MLGW has requested all of its customers to conserve power on Tuesday evening due to the extreme heat that has been sweeping over the Mid-South.… MORE
Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
LOCAL | County Commission Passes Budget For Fiscal Year 2026; No Property Tax Increase Included
Shelby county commissioners passed the budget for the next fiscal year after working late into last night.… MORE
LOCAL | County Commission To Hold Final Vote On County Mayor’s Proposal
The Shelby County Commissioners must approve a budget by the end of the month, so they are anticipated to hold a final vote on Monday afternoon.
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LOCAL | Memphis International Airport Considering Name Change To Honor Fred Smith
According to reports, Memphis International Airport is thinking about changing its name to honor Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx.
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LOCAL | Guinness Scuba Diving Record Set By Memphis Woman
The Guinness record for the fastest time taken to scuba dive on all seven continents has been set by a mother of two and occupational therapist from Memphis.… MORE
LOCAL | American Deli Shooter Turns Himself In, Charged With Attempted Murder
After a delivery man was shot inside an American Deli on Thursday afternoon, an 18-year-old is now in jail.… MORE
LOCAL | Shots Fired At Bartlett Walmart, Suspect In Custody
The Bartlett Police Department reported that gunfire broke out at a Bartlett Walmart on Thursday afternoon.… MORE
GRIZZLIES | Zach Edey Charged With Reckless Driving In Indiana For Driving Over 100 MPH
Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies was charged with reckless driving after an Indiana state trooper pulled him over for driving 101 mph in a 55-mph zone.… MORE
LOCAL | County Mayor Lee Harris Changes Budget Proposal To Rid Of Property Tax Hike.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris cut a property tax increase from his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026.… MORE
LOCAL | Historic Daisy Theater Goes Up In Flames Overnight From Electrical Fire
The Memphis Police Department confirmed that the Historic Daisy Theatre caught fire downtown overnight.… MORE
