the hospital after being found.
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke found dead in California
Medical examiner confirms that Clarke was found dead in a California home Monday afternoon, with the cause of death still to be determined.
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