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Sheals propels Collierville to nationally ranked victory over Knoxville Bearden

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:29:39 -0500

Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Friday prep report: Late touchdown helps Whitehaven escape with win over Germantown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:11:24 -0500

Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.

Clerk's office working Saturday to catch up with car title backlog

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:38:40 -0500

New Clerk La Sonya Hall announced the measures to clear a backlog of an estimated 2,600 car titles left over from previous clerk Wanda Halbert

Edmund Ford Jr. federal sentencing delayed for fifth time

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:11:15 -0500

The latest delay, which the judge granted Friday, Sept. 11, is the fifth since Ford pleaded guilty in February.

Matthew Szalaj claims Democratic nomination for TN House — and only 1 person got to vote

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:42:20 -0500

A single member of the Shelby County Democratic Party’s executive committee picked Szalaj to be the nominee for the Tennessee House of Representatives seat left vacant when Joe Towns Jr. was elected Criminal Court clerk.

3 indicted in death of child on daycare bus

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:34:40 -0500

Winter Jones was left on the bus for as many as six hours on a day when temperatures reached 99 degrees.

Mystery, ghosts and music play on Memphis stages

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:27:02 -0500

“Clue” graces the Orpheum Theatre’s stage this month along with “The Sound of Music” at the Harrell Performing Arts Theatre and more.

SW Memphis residents on SpaceXAI: 'We want the same respect as Germantown and Collierville'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:55:47 -0500

Tensions flare at a public where officials present a spending plan for roughly $3.259 million in tax revenue generated by the SpaceXAI data center.

9/11 remembrance reminds Memphians of 'stuff you never forget'

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:39:41 -0500

Local first responders attended a ceremony at The Fire Museum of Memphis marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Sudoku: Sept. 11

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Daily WordRow: Sept. 11

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Daily Jigsaw: The Bistro at Quail

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Today’s puzzle features the dining room in The Bistro at Quail. Mark Weber took the photo.

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.

Maxey: Balancing the horror — and the inevitable good things — on Sept. 11

rmaxey@dailymemphian.com (Ron Maxey) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

“Everyone above a certain age has memories of the day, of where they were and what they were doing. It was one of those iconic days in history that we knew instinctively — even as it was happening — would stand out and be recalled among the many other days that would make up the story of our lifetimes.”

Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:48:39 -0500

With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season.

NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:35:27 -0500

“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”

Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:12:54 -0500

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.

Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:46:47 -0500

Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.

Mid-South Fair announces music lineup

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:18 -0500

This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.

'Shellebrate' 90 years of music, and share your Memphis hot takes

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:57:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.