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New mural, fresh pavement welcomes travelers to Frederick W. Smith International Airport

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:15:48 -0500

Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.

Fatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting 'trap houses'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:10:22 -0500

After a weekend shootout at a college send-off party killed a woman, Memphis lawmakers and grieving family members are demanding the closure of neighborhood problem properties.

City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:33:15 -0500

Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.

Mickell Lowery elected Shelby County mayor

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:21:18 -0500

Democrat Mickell Lowery will be the next mayor of Shelby County.

On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:32:01 -0500

Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.

Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:51:58 -0500

Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.

'They disappear fast’: Activists protest ICE's rapid shuffle flights from local airport

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:35:15 -0500

Dozens of local activists and faith leaders gathered at Wilson Air Center to demand an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights operating out of the Memphis facility.

Road rage shooting suspect among arrests announced by MPD

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:23:41 -0500

Memphis police and the Memphis Safe Task Force announced dozens of recent arrests on Thursday, July 30, including a suspect in a road rage shooting and three suspected gang members.

Fayette County woman receives federal prison time in ‘stolen valor’ case

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:35:41 -0500

A West Tennessee resident who constructed a fake history as a combat-wounded military veteran to collect donations has received a federal prison sentence.

Memphis police rescue missing man from rushing waters

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:52:30 -0500

What started as a routine Saturday patrol turned into a three-hour race against time as Memphis Police Department officers worked alongside emergency-communications personnel to rescue a man trapped in the currents of Cypress Creek.

CodeCrew receives $1M from Anthropic to build national tech HQ in North Memphis

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:29:28 -0500

The organization hosted its 12th annual youth “hackathon” at the FedEx Institute of Technology July 16-18.

District 8 congressional candidates make final pitches ahead of August primary

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:25:46 -0500

Local Democrats closed out their candidate forums for the city’s three newly drawn congressional districts in, while a Millington event drew a Republican nominee for county mayor and videos from two contenders for governor.

Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:50:21 -0500

Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.

Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:17:55 -0500

Several divisions of General Sessions Criminal Court and all divisions of City Court will be closed a second day Tuesday as work continues on damage from a June water leak. Meanwhile, air conditioning problems in the Shelby County Jail have improved.

As jail conditions reach 'crisis' levels, Sheriff’s Office demands action from mayor

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:37:35 -0500

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials outlined a series of hazards at the main jail, including a diesel fuel leak and air conditioning failure, and called out Mayor Lee Harris for failing to address life-threatening conditions inside the facility.

‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:54:01 -0500

Jail employees are warning Shelby County officials of extreme heat, rising medical emergencies, and what they describe as “cruel conditions” inside the facility after month-long air conditioning issues.

Red, white and the blues: World Cup fans gather for US vs Belgium

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 06:05:11 -0500

Soccer fans gathered at AutoZone Park for a free watch party, hoping to witness the United States Men’s National Team advance in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they watched history repeat itself.

Heart to heart: How a Memphis man’s diagnosis started his fight against silent suffering

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Marlon Qualls Jr.'s emotional trauma as a teenager turned into a health crisis that nearly cost him his life but eventually transformed him into a passionate advocate for men’s health.

Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Here’s a look at some new state laws that may have slipped under the radar.

201 Poplar courts closed for 'imminent health hazard'

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:25:10 -0500

Signs on the doors of 201 Poplar say: “This building ‘must not be occupied’ until” the Health Department grants permission to reopen.