Spring Fairs & Festivals 2026
A bird’s-eye view of all the banner events of the season, where drinks, food, and great times abound.
MEMernet: More MPD Violence, Memphis Made, Trump
Police pepper-spray protestors, a taproom closes, and Cue Guard hustles.
Memphis Gangs
Memphis Safe Task Force: 770 gang members arrested, networks “decapitated.”
Mid-South Environmental Justice Center Celebrates Phase 1 Rollout
The center is a collaborative effort between multiple environmental justice organizations.
Accountability Demanded In Wake Of No Kings Protest Arrests
Demands include a release of all body camera footage from the incident, involved officers being placed on unpaid administrative leave, and a dismissal of charges for protesters.
News
Board Hosts First Meeting for AI Public Use Funds
The purpose of the advisory board is to ensure that funds from artificial intelligence properties are used in a responsible manner.
Legislation Targets School Districts’ Use of Public Funds In Accountability Lawsuits
“It seems incredibly bizarre that we would make the accountability measures unaccountable to anyone.”
Shelby GOP Wants Reports on Task Force Cases, More Criminal Judges
DA Mulroy: “It’s just extra paperwork for political reasons.”
Memphis Gangs “Falling Apart” as 770 Members Arrested, Task Force Says
Gangs include: Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords, Young Mob, Los Serranos, Tren de Agua (TDA), and EBG (Everybody Killa).
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Memphis Flyer Presents The Fly-By Sessions: Greg Cartwright
Introducing a new monthly feature on the Memphis Flyer YouTube Channel.
Memphis Flyer Podcast March 19 2026: A Photographer’s Journey
One of Memphis’ most prominent photographers sits down with the Flyer podcast crew.
Memphis Flyer Podcast, March 12, 2025: Watching ICE with Vecindarios 901
Hunter Demster, co-founder of Vecindarios 901, joins host Chris McCoy to talk about the Memphis Safe Task Force and ICE in Memphis.
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.
