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Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:05:33 -0500

Outrage over the redrawing of congressional district lines is fueling get-out-the-vote efforts in Memphis. The formal effort went public Sunday with a Souls at the Polls rally, where candidates were seen but not heard.

Another 201 Poplar inmate dies

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:50:23 -0500

The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.

County commissioners consider keeping $2.69 property tax rate

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 06:56:10 -0500

Shelby County commissioners talked Wednesday, June 3, about leaving the county property tax rate at $2.69. It’s a discussion they’ve had in past budget seasons with different rates. But this year’s decision may be different.

Sixth special judicial race coming to Aug. 6 ballot

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:39:00 -0500

A Shelby County judge has moved up his retirement date, so the Election Commission is adding a race for his position to the other five already on the ballot.

County delays $18M lawsuit settlement as debate continues

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 06:06:32 -0500

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration say they agree on dollar figures, but not a solution to the dispute.

Wanda Halbert seeks recount in primary loss

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 17:23:28 -0500

Halbert lost the Democratic primary for Criminal Court Clerk on the May 5 ballot by 126 votes to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr.

$18 million sheriff's lawsuit settlement returns to County Commission

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:39:19 -0500

The expensive legal settlement grew more complex last week with word that the $18 million would have to be included in future Sheriff’s Office budgets.

DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:59:17 -0500

In the Chancery Court lawsuit, attorneys are seeking to have the laws declared unconstitutional and a court order barring their enforcement.

What could the 2026 hurricane season look like?

support@memphisweather.net (MemphisWeather.net) — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:21:38 -0500

And what possible effects can we expect to see in the Mid-South?

Sexton adds to McNally's takeover appointees, taps education-policy leader

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:01:21 -0500

Lt. Gov. McNally selected a former MSCS board member and a local attorney for the school takeover board. House Speaker Sexton tapped the leader of a Nashville-based education-policy group to the board.

The AM/DM podcast: Setting up the short week

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:40:34 -0500

With Memorial Day now behind us, you might think we’ve started summer. But not yet.

Here's who Gov. Lee tapped for Memphis schools takeover board

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:20 -0500

Among Gov. Lee’s five appointments to a Memphis schools takeover board are a former Memphis superintendent and former president of the Memphis Chamber.

The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:36:22 -0500

Longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us today to talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s legacy and how the three congressional races are shaping up.

New rules for county ‘community’ grants head to committee

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 23:32:19 -0500

A new proposal would require receipts for money spent and a 5-year ban on new grants if nonprofits don’t follow the rules. The commission also set the stage for budget hearings.

The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:38:38 -0500

As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.

Commission to consider new rules for one of the county's 'biggest financial concerns' — grants

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:58:48 -0500

One commissioner is proposing to put more conditions on the $2.6 million the body allocates for grants days after Mayor Lee Harris warned that funding grants is a great share of the county’s budget.

Latest Tennessee redistricting news

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:33:50 -0500

News and updates on the new maps for Tennessee’s congressional districts — which split Memphis into three separate districts — and the lawsuits challenging the redistricting.

What's in Lee Harris' 'lean and mean' county budget proposal?

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:09:21 -0500

Lowering the property-tax rate a few cents and another proposed school, the third of his tenure, highlighted Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ final budget proposal.

Election commission to seek $350K from state for district shake-up

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:18:00 -0500

Redistricting plans mean an “aggressive timeline” and overtime costs for the Shelby County Election Commission, Linda Phillips told reporters Tuesday.

The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:27:41 -0500

Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception.