<strong>Tremaine Wilbourn's defense attorneys Lauren Pasley (left) and Juni Ganguli discuss their client's case during Wilbourn's hearing Wednesday, Oct. 31. Wilbourn is charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 killing of Memphis Police officer Sean Bolton. </strong>(Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Jury hears account of police officer’s death in Wilbourn trial

Marquis Wright was smoking a cigarette in the driveway of his uncle’s home when he saw Memphis police officer Sean Bolton struggling with a suspect and then saw that man shoot the officer.

By Yolanda Jones November 01, 2018

Transportation & Logistics

Olive Branch Airport looks to new era of city ownership

The city of Olive Branch completed the purchase of Olive Branch Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 31, ending a 45-year run of private ownership of one of Mississippi’s busiest airports.

By Wayne Risher November 01, 2018

Business

Big contractor fills need in U of M neighborhood

The construction firm building the University of Memphis’ $35 million pedestrian bridge, parking garage and plazas this week completed a small project – free of charge – that solves a problem for the adjoining neighborhood.

By Tom Bailey November 01, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz lean on deep roster to beat road-weary Wizards

It was the pre-Halloween game at FedExForum on Tuesday night and the Grizzlies decided to come out dressed as the road-trip Washington Wizards.

By Chris Herrington April 18, 2019

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Christian Brothers University considering move to Division III

As the Christian Brothers University basketball team is preparing to play an exhibition game against the University of Memphis at FedExForum Friday, the university is exploring a move from Division II to Division III, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The board of trustees discussed the merits of such a move at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.

By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2018

City of Memphis

Appeals court stays most of ruling on voter registration forms

The Tennessee Court of Appeals stayed Wednesday, Oct. 31, the effect of most of a ruling last week by Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins governing how the Shelby County Election Commission handles a backlog of voter registration forms.

By Bill Dries October 31, 2018

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City of Memphis

This Week in Memphis: CY sober home is in court, and Halbert ouster is, too

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission returns to a pay-raise request for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and the Grizzlies kick off the Emirates NBA Cup tournament.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 3 hours ago