Third Tops location catches fire in four months
For the third time in four months, a Tops Bar-B-Q restaurant caught fire, leaving three of the city’s 13 locations closed.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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Public Safety Cold case heats up: Police make arrest for 2015 murder
Memphis police arrested a suspect in the shooting of Calvin Wilhite Jr. in 2015. A second suspect is still being sought.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant’s home burglarized in December 2024
Morant was targeted by Chilean thieves, who allegedly took $1 million in property from the Grizzlies star’s Eads home.
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Metro How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday
“It’s going to be a good couple of days in Memphis,” Memphis Police Department Assistant Chief Don Crowe said. “We’re gonna show Memphis what we’re made of.”
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Public Safety Two men open fire at each other at Raleigh Walmart
Two men shot at each other at Raleigh Walmart, but they both missed. One of the men, however, shot himself in the leg and is in critical condition. Police have detained the other man, with charges likely.
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Metro What happens when immigrants are detained? Handcuffs and then a swift trip to Louisiana
When immigrants are detained in Memphis, they are typically sent to a detainment facility in Louisiana quickly afterward. From there, the outcomes can range from swift deportation to, eventually, legal residence in the United States.
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Metro Dreams of spring dashed by mid-week snow chances
Rain and strong winds are likely Saturday with wintry weather and plunging temperatures hitting Memphis mid-week.
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MetroNeighbor sues Pink Palace over parties, one-room schoolhouse
A resident who lives near the Pink Palace is suing the museum, saying that its outdoor parties and events are too loud and that a historic schoolhouse on the property violates zoning ordinances.
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Public Safety TacoNGanas raid part of ‘labor trafficking’ investigation
The Department of Homeland Security said agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested three Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the U.S.
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Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raid
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Public SafetyStill more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raid
One day after apparent federal agents arrested three people working at a food truck in Cordova, officials have provided almost no information as to what exactly happened.
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Public Safety Six officers charged after arrest of Shelby Farms murder suspect
Six West Tennessee law-enforcement officers charged after four-county pursuit and arrest of suspect in Shelby Farms killing.
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City of MemphisMemphis Animal Services interim director lobbies for new shelter
MAS Interim Director Mary Claire Borys said the outbreak might never have happened if not for the inadequacies at the city’s nearly 14-year-old animal shelter in Northeast Memphis.
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MetroAs MRPP looks for new leader, Davis happy to continue wearing new hats
Art Davis, the interim executive director of the Memphis River Parks Partnership, has been an accountant, a construction overseer and even Santa Claus during his time with the organization.
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Spirit of MemphisThe most wonderful time of year: Girl Scout cookie season is here
From now until March 9, Girl Scout cookies are being sold across Memphis. For six bucks a box, you can get one of nine different options, although Thin Mints and Samoas are the most popular.
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Music No Beale Street Music Fest for 2025
The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.
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Visual Arts Brooks to partner with regional museums on exhibitions
Powered by a $1.65 million grant, shared exhibitions will involve Fisk University, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Birmingham Museum of Art and the Mississippi Museum of Art.
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Spirit of Memphis Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
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Public Safety Another death at 201 Poplar brings number to at least 55 since 2019
The latest incident began Thursday when jailers found an inmate unresponsive after experiencing a “medical emergency,” according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The inmate was taken to Methodist University Hospital and died Friday afternoon.
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MusicA ‘big whale’ is coming to Memphis’ music scene. Here’s what it might mean.
A planned new performance venue from Crosstown Concourse and Live Nation has sparked both excitement and concerns from local music fans, concert bookers and venue owners.
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Metro Memphis orgs wary after freezing of federal grants debacle
President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion. In Memphis, the change left many with whiplash but also a sense of relief.
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City of Memphis Fighting distemper outbreak, MAS to remain closed for dog intake
Memphis Animal Services officials are trying to stem distemper outbreak that has led to at least 100 euthanizations already. The shelter will likely remain closed for dog intake through the end of next week.
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Spirit of MemphisAfter disaster struck, Kirk Whalum stepped in for an astronaut
Kirk Whalum was stunned to receive a call from Cheryl McNair, the widow of astronaut Ron McNair who was killed in the Challenger disaster. The favor she asked of him still affects him today.
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City of MemphisMemphis Animal Services euthanizes nearly 100 dogs
A distemper outbreak at Memphis Animal Services has shut down the facility temporarily. Mayor Paul Young sent a letter to concerned citizens, outlining the situation and asking that people refrain from attacking the staff.
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Spirit of Memphis Brooks’ Lunar New Year celebrations draws almost 1K people
Hundreds made crafts, ate and danced to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum on Saturday.
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Food News Memphis Jamaican Kitchen opening in Medical District
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen owners Ryan and Ebony Meeks are adding a second location in the Medical District area with dine-in service. They will also be keeping the food truck open in Downtown Memphis.
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