Trial delayed for Phil Trenary slaying suspects
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
In 2022 so far, 274 people have fallen victim to homicide in Shelby County. Although that is a decrease from the 316 who were honored during last year’s event, the pain was still the same for members of the audience.
A lawsuit alleges that TVA’s long-term contracts violate two federal laws. A U.S. district judge will hear the case Thursday.
Scoring was balanced and 3-point shooting slightly improved for coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers at the ESPN Events Invitational, but sluggish starts continue to prove problematic.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in the city Tuesday, Nov. 29, to tout federal infrastructure funding aimed at supply chain challenges during FedEx’s busiest time of year.
The town’s Design Review Commission had rejected the application for the tower in the town’s northwest corner, which Verizon appealed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The 2023 election year will begin in Memphis with a set of January primaries for the late Barbara Cooper’s state House seat.
Orgill revealed itself Monday morning as the mystery user for a large showroom adjacent to its worldwide headquarters.
Daily Memphian presents postseason cross country awards.
The Arlington Planning Commission endorses restrictions on several businesses, such as the location of gas stations and convenience stores, sending the recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Ja Morant planned to give his jersey to Derrick Rose after the game. But following his triple-double in a Memphis win, his father, Tee Morant, asked his son for the game-used jersey, too. Related stories:
ALSAC’s Priya Tummalapalli once envisioned herself practicing international law abroad, but the sudden death of her mother put her on a different course, one firmly rooted in Memphis.
“We’ve been talking with Public Works about this for years. It’s exhausting to put vacant lots back into use, do something positive and then see our labor mowed over time and time again, even for registered community gardens. …” — Suzanne Carlson, about A plan for Washington Bottoms — with plenty of bees and butterflies
“Ja would absolutely crush the entire league in H-O-R-S-E” — Chris Leach, about Ja Morant dazzles in win over Pistons
“... A frequent walker, I’ve noticed that vehicles often turn left into crosswalks when the walk signal is on—because they’re still getting a green turn signal. That would be an easy fix. …” Susan Dynerman — about Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing
Tigers football head coach Ryan Silverfield and quarterback Seth Henigan both will return for Memphis in 2023, The Daily Memphian has learned.
Nine years ago, a pair of high school sweethearts quit their jobs in corporate America and struck out on their own with Quintessential Sweets.
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Lausanne, Northpoint, Overton and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
As the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks millions of dollars to boost pay and fill crime lab staffing shortages, Memphis leaders look for answers in Nashville, Houston and other cities that built their own crime labs. A tale of two cities: How Nashville built the crime lab that Memphis couldn’tRelated story:
Data from the Shelby County Health Department shows the percentage of ER visits for flu-like illnesses in November was nearly four times the number for the same period last year. Patients ages 5-24 were hardest hit.
There are city residency questions surrounding two of the six declared contenders to succeed Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Here’s a summary of legal opinions fueling the controversy.
“No pursuit is worth the loss of innocent life,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said.
In an email with The Daily Memphian on Friday, Feb. 3, a representative of FedEx confirmed the company is enacting these furloughs in addition to the ones announced in November 2022.
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Saturday, Feb. 4 game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave played at FedExForum in Memphis.
When the moon is full, it’s time to empty the discount freezer at Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany.
The Southaven Planning Commission endorsed the site plan for a new coffee kiosk and drive-thru location, a plan that goes to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for final approval.
This year, MIFA’s annual luncheon intended to inspire thoughtful conversation about community will feature political and cultural commentator David Brooks.
“It took me to more of a business mindset and helped me approach photography in a totally different way,” said Memphian Erica Ross of Arrow Creative’s “The Look” fashion photography contest, which Ross won in 2021.
“There is both urgency and conviction here in what to do about the killing of Tyre Nichols, in what to do about police brutality, and it has national implications. We’re doing it. We must do it. And in memory of your gentle soul, Mr. Nichols, we must continue.”
The “Behind The Headlines” reporters roundtable focused on the death of Tyre Nichols and its long-term impact on policing and criminal justice reform in Memphis.