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Dark allegations echo after Prince Mongo's death

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:43:01 -0500

After Robert Hodges died Aug. 13 from a fall at his home, many shared touching obituaries about the city’s legendary “Prince Mongo.” But others told much darker stories about Hodges’ alleged inappropriate behaviors around adolescent boys.

Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 18:58:08 -0500

The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.

Task Force agent's bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 19:46:31 -0500

An autopsy shows the cause of death for Jonah Neal on May 20 in Raleigh was a bullet fired by an agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

U of M raises $55M, but officials acknowledge 'headwinds'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 05:44:54 -0500

The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.

MPD arrests new suspect in OUTMemphis shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:20:45 -0500

After arresting the wrong suspect, who spent more than three months in jail, Memphis police now believe they have the actual shooter who critically injured two people May 5 at OUTMemphis.

Years before Winter Jones died on a bus, another child died at a center owned by Raven Marshall-Lewis

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:52:11 -0500

Five years ago, Colt Adkins, at almost 3 months old, died after a series of failures by staff at a childcare center owned by Raven Marshall-Lewis.

Flock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:34:16 -0500

Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.

Memphis Roller Derby knocks out its 20th season

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:23:08 -0500

As some 300 fans cheered the jammers and blockers on Saturday afternoon, Memphis Roller Derby concluded its 20th season Saturday with two games at Liberty Park’s Pipkin Building.

Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:26 -0500

After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.

Dolly said no to Elvis, but he — and the rest of the world — loved her anyway

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:55:41 -0500

Beloved icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, never met Elvis Presley, but they nearly collaborated on a version of her famed ballad “I Will Always Love You.”

Medical examiner's report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:08:49 -0500

New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

Fired city court clerk wants City Council to reinstate her

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:44:33 -0500

After two of three municipal judges fired her, City Court Clerk Sukita Johnson is appealing that decision to the City Council, arguing that the judges overstepped their authority.

600 employees and contractors working on power restoration, MLGW says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:42:59 -0500

MLGW officials have warned that full restoration may not happen until Thursday.

Tiger infielder sues NCAA to get fifth season of eligibility

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:46:49 -0500

A chancellor’s ruling could lead to fifth season of eligibility for Tigers baseball player.

Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:12:15 -0500

While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.

Party in Ardent Studios lawsuit dies, but litigation remains

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:15 -0500

Mark Baranauskas, also known as “Mark Danger,” died in Memphis this week at age 47. He was one of the litigants in an ongoing lawsuit threatening the future of legendary Ardent Studios.

Daycare owner in bus death runs 6 other Memphis-area centers

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:06 -0500

Raven Marshall-Lewis, who owned and ran the childcare center where Winter Jones died last week, operates at least six other childcare centers in Shelby County. Four of them have been cited for issues.

Childcare center permanently closes after 6-year-old girl's death

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:41:52 -0500

A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus.

Father arrested after 5-year-old accidentally kills himself

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:33:34 -0500

Marquavious Washington was charged after his son accidentally shot himself with a gun found in their home.

Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:35:48 -0500

A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.