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201 Poplar courts closed for 'imminent health hazard'

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:25:10 -0500

Signs on the doors of 201 Poplar say: “This building ‘must not be occupied’ until” the Health Department grants permission to reopen.

201 Poplar flooding could keep courts closed ‘until later this week’

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:21 -0500

A water line break leaves the Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center temporarily closed, forcing some courts to reschedule dates and pause operations.

Daily Memphian wins first for investigative reporting in state press awards

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:47:12 -0500

Contest judges called The Daily Memphian’s series on speeding a “fascinating read” and pointed to the stories’ sourcing and data as standout features.

Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:15:13 -0500

The conservancy is asking for the public’s opinions on renderings of a new pavilion near Rainbow Lake, as well as options for improving the playground and boardwalk.

Runners, walkers and chili raise record funds for St. Jude

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:30:15 -0600