That alleged abuse is largely associated with a single custodial contract that received elected board approval in 2022, during the final elected board term of the current appointed oversight board chair, according to Daily Memphian research.
This marks at least the fourth fatality associated with the task force during its time in the city.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials outlined a series of hazards at the main jail, including a diesel fuel leak and air conditioning failure, and called out Mayor Lee Harris for failing to address life-threatening conditions inside the facility.
Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand.
IKEA Way — where IKEA’s recently-closed Memphis store was located — could change back to its original name.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition. Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game dayRelated content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
For the Grizzlies, with a team full of rookie-scale and bargain contracts and plenty of money to spend, an “above market” offer for Post comes at very little cost next season. Related Content:
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Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.
Point of Impact Global Missions is moving into a one-story medical office building. Plus, a company bought Parkside Gallery in Bartlett, and a Family Dollar was part of a larger sale-leaseback transaction.
The Memphis City Council’s $2.6 million grant fund allocates $200,000 for each council member to propose grants to nonprofits.
Memphis outfielder smacks homer in ninth, two-RBI single in 10th in win.
Opinion: “Memphis does not have to choose between innovation and stewardship. ... SpaceXAI must complete the water recycling facility, pursue water-saving technologies, and be the community partner Memphis was promised.”
Country clubs, oyster bars, casual cocktail lounges and plenty of “fancy” pop-up dinners. These are just a few of the kitchens where Memphis chef Cameron Smith cut his teeth before becoming the executive sous chef of Hog & Hominy.
“Picked a bad time to play their worst game!” — John Thomas about Red, white and the blues: World Cup fans gather for US vs Belgium
“This will nicely complement the new MEMArtsTech redevelopment of the old Humes High School nearby!” — Ham Smythe about New grocery coming to Uptown
“Jody, this was a great read. Thanks for putting it together.” — Dede Malmo about Ask the Memphian: What was Memphis like 250 years ago?
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Today’s puzzle features racks of clothing at the Tennessee Vintage Fest, taken by Jonathan Mintz.
On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.
On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.
Memphis athletics and Learfield have renewed their 25-year media relationship, the university announced on Tuesday.
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
A hearing date has been set in DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s federal lawsuit against the State of Mississippi.
Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Today’s puzzle features Morgan Kaardal as she browses the inventory at Burke’s Books in Cooper-Young, taken by Patrick Lantrip.