New School Plan Fights State Takeover
The district’s proposed plan focuses on strong governance and accountability.
GOP, Dems Work to Require Governor to Feed Low-Income Kids
Gov. Lee said state does not need help, rejected $75M in federal funds.
Attorneys: National Guard in Memphis “Illegal Twice Over”
Court of Appeals hears arguments over Tennessee National Guard presence in Memphis.
Bill Increasing Fines For Using Cellphone While Driving Advances in Legislature
Current law makes it illegal for drivers to hold a cell phone or mobile device with any part of their body while driving.
Women’s Safety and Protection Act Recommended For Passage
The act is seen as anti-transgender and would affect schools, government agencies, and detention facilities.
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MEMernet: Wholesome, Unwholesome, Dolph and Yo
A gang-froward subreddit gets nice, a not-nice comedian, and celebration music raises eyebrows.
Bill Would Block Community Bail Funds
A Just City leader said lawmakers don’t want people charged with an offense to have right to bail, release, or presumption of innocence.
Billboard Campaign Targets Financial Cost of ICE Actions
“They get billions to beat us up. We get layoffs and rent hikes.”
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Youth Villages
The suit claimed Youth Villages exposed participants of its SWITCH program to “grave danger.”
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Memphis Flyer Podcast March 5, 2026: Democracy and the Iran War
A viewpoint from Chris McCoy on the threat Trump’s Iran War poses to American democracy.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Feb. 26 2025: Billionaires Win, Babies Lose
Trump’s year of destruction, by the numbers.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Feb. 19, 2026: Suzannah Herbert Talks “Natchez”
Director Suzannah Herbert joins host Chris McCoy to talk about her new documentary.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Feb. 12, 2026: What is Love, Anyway?
We check in on the state of romance in the Mid-South.
Memphis Flyer Podcast Feb. 5 2026: Meet the 20<30
Hear what the future leaders of Memphis have to say about our city.
Memphis Flyer Podcast January 8 2026: New Year, No Weed
Toby Sells on the big changes coming to Tennessee’s cannabis laws in 2026
