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Cohen, Pearson drop federal redistricting lawsuit

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 17:44:57 -0500

One of the federal lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map was dismissed following a request by the plaintiffs.

Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 09:11:08 -0500

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Richard Ransom announced the launch of his own public relations and media company, Ransom Strategy Group.

Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:31:19 -0500

Robert Hartheimer, 69, was arrested last year for using dating app Grindr to solicit sex with a 15-year-old boy, according to the criminal complaint.

Ducks Unlimited raises billions for waterfowl protection

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:24:34 -0500

Seven years ago, Ducks Unlimited launched “Conservation For A Continent” to protect North American wetlands. With more than 2 million donors, the nonprofit blew past its fundraising goal.

Hollywood Feed announces Memphis layoffs

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:14:44 -0500

The pet-supply store, which employees more than 1,400 people nationwide, described the layoffs as a “proactive restructuring” in preparation for changing market conditions.

Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:34:12 -0500

Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.

Hernando's Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 31 May 2026 09:23:05 -0500

The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.

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

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:07:07 -0500

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.

Chancery Court hears arguments for, against congressional maps

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:20:34 -0500

A Chancery Court in Nashville heard arguments Thursday on a request for a temporary injunction in relation to Tennessee’s new congressional map.

Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN's new congressional map

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:20:09 -0500

A judge filed a legal memo a week after his May 14 decision to deny a motion for a temporary pause in implementing the state’s new congressional map.

Judges uphold map in state redistricting lawsuit

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:12:13 -0500

A panel of judges delivered a setback for those wishing to preserve Tennessee’s only majority-Black congressional district. While a federal judge denied an ACLU injunction in its redistricting lawsuit.

Immigrant rights group sues Highway Patrol over traffic stops in Memphis, Nashville

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:13:11 -0500

The suit challenges what it describes as an “increasingly commonplace” practice of THP troopers teaming up with federal immigration agents to stop Memphis and Nashville motorists in order to investigate their immigration status.

Federal judge rules against Tennessee Democrats in suit over new congressional map

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:21:02 -0500

A federal judge dealt a serious blow to Democrats by denying their request for a temporary restraining order against implementing new congressional maps.

Redistricting update: ACLU brings in outside attorney. A case is reassigned. NAACP calls for college boycott

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:47:03 -0500

The ACLU of Tennessee brings in outside attorneys to argue against new congressional map as another case gets reassigned and the NAACP calls for a boycott of college sports in eight states in reaction to redistricting.

Law firm that helped reverse affirmative action may aid TN in defending new congressional maps

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:56:33 -0500

The state has tapped lawyers from a Virginia firm that has racked up recent Supreme Court victories.

Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:32:53 -0500

Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.

ACLU files federal lawsuit over Tennessee's new Congressional map

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:25:26 -0500

The ACLU has joined the NAACP, Tennessee voters and Congressional candidates and the Tennessee Democratic Party in suing the state over its new mid-census Congressional map.

Tennessee House Speaker removes Democrats from standing committees

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:16:10 -0500

The move came as a result of Democrats’ actions on the House floor May 7 during a vote on new a congressional map that splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.

Fourth lawsuit filed against Tennessee's new congressional map

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:10:02 -0500

Tennessee’s League of Women Voters and NAACP file suit against state election officials over the new congressional map, which passed last week in a whirlwind three-day special session.

Redistricting update: Court date set in one suit, plaintiffs file emergency motion in another

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:08:30 -0500

The plaintiffs in one of the federal cases against Tennessee’s new congressional maps have filed an emergency motion for an expedited ruling.