Three Cummings Elementary employees injured in ceiling collapse
Three faculty members were transported to the hospital, but no students were injured. The school closed for the day and children were taken to Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Shera Avi-Yonah
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Elections Mulroy calls on Weirich to recuse herself from case against radio host
Steve Mulroy, the Democratic nominee for District Attorney in Thursday’ election, is calling on opponent Amy Weirich, the current DA, to recuse herself from criminal charges her office is pursuing against a radio host who interviewed her last month.
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Criminal Justice Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
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Criminal Justice Tennessee Innocence Project director talks wrongful convictions at NAACP meeting
Of the roughly 3,000 Americans who have been exonerated since the late 1980s, only 30 have been from Tennessee, Jessica Van Dyke said at the meeting.
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Elections Mulroy endorsed by prominent national figures in district attorney race
The endorsements come as other progressive district attorneys nationwide have faced problems.
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Real EstateBucking national trends, affordable housing in Memphis is a problem of quality, not quantity
Even as housing prices are rising substantially in some parts of the area, the value of housing in other areas has been stagnant or even falling.
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Shelby County Car tag renewal lines move quickly on first day of new waiting system
Lines at two locations of the Shelby County Clerk’s office moved briskly Tuesday afternoon, July 26, as employees implemented a new waiting system.
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Metro Confirmation vote for Memphian Andre Mathis remains stalled in Senate
The appointment of Memphis lawyer Andre B. Mathis to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals remains stalled, awaiting a floor vote by the Senate.
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Music Pat Mitchell Worley tapped to lead Soulsville Foundation
Stax Music Academy’s executive director and a longtime local arts advocate is set to head the Memphis music foundation beginning in August.
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Criminal Justice Memphis man charged with killing wife in Fiji draws international attention
The death of a Cooper-Young resident is drawing international attention after a Memphis man is accused of murdering his wife on their honeymoon in Fiji.
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Criminal Justice Rash of car break-ins reported outside Midtown apartment complex
The break-ins follow a larger pattern seen in the city, according to Memphis police.
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Elections Democratic gubernatorial candidates tout personal experience in final primary debate
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.
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Elections Commission seeks mix of poll workers for the upcoming election day
The Shelby County Election Commission is seeking poll workers for election day, Aug. 4, with an eye toward having a proper mix of Democrat and Republican workers.
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Health Care Biden executive order unlikely to expand Tennessee’s limited abortion access
“The executive order ... protects contraception and providers who are going to be needing to do their jobs to save the women that we’re going to see an influx of,” said one local OB-GYN. “I think that’s a good start.”
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