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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:27 -0600

Colom’s narrow victory is a seismic shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives for generations, and it will echo through the country as well.

Bartlett YMCA outdoor summer experience could open by mid-2027

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:47 -0600

The Bartlett YMCA will add an outdoor summer experience, but shortfalls in funding have scaled plans back from the original concept.

Why is Memphis $16.6M ahead?

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:08:05 -0600

The city’s expenses are up, but revenues — mostly local property taxes — are up, too.

The AM/DM podcast: In Walls, the nation's data center controversy hits home

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:25:28 -0600

Walls, Mississippi, is home to approximately 1,400 residents and, right now at least, one of the nation’s many battles over data centers.

Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:36:51 -0600

A Walls police officer was involved in a crash that killed three people on U.S. 61 in the small Mississippi town.

DeSoto County elects first Black judges in Circuit and Chancery courts

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:31:48 -0600

The jury is still out on Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, but DeSoto County voters did decide a number of local races.

The AM/DM podcast: Millington fugitive apprehended in Slovenia

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:09:50 -0600

Reporter Jody Callahan joins us to talk about a fatal shooting in Millington and how the suspect was apprehended in a small European country about the size of New Jersey.

Lakeland reelects Josh Roman as mayor

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 14:29:13 -0600

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will also have two new faces as Jeremy Burnett and Lindsey Reap won their first terms.

Cromwell tops Griffin in an otherwise big night for incumbents in Bartlett

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:48:37 -0600

It was a big night for incumbents in Bartlett as several will return to office following victories in the city elections Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Germantown election night: Salvaggio takes mayor, Gibson reelected as alderman

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:37:56 -0600

Alderman Tony Salvaggio takes the mayor seat, requiring the board to appoint someone to his position at a later date.

Millington voters select handful of aldermen, 3 school board members

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:41:14 -0600

Millington voters selected five alderman candidates and three school board members in Tuesday’s municipal elections with several incumbents holding their positions.

Marshall wins reelection in Collierville, 2 alderman races headed to runoff

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:59:20 -0600

A December runoff is needed to determine a pair of aldermen seats. Alderwoman Missy Marshall won reelection and a Republican took the open school board seat.

Salvaggio wins Germantown mayor's race, Roman reelected in Lakeland

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 23:20:22 -0600

Tony Salvaggio was elected mayor of Germantown, while Josh Roman defeated Connie McCarter for the top office in Lakeland. Mayor David Parsons was unopposed in his reelection bid in Bartlett.

Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:49:36 -0500

A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.

Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:41:26 -0500

Scarlett Cowles’ goal late in the first half was the game-changer as Mustangs finish the season 22-0-0.

Collierville beats Houston to win Region 7-6A title

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:22:17 -0500

Collierville running back Larry Johnson rushed for 266 yards and three scores to help the Dragons earn the top seed in Region 7.

Houston, Collierville advance to Class AAA girls soccer state final

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:03:27 -0500

The Mustangs put it all together in an emphatic first half against defending state champion Bearden. Collierville edged Franklin in overtime thanks to a long-range effort from Gillian Arey.

Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:09:58 -0500

Jones is ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and is a consensus Top 40 player in the country.

Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:22:02 -0500

Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.

Palazzolo has advice for next mayor of Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:20 -0500

At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”