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500 days in jail: Lawyers, judges, case volume, bail all part of keeping defendants at 201

bwheeler@dailymemphian.com (Ben Wheeler) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:03 -0500

The county’s 500-Day Committee began work six years ago to try and move people out of the jail more quickly. But one of the biggest reasons may come down to making bail.

500 days in jail: Shelby County routinely keeps people locked up, without trial, for more than a year

bwheeler@dailymemphian.com (Ben Wheeler) — Sun, 9 Oct 2022 09:54:54 -0500

Despite the U.S. Constitution’s sixth amendment guaranteeing a right to a speedy trial, Shelby County’s legal system can leave defendants in limbo for years. And it comes at a cost of millions and millions of dollars.

On Bullington Avenue, nurse's aide struggles with rental housing market

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 04:00:05 -0500

In what has been called “America’s fastest-growing rental market,” a South Memphis neighborhood is a microcosm of change as homes that were once owner-occupied are purchased by investment firms and renters find themselves seeking stability.

Parking locations announced for Southern Heritage Classic

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 14:36:07 -0500

With continuing work on Liberty Park, the City of Memphis has announced on- and off-site parking details for the Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Church Health sees changes to Memphis, world in its waiting room

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 04:00:07 -0500

When Church Health first offered services on Sept. 1, 1987, it operated out of a single Midtown bungalow. It now serves more than 60,000 patients and occupies a massive space in Crosstown Concourse.

Morris: Church Health continues to reflect the good in Memphis

Three Cummings Elementary employees injured in ceiling collapse

jbaker@dailymemphian.com (Julia Baker) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:39:02 -0500

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.

Mulroy calls on Weirich to recuse herself from case against radio host

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 08:38:44 -0500

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.

Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court

jbaker@dailymemphian.com (Julia Baker) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:38:18 -0500

Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.

Tennessee Innocence Project director talks wrongful convictions at NAACP meeting

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:58:47 -0500

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.

Mulroy endorsed by prominent national figures in district attorney race

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:20:53 -0500

The endorsements come as other progressive district attorneys nationwide have faced problems.

Bucking national trends, affordable housing in Memphis is a problem of quality, not quantity

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:31:06 -0500

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.

Car tag renewal lines move quickly on first day of new waiting system

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:51:31 -0500

Lines at two locations of the Shelby County Clerk’s office moved briskly Tuesday afternoon, July 26, as employees implemented a new waiting system.

Confirmation vote for Memphian Andre Mathis remains stalled in Senate

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:26:11 -0500

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.

Pat Mitchell Worley tapped to lead Soulsville Foundation

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:54:54 -0500

Stax Music Academy’s executive director and a longtime local arts advocate is set to head the Memphis music foundation beginning in August.

Memphis man charged with killing wife in Fiji draws international attention

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:55:54 -0500

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.

Rash of car break-ins reported outside Midtown apartment complex

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:15:52 -0500

The break-ins follow a larger pattern seen in the city, according to Memphis police.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates tout personal experience in final primary debate

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:58:22 -0500

Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.

Commission seeks mix of poll workers for the upcoming election day

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Sat, 9 Jul 2022 12:00:54 -0500

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.

Biden executive order unlikely to expand Tennessee's limited abortion access

savi-yonah@dailymemphian.com (Shera Avi-Yonah) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 17:33:09 -0500

“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.”