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Here's who Gov. Lee tapped for Memphis schools takeover board

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:20 -0500

Among Gov. Lee’s five appointments to a Memphis schools takeover board are a former Memphis superintendent and former president of the Memphis Chamber.

The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:36:22 -0500

Longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us today to talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s legacy and how the three congressional races are shaping up.

New rules for county ‘community’ grants head to committee

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 23:32:19 -0500

A new proposal would require receipts for money spent and a 5-year ban on new grants if nonprofits don’t follow the rules. The commission also set the stage for budget hearings.

The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:38:38 -0500

As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.

Commission to consider new rules for one of the county's 'biggest financial concerns' — grants

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:58:48 -0500

One commissioner is proposing to put more conditions on the $2.6 million the body allocates for grants days after Mayor Lee Harris warned that funding grants is a great share of the county’s budget.

Latest Tennessee redistricting news

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:21:02 -0500

News and updates on the new maps for Tennessee’s congressional districts — which split Memphis into three separate districts — and the lawsuits challenging the redistricting.

What's in Lee Harris' 'lean and mean' county budget proposal?

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:09:21 -0500

Lowering the property-tax rate a few cents and another proposed school, the third of his tenure, highlighted Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ final budget proposal.

Election commission to seek $350K from state for district shake-up

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:18:00 -0500

Redistricting plans mean an “aggressive timeline” and overtime costs for the Shelby County Election Commission, Linda Phillips told reporters Tuesday.

The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:27:41 -0500

Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception.

MIFA names new president and CEO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:07:42 -0500

MIFA named Dorcas Young Griffin, a longtime Shelby County employee, as its incoming president and CEO on Monday.

Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:40:17 -0500

A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.

Leaders react to Memphis redistricting

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 7 May 2026 16:24:28 -0500

“We have specific needs, and we need a representative in Congress that can speak to those needs,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young told The Daily Memphian Thursday.

State Democrats wore white to Thursday's vote. Here's why.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:52 -0500

The 30 state Democrats all wore white Thursday in a silent protest supporting voting rights.

Proposed Congressional map passes TN House and Senate, splitting Memphis into three districts

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:13:32 -0500

Lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split Shelby County into three different congressional districts, less than a week after Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on the matter.

Former Memphis judge dies

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:09:19 -0500

Longtime local attorney and former judge Gerald Skahan has died. He was 61.

The AM/DM podcast: County races set for August

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 7 May 2026 06:36:37 -0500

On Tuesday, May 5, Shelby County went to the primary polls, winnowing down wide fields in races for county mayor, county clerk and sheriff.

A more detailed look at Tennessee's proposed Congressional map

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:16:34 -0500

A close-up of Shelby County, obtained by The Daily Memphian and shared by legislators on social media, shows that most of Memphis’ municipal limits appear to be split roughly three ways. The map still does not include streets, precincts or municipal boundaries.

Clerks, register, trustee and assessor: Here's who won the primaries for the other races

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 5 May 2026 23:38:56 -0500

Wanda Halbert, the current county clerk, lost the Democratic nomination for Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr. on Tuesday, May 5, by a 121-vote margin according to unofficial totals.

Won at the primary: The 3 County Commission seats that stay in the Democratic column

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 5 May 2026 23:41:14 -0500

Shante Avant, Karen Streeter and Lashanta Rudd won seats on the County Commission with their win in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries.

LaSonya Hall will run to replace Wanda Halbert in August

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:48:17 -0500

Most in the 11-candidate field talked about specific changes to the office that issues new vehicle tags, car titles and collects registration fees in addition to issuing marriage licenses and business permits.

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Here's who Gov. Lee tapped for Memphis schools takeover board

The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out

New rules for county ‘community’ grants head to committee

The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?

Commission to consider new rules for one of the county's 'biggest financial concerns' — grants

Latest Tennessee redistricting news

What's in Lee Harris' 'lean and mean' county budget proposal?

Election commission to seek $350K from state for district shake-up

The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next

MIFA names new president and CEO

Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district

Leaders react to Memphis redistricting

State Democrats wore white to Thursday's vote. Here's why.

Proposed Congressional map passes TN House and Senate, splitting Memphis into three districts

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