How much of Tyre Nichols’ death is on C.J. Davis? A federal judge will decide.
The city and Nichols’ family have different viewpoints about the extent to which Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis is responsible.
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August 2023
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How gun-rights groups exert influence on state lawmakers
Republican Debra Maggart had worked to pass a number of gun bills, but she said the National Rifle Association decided to “annihilate” her in 2012 after she spoke against Tennesseans keeping weapons in their cars while at work.
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The Early Word: Gun-rights lobby has a firm grip; Knifebird owner goes Public
Lawsuit considers Davis’ role in Nichols’ death, the city isn’t tracking juvenile curfew data and macro-friendly meals are coming to Cordova.
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The Early Word: Sheleah Harris alleges MSCS corruption; ALSAC cuts staff
Human remains have been found near where a little girl went missing, artifacts were allegedly stolen from Arkabutla and Memphis is hiring cops in Puerto Rico.
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First Memphis-raised head chef takes the helm at Chez Philippe
The search for a new chef for Chez Philippe was national, and Peabody President Doug Browne said finding Keith Clinton was “pure luck.”
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HopeWorks plans to build 20-bed transitional housing facility
Current and previous transitional housing residents are being interviewed to help design the facility in a way that makes the most sense.
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‘He’s a hooper’: Why David Jones can bring an infectious energy to Tigers
Those who have known St. John’s transfer David Jones from the time he arrived in the U.S. in 2017 feel he can be a piece that’s just as important as any on next season’s Tigers.
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Olive Branch sees police retention rate soar
A year after William Cox became police chief, it appears his strategies for keeping polices officers from leaving are successful. Olive Branch has achieved a higher rate of retaining officers than nearly all of its sister cities.
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Memphis has a juvenile curfew, but we don’t know if it works
City of Memphis Chief Communications Officer Allison Fouche confirmed the city isn’t collecting data on the number of youths detained: “Our focus has been on enforcing the curfew when necessary.”
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New Eats: A solo diner tries Supper Club on 2nd
It’s easy to see that SCO2, which is opening a location in Nashville this year, is a special occasion destination: Couples and small groups dressed up in tight dresses, shiny skirts, button downs and loafers.
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Freshmen classes are more diverse, but enrollments are largely down
Undergraduate enrollment at the University of Memphis, for example, had fallen about 11% between 2016 and last fall when it reported having 14,366 students.
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Library calls it the ‘Joy Collection’ for good reason
Library of Things adds experiences, fun list of resources available with library card — starting with kits for camping, movie nights and karaoke.
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The Early Word: Remembering Biggs, Belz; Grizz versus errrybody?
MPD cracks on Downtown cruising, Momma’s trucker bar is open and Bartlett BMA makes history.
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Conaway: We can’t dodge this bullet
There is no better time to tell our own state, and the rest of the country, that we are a city that cannot be bought by the people who make the bullets and the guns that are killing us.
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Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen: Red Devils open on top
Returning talent, plus some good-looking transfers, has Gene Robinson’s squad looking formidable as the season begins.
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After a difficult summer, MUS turns its attention toward a schedule full of challenges
Friday’s game against Bartlett is the first of several tough tests for the Owls.
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Martin: Penny Hardaway doesn’t have to look far for top 2024 priority
Billy Richmond III — son of former Memphis Tiger Billy Richmond — is one of the fastest-rising basketball prospects in the Class of 2024.
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Grizzlies Insider: Will teams care about the in-season tournament? We must wait to find out.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league have earned the fans’ faith. But we won’t have a clear picture until November when the players step on the court.
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The Early Word: Rest in peace, Biggs; more on the Tuohy/Oher battle
Gun reform bills are turned down for special session, the Tigers need to sell some tickets and you can check out joy at the library.
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Table Talk: The supermarket vs. the specialty stores
Was the supermarket a good idea? Like Holiday Inn, another Memphis business with a feel for the future, Piggly Wiggly tapped into the changing habits of a century that would be defined by cars.
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The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls on MLGW; Tuohy lawyer on Oher claims
Memphis in May seeks new home, Southaven bans public camping and pickleball is a smash in Collierville.
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Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for football
New Tigers safety Simeon Blair contemplated his future as the Razorbacks were busy beating Kansas in the crazy 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Now, the safety is expected to play an integral role in Memphis’ 2023 secondary.
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Maribeth Jeffreys ‘always wanted to be a kindergarten teacher’
Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten has hired Maribeth Jeffreys as the school’s new director. Jeffreys has 10 years of experience teaching in the Collierville school system and is the youngest director in the school’s history.
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Inked: East Memphis company expands; Beale Street Trolley Station reopens
American Residential Services says it will invest $2.75 million to expand its headquarters operations in East Memphis.
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Country music pulls listeners in big time for The Wolf
The ratings are the first full month look at the business decision that Dan Barron, Audacy senior vice president and market manager, admits was met enormous skepticism.
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