Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
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January 2020
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Volunteers fan out across city to remember MLK through community service
Memphians volunteered across the Bluff City Monday, Jan. 20, to lend hands and serve the community in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
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Number of Memphis, Shelby County homicides increased in 2019
The City of Memphis ended 2019 with 191 homicides — an increase of nearly 3% from the previous year, according to homicide data released by the Memphis Police Department.
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December 2019
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Police chase from Memphis into Arkansas ends in fatal shooting
Three Memphis police officers have been relieved of duty after a police shooting in West Memphis left one suspect dead.
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Shelby County Sheriff ready to patrol newly de-annexed areas of the county
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office will begin the New Year patrolling areas that have been de-annexed from Memphis.
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Violent crime reduction plan to launch in Memphis
Federal authorities announce new violent crime reduction plan in seven cities nationwide, including in Memphis. The federal surge will pair federal and local enforcement in Operation Relentless Pursuit.
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Police discuss road closures, traffic for St. Jude Marathon and AAC game
Memphis police, St. Jude and city officials discuss traffic, road closures and public safety during Saturday's marathon and the American Athletic Championship championship football game.
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November 2019
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It’s time to celebrate Shelby County’s 200th birthday
Shelby County is set to celebrate its 200th birthday with fun and fireworks at a free event Sunday.
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Veterans line up for Thanksgiving dinners
All the makings for 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to military veterans on Thursday at the Fairgrounds.
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Major staff changes announced for Strickland’s second term
Mayor Jim Strickland has announced several leadership changes in his administration as he moves into his second term beginning Jan. 1.
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Man injured in 38th interstate shooting
A man was hit in the stomach Sunday in the 38th interstate shooting of the year in Memphis. This was one of five shootings throughout the city Sunday, in which 11 people were shot and two were killed.
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Pedestrian fatalities, injuries spur calls for action
Thirty pedestrians have died in vehicle-related accidents in Memphis so far this year. Many more are injured. Elected leaders and advocates are discussing ways to help make streets safer in the Memphis metro area.
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October 2019
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Resource center for storm victims to close Tuesday
Multi-agency Resource Center for storm victims will close Tuesday but will still offer help to residents at Cottonwood Apartments and other sites to be determined later.
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McWherter Senior Center honors cook for 30 years of service
Debra Williams was honored Friday for serving up 30 years worth of meals at the Lucille McWherter Senior Center.
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Book Nov. 24 for Shelby County’s bicentennial celebration
Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.
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Memphis police investigate 37th interstate shooting
Memphis police are investigating the 37th interstate shooting, which was Oct. 23 on Interstate 240 and Poplar.
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County asks about ‘fair share’ of sales tax increase
Shelby County Commission Chairman Mark Billingsley has asked the county attorney for an opinion on a plan for the county to get its "fair share" of the city's newly approved sales tax increase. Meanwhile, Commissioner Edmund Ford now has questions for Memphis city government.
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Africa in April founders honored by national African American history association
The founders of the Africa in April Cultural festival, David Acey and Yvonne B. Acey, have been recognized by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History for their work.
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Herenton concession biggest news of early trends in voting
Check here throughout the day to see how balloting is going around the city, and into the evening as ballot tabulation begins.
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Memphis violent crime down overall in 2018 but homicides increase, FBI stats show
While violent crime decreased in Memphis last year, there were mixed results on other crimes in the city, according to the 2018 FBI Uniform Crime Report released this week.
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September 2019
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Sara Kyle holds town hall on gun violence in Frayser
The state senator from Memphis held the town hall to inform community members about pending potential gun violence legislation at the state level, among other issues.
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Public quizzes Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on plan to fund MATA
Movers and shakers at the weekly lunch meeting of the Frayser Exchange Club questioned Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Thursday about his plan to help fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority through a proposed $145 sustainability fee for addresses with three vehicles.
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The Extra Podcast: Singing and stonewalling with Geoff Calkins, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington
What happens when Geoff Calkins, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington join Eric Barnes on The Extra Podcast? Singing, of course. (And a whole lot of not answering each others’ question.)
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Edmund Ford Jr. says county should prepare to get ‘fair share’ of proposed sales tax increase
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. says if a sales tax increase referendum passes in Memphis, the County Commission should go after the county's “fair share” of the funds.
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