<strong>A Coast Guard patrol passes close to Beale Street landing on Feb, 27, 2019. The river at Memphis was at 34.6 feet on the river gauge at 11 a.m. March 28,</strong> <strong>and is expected to go below flood stage sometime Friday.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Mississippi River at Memphis to go below flood stage Friday

For the first time since Feb. 18, the Mississippi River at Memphis is expected to go below flood stage sometime Friday.

By Bill Dries March 28, 2019

Strickland renews talk of ‘freshwater institute’ on Mud Island

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has renewed talk of a “freshwater institute” on Mud Island to research the Memphis aquifer, which is the source of the city’s drinking water, and the Mississippi River.

By Bill Dries March 28, 2019

Sports

Hard-working 901 FC defense faces tough test against New York

Defense has been key in the early season as Memphis 901 FC prepares for their second straight road game against New York Red Bulls II.

By John Varlas March 28, 2019

Health Care

Judge overturns decision denying Baptist’s standalone Arlington ER

As community hospitals have closed in Haywood and Fayette counties, Baptist Memorial Health Care has been trying for years to get a certificate of need to build a freestanding emergency department in nearby Arlington.

By Michelle Corbet March 28, 2019

Real Estate

Cafe Eclectic closing shop on South Highland

Café Eclectic is keeping its original restaurant open, closing its two smaller ones on the Highland Strip and Harbor Town, and expects to open a larger restaurant in Harbor Town by June.

By Tom Bailey March 29, 2019

Metro

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Lawsuit claims Blue Suede Brigade issued illegal parking tickets
Le Bonheur opens operating room expansion
Three Memphis orthopedic groups unite under one brand

By The Daily Memphian Staff March 28, 2019

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Education

Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order

The Shelby County Election Commission will stop issuing petitions for five MSCS seats in response to an order from a local judge.

By Laura Testino 3 hours ago

Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand

Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges

Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

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Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges

A federal jury found a Memphis gynecologist guilty on 40 of 46 counts related to healthcare fraud and reuse of unsanitary medical devices.

By Aarron Fleming 6 hours ago

Health Care Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures

Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

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Tigers land QB out of transfer portal

The University of Memphis gains a much-needed addition to the quarterback room.

Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January

If you’re anything like food writer Ellen Chamberlain, the past few weeks have been filled with calorie-laden meals, rich dips and beverages that go the extra mile to be worthy of the holidays.

By Ellen Chamberlain 7 hours ago

East Memphis Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about

$60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again

“Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”

By Michael Waddell 8 hours ago

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