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City Council returns to data center discussion with multiple proposals to regulate them

A trio of proposed ground rules for future data centers in Memphis is on a busy City Council agenda.

By Bill Dries 23 minutes ago
City of Memphis

Pipkin could go pickleball

The company that developed pickleball courts in a Bartlett movie theater two years ago wants to do the same at the Pipkin Building in Liberty Park.

By Bill Dries 3 hours ago
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Will MSCS takeover remain paused? Federal court could soon decide

Arguments in the case are expected to determine whether the takeover remains paused or whether the new state-appointed board of nine regains control over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

By Laura Testino 3 hours ago
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The AM/DM podcast: HBD to the DM and congrats to Calipari

Plus, Germantown is thinking 24 years ahead. 

By Mary Cashiola 9 hours ago

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    The Early Word: Zoo spies on local wildlife; plus, your winter forecast

    Residents clash with city over SpaceXAI money, the Tigers get trampled and we’ve got the history behind that giant radio tower in Central Gardens.

    By Bianca Phillips 8 hours ago
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    Germantown alderwoman challenged by fellow real estate agent

    Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson is facing a challenge from Todd Adams as she seeks reelection for Alderman Position 2.

    By Abigail Warren 11 hours ago
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    Ask the Memphian: Why a 65-foot radio tower still looms over Peabody

    There once stood two of them, but after its twin was torn down, the remaining 65-foot radio tower still stands in the front yard of the home at 1455 Peabody Ave.

    By Jody Callahan 11 hours ago
  • Metro

    How El Niño could affect the Mid-South this winter

    As the calendar turns toward winter, Mid-South residents face a seasonal forecast dominated by a familiar but often misunderstood meteorological phenomenon.

    By Brandon LaGrone II 5 hours ago
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Sports Hall of Fame and a Downtown property crawl

    Also happening this week: The first full meeting of the new Shelby County Commission and two chances for Germantowners to weigh in on the city’s future.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 22 hours ago
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to vote on new chair, Clerk’s Office funding and more

    The Shelby County Commission, with eight new members, meets for the first time Monday to elect a new chair and vote on funding for the jail, a new health care contract for county prisoners and more.

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2026
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    Heather Fisher begins school board service early

    Heather Fisher was appointed to the Germantown Board of Education last month, a few months ahead of the four-year term she is destined to win in November. Her new position allows her to build upon 25 years of education experience in Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren September 13, 2026
  • Food

    Local Ben’s Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction

    Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.

    By Sophia Surrett 2 hours ago
  • Education

    Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?

    “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Tennessee Rep. Gary Hicks, who sponsored the legislation to launch the Children’s Digital Protection Fund.

    By Melissa Brown September 13, 2026
  • Behind The Headlines

    Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time

    Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new “step-down” unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington on “Behind the Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries September 12, 2026
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    When virtual reality isn’t a game: These headsets are programmed for job skills training

    With help from MyCityRides, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis receives 15 virtual reality headsets.

    By Noah McLane September 11, 2026
  • Shelby County

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

    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

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2026
  • Shelby County

    Edmund Ford Jr. federal sentencing delayed for fifth time

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

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2026
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    Hundreds of bikers roar into town for 20th year of St. Jude Rides

    Bikers descended on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus to mark 20 years of St. Jude Rides. Riders and participants raised over $1 million this year, organizers said. 

    By Steve Bohnel September 11, 2026
  • State Government

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

    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.

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2026
  • Public Safety

    3 indicted in death of child on daycare bus

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

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 11, 2026
  • South Memphis

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

    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.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 11, 2026
  • Metro

    9/11 remembrance reminds Memphians of ‘stuff you never forget’

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

    By Wallis Rogin September 11, 2026
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    The Early Word: Dark side of Mongo’s Planet and alleged speakeasy tax fraud

    Little Petals is “unstoppable,” Grizz games are moving to a new app and a local indie rocker shaved her head to find success.

    By Bianca Phillips September 11, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Yoga, home tours and hot takes

    This weekend will have you dancing, walking and downward dogging. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 11, 2026
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    Sewer plant, women’s sports, Task Force: Dial, Leatherwood, Rose offer top legislative concerns

    Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.

    By Michael Waddell September 11, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Dark allegations echo after Prince Mongo’s death

    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.

    By Jody Callahan September 11, 2026
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    Richardson charges are latest in recent string of allegations against elected officials

    Ten days into the new Shelby County Commission’s four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes, while two other local officials are part of investigations.

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths

    “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.”

    By Wallis Rogin 23 hours ago
  • Shelby County

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

    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.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 10, 2026

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