The Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism
Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.
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May 2024
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DeSoto DA opposes potential Hernando municipal judge nominee
Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson intends to nominate Bob Morris to a municipal judgeship when the city’s aldermen meet next on Tuesday, May 7.
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Collierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff
Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.
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Here’s what could move into former Commercial Appeal building
Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.
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‘We’re going to get better through this’: CBHS track gives state record a run, but falls short
Despite a late fall, the Brothers recorded Tennessee’s top time at the prestigious Penn Relays.
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The Early Word: Juvie court is closed, but Jones leaves door open for Tigers
Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.
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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum says ACC, Big 12 made mistake in not choosing Memphis
Paul Finebaum said he thought Memphis was a better match for the ACC than SMU.
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Germantown considering more than $12 million in capital improvements
Germantown’s $12 million improvement budget was approved by the financial advisory commission in early April.
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April 2024
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Glenn Funk, Steve Farese face off in security guard’s murder trial
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”
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Martin: On the Memphis AD search and the U of M basketball roster
Spring is in the air, and things are busy over at the University of Memphis. Penny Hardaway still has some pieces to add, and the Tigers need a new athletic director.
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Juvenile court building to be closed ‘indefinitely,’ Sugarmon says
Shelby County officials discovered asbestos, mold and lead at the Shelby County Juvenile Court building last week, according to Judge Tarik Sugarmon.
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West Tennessee Legal Services looking for offices, attorneys for July 1 start
WTLS expects to immediately need 10-15 attorneys and support staff for new Memphis office.
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The Early Word: Sergeants want in on suit; Arrive’s Vice coffee shop departs
The Lake District’s foreclosure sale is back on, the sun isn’t setting on a controversial solar farm and we tell you where to find Yemeni coffee.
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At Aldar, Memphians can get a taste of Yemen
Suffice it to say that Aldar Cafe owner Hassan Alwadi takes his coffee seriously: He used to watch his grandmother pick coffee cherries from the family garden, dry them, crush them and roast them.
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Orange Mound’s Reconstruction history comes into focus
A cemetery for the Deaderick Plantation, which later became the core of the Orange Mound subdivision, has been ground zero for efforts to chart what life was like for those in the Reconstruction era after slavery.
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Chucalissa’s link to slavery and Reconstruction resurfaces
After the Native American inhabitants of Chucalissa left the mound settlement in the 1500s ahead of European explorers arriving in the area, the area became a large cotton plantation.
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Collierville leaders tackle trash trouble on Tenn. 385
Collierville held a work session with a trash provider Monday. Town leaders hope the conversation leads to reduced rubbish on its roadways.
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One reason Memphis can’t touch its rainy day fund: pending lawsuits
Outside of its bond rating and requirements from the state comptroller, Memphis has another reason to keep its $100 million rainy-day fund intact: the pending civil rights lawsuit from Tyre Nichols’ family and estate.
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Funding deadline passes, Lake District headed for May 13 foreclosure sale
The Lake District financing again appears to be in limbo as deadline passes, but foreclosure delayed.
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The Early Word: FedEx break-up’s in the mail; Memphis saves for a rainy day
Police union sues the city, mochi doughnuts pop up on Summer Avenue and Coach Cal could come to Memphis.
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How do Memphians feel about raising taxes? Poll offers clues
A late 2023 poll indicates how voters felt about a tax increase as perception of crime worsened and the city geared up for a municipal-election season.
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Keep the power on or keep it green? The paradox of tree trimming
Foliage has historically caused about 40% of power outages in Memphis, but thick canopies shelter residents from the sun and harsh winds, meaning tree trimming is a balancing act for MLGW.
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New Eats: JEM serves eclectic food, warm vibes in Edge District
“Eclectic” is an overused term, but it’s a good word for when hamachi crudo, chicken liver pate, spinach dip and a double cheeseburger all appear on the same menu.
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FedEx will lose about $2B in business when postal contract expires
Last fall, a FedEx official told supervisory-level pilots that he expected losing the postal contract would eliminate half the company’s daytime flying hours. That means FedEx could have 200 to 300 excess pilots by October.
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Brother and sister team come out of ‘Shadow’ with new tequila
Siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, who grew up in Frayser, are bringing their successful tequila line back to their hometown.
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