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Press pool flap, TN governor's race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:52:04 -0500

President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.

SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:13:46 -0500

SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.

Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said 'nope' to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:57:16 -0500

Dozens of volunteers took part in an “Adventure Day on the Greenway” in North Memphis Saturday to not only help clean up the area but also to discover what the trail was all about.

New county mayor focused on money

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county’s financial stability.

Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:26 -0500

Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.

Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:43 -0500

DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.

The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:14:13 -0500

This weekend brings us both Gonerfest and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair and, as different as those two events are, they both hold a special place in Memphis’ annual event calendar.

Nightclub shut down after history of crime

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:59:31 -0500

A Hickory Hill nightclub that was recently the scene of a Memphis Safe Task Force raid has been forced to shutter.

ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:14:32 -0500

A federal judge heard arguments about whether to temporarily block the Task Force from enforcing a Tennessee buffer law and retaliating against citizens who film police operations.

The AM/DM podcast: Demolition is underway at proposed Regional One site but who's paying for it?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:20:55 -0500

The site is slated to become the home of a new Regional One hospital, which could cost more than $900 million.

Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol's immigration enforcement

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:02:30 -0500

A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.

Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:06:29 -0500

The teenager was apprehended by Memphis Safe Task Force agents who were eating lunch nearby.

Independent contenders make waves in race for governor

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:13:21 -0500

Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley are drawing the attention of the Democratic and Republican nominees for Tennessee Governor. Pinkston and Hatley are better funded than independent candidates usually are in the statewide race.

Lawsuit seeks end to Tennessee Highway Patrol, ICE collaboration

mreiland@nashvillepublicmedia.com (Mikeie Honda Reiland) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:51:23 -0500

A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to block Tennessee Highway Patrol collaboration with ICE for immigration enforcement.

The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo's legacy

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:25:13 -0500

After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.

4 things to know as the Memphis-schools state-takeover lawsuit progresses

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

More than three months after Memphis school leaders sued over Tennessee’s takeover law, the case’s first full hearing is set for Oct. 2 in Nashville.

Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:58:48 -0500

With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?

More 'focused time' in County Clerk's Office to clear car-title backlog

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:43:00 -0500

County Clerk La Sonya Hall says her office has cleared about half of the 34 crates of unprocessed car titles and vehicle registrations from car dealers so far.

SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:08 -0500

Ferguson Enterprises says MZX Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.

DA's office taps new leadership

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:09:50 -0500

The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release.