As the Memphis Police Department weighs a request by District Attorney General Amy Weirich to start sending all confirmed cases of excessive force to her office for criminal review, this hotly disputed September 2016 incident illustrates how thorny Weirich’s proposal may be. Related Story: A third of MPD excessive force findings are reversed by commanders
Standout junior sets school rushing record in first-round playoff victory.
While neither presidential candidate has reached the 270 electoral votes necessary to win the White House, Joe Biden is on the verge and told Americans in a Friday night address that he and running mate Kamala Harris are taking meetings on assuming leadership.
Gov. Bill Lee temporarily halts Dec. 3 execution of death row inmate Pervis Payne because of COVID-19 concerns.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
After getting blown out last week, the Tigers should be looking at this as a chance to fix some issues.
A businesswoman who is a veteran of the logistics industry proposes to adapt shipping containers for housing if she can receive approval for a 34-lot planned development in North Memphis.
The decision is a huge financial boost for the league, which estimated that a pre-Christmas start could be worth more than $500 million, according to multiple reports.
National expectations continue to soar for Cisse, the Tigers' freshman center.
Les Steckel coached in two Super Bowls during a 20-year NFL career.
“The Shelby County Health Department is participating in the Unity Walk Against Gun Violence on Nov. 14, 2020. As public health director, I will be joining the walk to demonstrate my personal commitment to working with others to address the gun violence epidemic in our community.”
The 290 cases come from 2,549 tests, which gives the day a positivity rate of 11.4%.
On Behind The Headlines, Republican Party Chairman Chris Tutor says “don’t vote Democrat” if you want to see Memphis have more power in the state capitol. Democratic Party Chairman Michael Harris says Republicans in state government are explicitly ignoring Memphis.
This week should start with a good meal.
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
This week should start with a good meal.
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
This week should start with a good meal.
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.