Activists protest after Breonna Taylor decision
Activists in Memphis marched Wednesday evening in reaction to a Louisville, Kentucky, grand jury’s decision to not charge three police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Activists in Memphis marched Wednesday evening in reaction to a Louisville, Kentucky, grand jury’s decision to not charge three police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
But the reforms amount to a hollow ruse, says activist who complained about an officer who shot and killed a Black man in 2013.
But third attempt to speak with Joris Ray ends in only despair and more frustration.
This year’s team is especially driven in its chase for its first state title.
Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday he believes the president and Senate have the responsibility to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the presidential election.
Gov. Bill Lee sounded the alarm Wednesday, saying Tennessee is projecting a massive learning loss by students because of school closings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for minority students and those with disabilities.
Ordinances that address use of force, the purchase of military equipment and the use of tear gas will go to the full commission without a second reading committee vote.
FedEx said it’s hiring 3,390 people in the Memphis area to meet expected record demand during the holiday peak season.
The senior recorded seven birdies at Tuesday’s district tournament.
It will have been a month between games when the Tigers face SMU on Oct. 3.
The Board of Adjustment denied a variance to allow a convenience store and gas station at site flanked by Sam Cooper Boulevard, Hollywood and Broad Avenue.
The sports columnist joins Eric Barnes on The Extra Podcast.
During the past six months, business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong and for the co-franchisee, that’s a “blessing.”
Shelby County commissioners will get opinions from the county’s other elected officials as they work through problems with the county’s hiring freeze resolution.
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
All high school extracurricular activities are postponed until Oct. 6.
With less than two months left in his final term, the state representative raised concerns about the state’s method for evaluating teachers, urging the House Education Committee to find another way to measure their performance.
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peak toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
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