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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A hold order on federal funding for lawyers who represent youngsters who arrived in the United States without a parent was rescinded Friday. It would have affected local groups like Advocates of Immigrant Rights and Latino Memphis.
Former Memphian Alice Marie Johnson, who spent 21 years in prison for drug trafficking before being released in 2018, has been named the new presidential administration’s “pardon czar.”
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Controversial talk-radio host and blogger Thaddeus Matthews died at 67 after a heart-related illness.
More than 100 Memphians gathered at Poplar and Highland Wednesday afternoon to protest the current administration and its recent decisions supporting Russia in that country’s invasion of Ukraine.
There is no provision for removing a Shelby County commissioner facing criminal charges, but there is a push to strengthen the ethics commission’s role, Chairman Michael Whaley said.
After both working at Cordelia’s Market on Mud Island, Robert and Erica Humphreys bought the business earlier this year.
The Guns to Garden program aims to dismantle firearms, then remake them into useful items such as garden tools. On Saturday, dozens of people turned in their weapons in exchange for gift cards.
While most Memphians were still oblivious to a virus spreading overseas, those charged with keeping the Bluff City safe were already alarmed in January 2020.
In all, nearly one-third of MATA buses weren’t showing up where or when they were scheduled to.
Crosstown Concourse hosted its third annual Mario Day for fans of the mustachioed character that debuted more than 40 years ago in the original Donkey Kong stand-up arcade game.
“A haven for the arts” returns as Java Cabana reopens, and the new owners plan to bring back open mic nights and keep the aesthetic the same.
The Mud Island monorail was thought to be a sleek and futuristic attraction when it was first considered and opened in 1982, but it proved to be trouble for those responsible for its maintenance.
For the second time in less than two months, Memphis Animal Services is shutting down its shelter after a distemper outbreak this week has led to the euthanasia of several more dogs.
Most of the bad weather started early in the morning Saturday, March 15, National Weather Service meteorologist Caitlin Dirkes said. The early thunderstorms brought gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
“Jeopardy” champ James Holzhauer and 3,000 more bridge fanatics from all over the world are in Memphis the next few days for the American Contract Bridge League’s spring championship tournament.
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Memphis Animal Services staff have euthanized more than 200 dogs so far this year in attempts to control a distemper outbreak that has plagued the shelter since January.
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen holds a town hall meeting Tuesday night, blasting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk while trying to calm nervous constituents.
The ear, nose and throat specialist was previously federally indicted on 115 counts of insurance fraud, but those charges were eventually dismissed.
Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.
Officials with a Germantown church cancel a talk from U.S. Rep. David Kustoff planned for Saturday, citing safety concerns.
The decision will affect hundreds of children in the Memphis area who have legal representation through groups such as Latino Memphis, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Mid-South Immigration Advocates.
Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has received criticism lately for his work with the Trump administration.
Police had much of the area cordoned off while spectators stood and watched. The other victim was taken to the hospital.