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The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love

Olive Branch says no to a new data center, Memphis Made beers are here to stay and the Overton Park Shell turns 90.

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The AM/DM podcast: Ardent Studios goes silent as lawsuits get ugly

Ardent has hosted some of the biggest rock bands in its history, including Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, REM and others, including Memphis music legends Isaac Hayes and Big Star.

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Funding for Audubon Park splash pad, clubhouse moves forward

The Memphis City Council approved funding for a new splash pad, parking and tree planting at Audubon Park.

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SpaceX paused construction of the plant in April, which The Daily Memphian first reported.

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    During elementary school, James Jin’s teachers warned his parents that if he wasn’t placed in special education classes, he might not make it to high school. 

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    City Council questions need for AutoZone Park money

    The council delayed a vote Tuesday on financing changes to AutoZone Park for two weeks. The new funding will help the park meet Major League Baseball’s minimum standards for its minor league ballparks.

    By Bill Dries 18 hours ago
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    Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike

    If approved, these projects could add residential units and commercial property across the city. 

    By Andy Ashby June 09, 2026
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    Cohen, Pearson drop federal redistricting lawsuit

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

    By Noah McLane June 09, 2026
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    A legacy of pride: Civil Rights Museum launches Bayard Rustin Institute to inspire ‘angelic troublemakers’

    As a gay man operating in a homophobic era, Bayard Rustin was often forced into the background of the Civil Rights Movement, despite his critical role as a trusted adviser to Martin Luther King Jr.

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 09, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: A visit to Hernando’s Hide-A-Way

    Joining us today is new business reporter Noah McLane, who took us to Whitehaven to talk about the historic bar. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 09, 2026
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    The Early Word: Animal officer faces cruelty charge; Task Force gets sued

    WK Kellogg Co. is cutting jobs, churches are organizing voters and there’s prime real estate for sale on Poplar.

    By Bianca Phillips June 09, 2026
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    Amid high arrest numbers, Memphis Safe Task Force faces lawsuit over First Amendment rights

    New filings in the case against Task Force officials allege personal intimidation and retaliation. Tyreece Miller, head of MSTF locally, said that “constitutional policing is at the core of everything we do.”

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 09, 2026
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    Does DeSoto County have a child predator problem? Here’s what the data says

    After recent news related to some charged with child sex crimes in DeSoto County, some have wondered the extent of the problem in the area. Here is what the data says.

    By Aarron Fleming June 09, 2026
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    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.

    By Jody Callahan June 08, 2026
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    Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing

    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.

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2026
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    Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall

    City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries June 08, 2026
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    The Early Word: Midtown’s Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks

    Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.

    By Bianca Phillips June 08, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and ‘The Birdcage’

    Tom Lee Park’s new, $10.4 million Memphis Flyway is set to open. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 08, 2026
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    Vote-A-Rama and the War Powers Act. Wanda Halbert’s quest for a recount. Lamar Alexander on ‘Newt’s World’

    From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2026
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    This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open

    Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 07, 2026
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    Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

    In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a realization: Teachers were following scripted math curriculum a bit too closely.

    By Bri Hatch June 07, 2026
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    UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building

    The 275,000- to 300,000-square-foot facility is planned on Madison Avenue between the College of Pharmacy building and the demolished Holiday Inn building.

    By Steve Bohnel June 07, 2026
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    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 06, 2026
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    ‘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.

    By Jody Callahan June 07, 2026
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    Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration

    Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.

    By Bill Dries June 06, 2026
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    How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.

    Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond. 

    By Elle Perry June 08, 2026
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    Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund

    The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 05, 2026

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