Leaders of the sunset protest demanded the names of every officer involved in Nichols’ death and that they all be charged. Meanwhile, the parents of Nichols were among a smaller group that gathered Monday evening in the Brandywine subdivision where Nichols was beaten by police the night they stopped him.
Three Memphis firefighters have been fired for violating “numerous” department protocols in the treatment of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis Fire Department announced.
A seventh Memphis Police officer under investigation and off the job is not identified. But police brass say he and officer Preston Hemphill have been relieved of duty since the day after Tyre Nichols was beaten by police in southeast Memphis.
News of Preston Hemphill being relieved of duty caused attorneys representing the family of Tyre Nichols to question the level of transparency provided by the Memphis Police Department.Related story:
With the anticipated winter weather predicted overnight, Memphis area school districts have made the decision to cancel Tuesday classes.Related story:
Alcenia’s owner B.J. Chester-Tamayo will kick off Black History Month on “Good Morning America” by cooking with co-host Michael Strahan on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
The 10 small businesses chosen by FedEx will win $30,000 and $1,000 in FedEx Office print credit.
Germantown’s former city administrator will receive a Tennessee state award for his commitment to continuous improvement.
Adams led the Eagles to a 13-1 record and a Division 2-AA state championship in 2019.
The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington breaks down Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s on-court relationship during Sunday’s Grizzlies game, plus other notable moments that caught his attention. Grizzlies Insider: Thoughts on trades, drama and Danny Green after Sunday winRelated story:
Yes, we made it through the weekend peacefully. But now what? The Grizzlies got a win Sunday, and that’s great. Then they shared that they’re struggling with grief and anger, just like the rest of us.
The Associated Press' Top 10 teams as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters.
As public officials expressed outrage about Tyre Nichols’ death online, the protests marking the release of the videos returned to the symbol of local protest in the age of Black Lives Matter — the bridges across the Mississippi River.
The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.
The moves are designed to allow Flinn Broadcasting to focus more tightly on its home market of Memphis.
Standouts from Covington, Germantown, MUS, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
Standouts from Briarcrest, FACS, Hamilton, Harding and Houston are up for consideration this week.
The Memphis Police Department said it received “hundreds of calls” about flooding, while the the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down Interstate 55 at West McLemore for a time.
The university’s new unit, headed by a global expert in sunflowers, focuses on how to boost agriculture specifically in the Mississippi Delta.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s tough attitude pushed the Tigers to respond with intensity in their Saturday afternoon rout of No. 16 Ole Miss at FedExForum.
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
This week, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
“For those who love dogs, children or miracles, this story won’t seem far-fetched at all. As a matter of fact, it may strike some as downright splendid.”
Wine expert Tiffany Werne explains the differences in sparkling wines and how to serve this bubbly libation on New Year’s Eve.