Data Pushes Faster Casework at District Attorney General’s Office
DA: Criminal cases moved about 100 days faster from June to July.
MLGW Expected To Restore All Power By Thursday
According to the agency’s power outage map about 10 percent of MLGW customers are experiencing power outages as of Monday morning.
Thousands Lost SNAP in Shelby County; Advocates Call Statewide Trend a “Crisis”
Monthly benefits declined from $33.8 million to $29.7 million — a loss of $4.1 million in the last year.
Escape Lounge to Land at Memphis Airport in $2.9M Deal
The lounges offer seating, complimentary hot and cold food, beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), restrooms, WiFi, charging ports, printing, and more.
Bus Riders Call for MATA Interim CEO to Resign and Board Reinstatement
Advocates say Holmes’ appointment was not meant to replace the MATA board.
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MEMernet: 30 and Up, $5 Sheets?, and MLG Robbery
Privé Memphis sparks Reddit, a Memphis show gets a new description, and hot takes on high bills.
Memphis Data Center Moratorium Begins City Hall Process
“A moratorium does not reject economic developments, but it does give us time and a voice.”
NWS Forecast: Dangerous Heat Wave to Stretch Through Aug. 20 in West Tennessee
In Memphis, the maximum heat index is expected to remain at or above 107 degrees through Thursday.
Memphis City Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium
The proposal comes as communities across Tennessee move to restrict new data centers and Memphis weighs how to spend $3.3 million in AI-generated revenue.
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Memphis Flyer Podcast Aug. 20 2026: Jeopardy! Champion and Quark Theatre Founder Adam Remsen
Murder For Two runs through the end of the month at Theaterworks.
Memphis Flyer Presents The Fly-By Sessions: Nubia Yasin
The Unapologetic artist, accompanied by Aaron James, performs two songs from her new album.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Aug. 13, 2026: 901 Comics’ Shannon Merritt
In a “sequel” to her cover story this week, Gracie Driver speaks with Shannon Merritt about building a business based on community.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Aug. 7, 2026: Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan
Living, working, and playing in Downtown Memphis.
Memphis Flyer Podcast July 30 2026: The TN-9 Democratic Primary
The Pearson vs. Lamar race heats up.
Memphis Flyer Podcast July 23, 2026: Rep. Justin J. Pearson
Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins host Chris McCoy to talk about his Congressional campaign, the Memphis Safe Task Force, partisan gerrymandering, Trump’s war in Iran, and how to overcome apathy in Tennessee voters.
