- MPD: Inmate escapes custody in Memphis — spends hour in the snow — then asks to be turned back in https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/prisoner-escapes-custody-in-memphis-spends-hour-in-the-snow-then-asks-to-be-turned-back-in/522-5887ac80-33ef-4e39-af30-c81323c1f7c3 32 comments nottheonion
- After School Satan Club launches at elementary school in Memphis https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/after-school-satan-club-mscs-elementary-school-memphis/522-6c7e1232-8f7a-424c-8b2d-5a5250a20295 186 comments nottheonion
- Memphis theater files lawsuit over new Tennessee drag show law https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/memphis-theater-company-friends-of-georges-lawsuit-new-tennessee-drag-show-law/522-e0bb2911-7253-4f01-aba0-3c6f8bffe901 16 comments law
- Under proposal, Mississippi could renew state ballot initiatives, but not for abortion https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/mississippi-could-renew-state-ballot-initiatives-but-ban-them-for-abortion/522-1e823b33-2961-425a-952c-0581a7811b64 8 comments politics
- Chemicals spill into Hernando, MS creek after fire at plant https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/fire-chemical-spill-mussacuna-creek-hernando-mississippi/522-2574fbf8-5347-49c3-bee6-f60e1d7731d1 3 comments environment
- Tennessee GOP lawmakers block questions on cuts to HIV funding | Republican lawmakers continued to block Democratic lawmakers from questioning a decision to forgo nearly $9 million in federal funding to prevent and treat HIV. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/tennessee-gop-lawmakers-block-questions-cuts-hiv-funding/522-3c858ed8-ba69-4bba-81d6-f98a3dce1042 64 comments politics
- Endangered short-tail nurse sharks hatch at Tennessee Aquarium https://www.localmemphis.com/article/life/animals/endangered-short-tail-nurse-shark-hatch-tennessee-aquarium-chattanooga/522-d52b2cde-5bad-40ea-b181-dc94a66a88b7 13 comments upliftingnews
- Arkansas judge orders state to seek federal approval to resume extra jobless aid https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/regional/arkansas-judge-orders-state-to-seek-federal-approval-to-resume-extra-jobless-aid/522-8e359c13-eddf-4a60-af53-43bf51374148 7 comments politics
- Republican lawmakers threaten to dissolve the Tennessee Department of Health for "guilt-tripping" kids to get vaccinated https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/gop-lawmakers-threaten-dissolve-the-tennessee-department-of-health-for-guilt-tripping-kids-to-get-vaccinated/522-2be48c11-00ab-49b8-9d42-7188d8eb0530 50 comments nottheonion
- Starbucks customer pulls gun in argument over cream cheese. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/angry-gun-starbucks-cream-cheese/507-768a123f-0c61-4792-8000-8ccd17c 58 comments nottheonion
- Gov. Lee defends Medicaid block grant proposal as U.S. Census says 836,000+ Tennesseans are without health insurance | Governor Bill Lee is hoping a Medicaid block grant waiver program approved under former President Donald Trump’s administration will stay in place. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/money/economy/gov-lee-defends-medicaid-block-grant-proposal-as-us-census-says-836000-tennesseans-are-without-health-insurance/522-7ebec1c9-6885-47da-9aed-15c776e9b912 4 comments politics
- Tennessee Democratic lawmakers look back on legislative session | "We coddled conspiracy theorists, the racists, and the crazies," said one lawmaker. https://www.localmemphis.com/amp/article/news/investigations/i-team/tennessee-democratic-lawmakers-legislative-session/522-db6e4b73-f3aa-4a15-91da-2cf7ebcd18a1 36 comments politics
- Tennessee proposed bill would protect drivers who hit protesters and increase penalty for blocking streets https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/investigations/i-team/tn-proposed-bill-protects-drivers-who-hit-protesters-increase-penalty-for-blocking-streets/522-3f98cd5f-41ae-4471-bdef-b8cf45de808d?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_local24janice 24 comments politics
- Brexit leader will head Mississippi Center for Public Policy https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/regional/brexit-leader-head-mississippi-center-public-policy/522-cf03a9d0-6bc5-40cb-9bc5-1655ca351953?fbclid=iwar2n0dxmqmgdebxtukky0jvzmp8gbpe4tnkiqrn0iayp6yiruywtw0fpwxm 11 comments politics
- Vote. (That’s it. That’s the headline.) https://www.localmemphis.com/article/opinion/vote-thats-it-thats-the-headline/522-a6112d82-2a04-402c-b3a1-a838df2bbdea 51 comments politics
- Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. honored with a National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award for his efforts to get people to vote https://www.localmemphis.com/article/sports/nba/grizz-nation/memphis-grizzlies-jaren-jackson-junior-award-voting-efforts/522-b94f66f4-6efd-46d1-8878-13c80d70a1a9 6 comments nba
- Shelby County Sheriff’s Office apologizes for having electric shields at peaceful protest in downtown Memphis | The e-shields, which produce a mild electric shock, were not used on any protester https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/local/shelby-county-sheriffs-office-apologizes-for-having-electric-shields-at-peaceful-protest-in-downtown-memphis/522-c7519bee-e7f3-4e5a-8ea7-cbc8fbe51a0a 13 comments politics
- 13 days after his death, Herman Cain 'tweets' about Biden-Harris https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/herman-cain-tweets-biden-harris-ad-after-death/507-278d0add-8c34-4334-a904-a083c2448e24 16 comments politics
- Herman Cain, dead since July 30, tweets ad attacking Biden | Herman Cain died July 30, but the former presidential candidate's account tweeted Wednesday about a video criticizing the Democratic presidential ticket. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/herman-cain-tweets-biden-harris-ad-after-death/507-278d0add-8c34-4334-a904-a083c2448e24 9 comments politics
- Calls for a Tennessee sheriff to resign grow after he used a racial slur on a recording — Lauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders said he would apologize for using the n-word https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/local/calls-for-a-tennessee-sheriff-to-resign-grow-after-he-used-a-racial-slur-on-a-recording/522-cf6557ba-2820-4dfa-97ef-20e609cecb05 43 comments politics
- Lee’s permit-less carry gun bill is not about public safety - it’s about politics, says Otis Sanford https://www.localmemphis.com/article/opinion/tennessee-permitless-gun-carry-bill-not-about-safety-but-politics-says-otis-sanford/522-fcf6d9a0-931d-461d-9e7e-123cbaec4da8 12 comments politics
- Lorenzen Wright's murderer is finally behind bars on a gun charge while he awaits trial. https://www.localmemphis.com/news/billy-turner-charged-in-lorenzen-wrights-murder-sentenced-to-16-years-in-prison-in-separate-case/ 3 comments nba
- Hundreds More Shelby County Workers Will Have To Retake Psychological Examinations https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/hundreds-more-shelby-county-workers-will-have-to-retake-psychological-examinations/1717168498 3 comments politics
- U.S. Senate Candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith Under Fire For Voter Suppression Comment During Campaign Stop https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/us-senate-candidate-cindy-hyde-smith-under-fire-for-voter-suppression-comment-during-campaign-stop/1600474565 14 comments politics
- MS Gov. Phil Bryant Appears To Equate Abortion To Lynching While Defending Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/ms-gov-phil-bryant-appears-to-equate-abortion-to-lynching-while-defending-sen-cindy-hyde-smith/1591726781 14 comments politics
- Oscar Winner Jennifer Lawrence Joins The Memphis Campaign To Support Instant Runoff Voting https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/oscar-winner-jennifer-lawrence-joins-the-memphis-campaign-to-support-instant-runoff-voting/1530726688 25 comments politics
- Tennessee Black Voter Project Files Lawsuit Against Shelby County Election Commission https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/tennessee-black-voter-project-files-lawsuit-against-shelby-county-election-commission/1529332908 3 comments politics
- TN Gov. Bill Haslam Signs Heritage Protection Act In Response To Removal Of Confederate Statues http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/tn-gov-bill-haslam-signs-heritage-protection-act-in-response-to-removal-of-confederate-statues/1192561895 45 comments politics
- Parkland, Fl, School Shooting Survivor David Hogg Hints At Protest At FedEx In Memphis http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/parkland-fl-school-shooting-survivor-david-hogg-hints-at-protest-at-fedex-in-memphis/1212798765 58 comments politics
- [Broders] Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife pleads not guilty in NBA star's death http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/sherra-wright-pleads-not-guilty-decision-on-whether-to-try-for-death-penalty-next-month/992582035 28 comments nba
- Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Could Force Confederate Statues Back Up In Memphis http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/tennessee-lawmakers-introduce-bill-that-could-force-confederate-statues-back-up-in-memphis/949012881 18 comments politics
- Local Funeral Home Offers Drive-Thru Visitation For Families Of The Dearly Departed http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/local-funeral-home-offers-drive-thru-visitation-for-families-of-the-dearly-departed/655581707 3 comments nottheonion
- Sanders wont tell union super PAC to stop http://www.localmemphis.com/news/sanders-wont-tell-union-super-pac-to-stop 65 comments politics
- TN Lawmaker Calls For Round Up Of Syrian Refugees http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/tn-lawmaker-calls-for-round-up-of-syrian-refugees 7 comments nottheonion
- Trump: I'd spend $1 billion on campaign http://www.localmemphis.com/news/trump-id-spend-1-billion-on-campaign 31 comments politics
- Arkansas Man Running Pet Rescue Arrested For Sex With Dogs http://www.localmemphis.com/story/d/story/beastiality/28891/on_34smj7ugxrm2vpl2h5a 5 comments nottheonion