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Memphis Zoo one of 40 across the country hit with bomb threats

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:53:03 -0500

Hoaxers are calling zoos and aquariums nationwide, claiming to have planted bombs, likely just for “fun,” officials said.

Ask the Memphian: What exactly is a grand jury, and how do they work?

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:04 -0500

What exactly is a grand jury, and how do they work? In this week’s installment of “Ask the Memphian,” we talked to attorneys, prosecutors and jurors to answer those questions.

Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:51:56 -0500

Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.

At 6 games and counting, Adam Remsen is Memphis' newest 'Jeopardy!' champion

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:21:21 -0500

To prepare for his run on the show, Adam Remsen studied his knowledge weak spots (opera, 19th century presidents, European monarchs and world rivers) and focused on the most important part of the game: the buzzer.

MPD officer killed in off-duty crash

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:40:20 -0500

Memphis police officer Daniel Adams killed in single-vehicle accident, officials say

What makes a good animal-control officer?

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:40:58 -0500

How do cities and shelters keep bad actors away from those jobs? Screenings, background checks and even scouring a candidate’s social media help, but they aren’t perfect.

Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:26:43 -0500

Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden

Camp aims to build confidence in kids born with limb differences

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:33:34 -0500

Organizers hope the Step Up Squad Adaptive Camp for children born with limb differences will spur self-confidence, friendship and fun.

Inspire Community Cafe closing this month

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:40:38 -0500

The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.

Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:21:53 -0500

The man who was acquitted of being the mastermind behind the killing of a Memphis rapper has been arrested on stalking and harassment charges.

Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:58:40 -0500

Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.

Dueling lawsuits threaten future of Memphis' historic Ardent Studios

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:53:28 -0500

The building is locked, the parking lot is empty and no music is being made at Ardent Studios, a piece of music history that once hosted acts like ZZ Top, the Replacements, Isaac Hayes, Bob Dylan and R.E.M.

'Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 09:32:43 -0500

Thousands attend the Memphis Pride Fest and Parade in Downtown Memphis, including both members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their straight allies.

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.

With Memphis as a 'model city,' feds offer other towns money to fight crime

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:40:36 -0500

Cities are encouraged to apply for a portion of $300 million in federal money to reduce crime, but that money comes with strings attached in terms of anti-immigration efforts.

Funeral service for Mary and Jon McCalla set

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:39:50 -0500

A ceremony is planned for Memphis judge Jon McCalla and his wife Mary, a well-known physician.

U of M board approves a tuition increase, bonus for president

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:42:46 -0500

U of M in-state undergraduate students, the largest group of students at the school, will pay $11,760 in tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year.

Man killed by MSTF agent wanted on aggravated assault and burglary charges

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:03:21 -0500

A warrant tied to a January gun threat led agents to man killed outside the Frayser Burger King.

U of M board set to vote on tuition increase

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:02:17 -0500

University of Memphis tuition is set to increase for all students, with in-state undergrad costs for the 2026-2027 academic year rising 4.48%, or $504.