Gun crime continues to dog Memphis. Leaders look for answers.
Despite recent progress, the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates Memphis remains the No. 1 major city in America for its violent crime rate, town hall attendees learn.
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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Metro‘Strongest heat dome on the planet’ hovers over Memphis
The heat dome over Tennessee the Washington Post said was the strongest on the planet is a pot of scalding water, and we are the crawfish.
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Public Safety Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
An autopsy shows the cause of death for Jonah Neal on May 20 in Raleigh was a bullet fired by an agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Arts & CultureDark allegations echo after Prince Mongo’s death
After Robert Hodges died Aug. 13 from a fall at his home, many shared touching obituaries about the city’s legendary “Prince Mongo.” But others told much darker stories about Hodges’ alleged inappropriate behaviors around adolescent boys.
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MidtownAsk the Memphian: Why a 65-foot radio tower still looms over Peabody
There once stood two of them, but after its twin was torn down, the remaining 65-foot radio tower still stands in the front yard of the home at 1455 Peabody Ave.
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Visual ArtsMetal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
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EducationU of M raises $55M, but officials acknowledge ‘headwinds’
The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.
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Public Safety MPD arrests new suspect in OUTMemphis shooting
After arresting the wrong suspect, who spent more than three months in jail, Memphis police now believe they have the actual shooter who critically injured two people May 5 at OUTMemphis.
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Public SafetyYears before Winter Jones died on a bus, another child died at a center owned by Raven Marshall-Lewis
Five years ago, Colt Adkins, at almost 3 months old, died after a series of failures by staff at a childcare center owned by Raven Marshall-Lewis.
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Public SafetyFlock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight
Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.
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SportsMemphis Roller Derby knocks out its 20th season
As some 300 fans cheered the jammers and blockers on Saturday afternoon, Memphis Roller Derby concluded its 20th season Saturday with two games at Liberty Park’s Pipkin Building.
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Education Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests
After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.
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Music Dolly said no to Elvis, but he — and the rest of the world — loved her anyway
Beloved icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, never met Elvis Presley, but they nearly collaborated on a version of her famed ballad “I Will Always Love You.”
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Memphis GrizzliesMedical examiner’s report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab
New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.
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City of MemphisFired city court clerk wants City Council to reinstate her
After two of three municipal judges fired her, City Court Clerk Sukita Johnson is appealing that decision to the City Council, arguing that the judges overstepped their authority.
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City of Memphis 600 employees and contractors working on power restoration, MLGW says
MLGW officials have warned that full restoration may not happen until Thursday.
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Sports Tiger infielder sues NCAA to get fifth season of eligibility
A chancellor’s ruling could lead to fifth season of eligibility for Tigers baseball player.
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Neighborhoods Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning
While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.
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Business Party in Ardent Studios lawsuit dies, but litigation remains
Mark Baranauskas, also known as “Mark Danger,” died in Memphis this week at age 47. He was one of the litigants in an ongoing lawsuit threatening the future of legendary Ardent Studios.
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Public SafetyDaycare owner in bus death runs 6 other Memphis-area centers
Raven Marshall-Lewis, who owned and ran the childcare center where Winter Jones died last week, operates at least six other childcare centers in Shelby County. Four of them have been cited for issues.
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Public SafetyChildcare center permanently closes after 6-year-old girl’s death
A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus.
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Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows
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Public Safety Father arrested after 5-year-old accidentally kills himself
Marquavious Washington was charged after his son accidentally shot himself with a gun found in their home.
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Public Safety Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows
A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.
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Arts & CultureFrom Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
A handful of people gathered at A. Schwab’s Saturday afternoon for a screening of the 1925 silent classic “The Lost World,” the latest event staged by the Beale Street Monster Club.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Although Memphis Light, Gas and Water hasn’t been targeted by recent cyberattacks, utility officials promise Memphians they remain hypervigilant to keep the water supply safe.
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