Fatal shooting of Senatobia infant ‘was justified,’ Mississippi AG rules
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has cleared a Senatobia police officer of wrongdoing in a fatal June shooting of a 1-year-old.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has cleared a Senatobia police officer of wrongdoing in a fatal June shooting of a 1-year-old.
The Grizzlies subtract a guard and a forward to finalize their roster.
Tennessee’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been paused again.
Hatley admonished the state’s ballooning budget and opposed deploying the Memphis Safe Task Force, saying the real issue plaguing Memphis was an underfunded police department.
The appointment appointed is the latest in a series of recent judicial shakeups.
More than 550 arts funders from across the country are in Memphis this week for a national conference examining how investments into local artists and organizations can strengthen communities.
Kickoff time is scheduled for Army’s Oct. 31 visit with the Memphis Tigers.
Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
MASE, Fairley, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are the area schools ranked in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s rankings.
Memphis game designer Reuben Brunson debuts his second concept, a new, fast-paced card game called Litter Box, which he thinks may just be a big hit.
State historic tax credits could be especially beneficial in Memphis, particularly Downtown, where buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places are eligible for the credits.
Standard Construction is looking to move farther away from residential homes in Collierville to a more industrial area within the suburb.
In a town where you can get your ribs wet or dry, you might not even know there’s another option — glazed.
Also in the roundup: Commissioner Rhonda O’Dell’s second letter about Edmund Ford Jr., “Souls to the Polls” rallies worked to boost the early vote turnout Saturday and Pearson and Molder make appeals beyond party lines.
“I love Memphis. But loving this city doesn’t mean staying quiet about where we’re failing. Women living miles from excellent cancer care can struggle to get a mammogram, afford follow-up testing or find a ride to treatment. We should be embarrassed.”
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers 31-17 loss at Tulane and how it impacts the American Conference race.
With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.
“The Sterick is a linchpin to the future of downtown. Everyone in town should be rooting for this one.” — John Carroll about Can state tax credits bridge the multi-million-dollar gap for Memphis’ historic landmarks?
“Fun column. I liked the possible lists you touched on, too. But what struck me was this: Three of the moments involved sports, and four if a Redbirds shirt qualifies. Which goes to show: We need those sporting moments, eras, to supply the vibe. Here’s hoping more are on the way.” — Geoff Calkins about Echols: ‘Top Five Moments I Was Glad to Be a Memphian’
“Eric and The Bar-B-Q Shop are Memphis treasures.” — Jason Hood about What to Order: The Bar-B-Q Shop’s glazed ribs
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Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers basketball team plays their first exhibition game.
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None of the nine state appointees poised to take control of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will say whether they intend to act on the superintendent hiring timeline included in documents most of them voted to accept. Related content:
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
The Memphis offense picked the wrong night to have its worst performance of the season.
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
“I can’t imagine the destruction he’s left behind. It’s repulsive,” a former employee said.
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
“For me, a regular mom with nothing to prove, just coming up with Top Five List topics sounded like fun.”
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle features Home Place Pastures products on display inside a local Kroger grocery store and was provided by Home Place Pastures.