Charges against Marious Ward, the alleged shooter in the case, were not dismissed Wednesday, although concerns were raised about how he was developed as a suspect.

Crews will close the Mississippi-Arkansas Bridge, also known as the “Old Bridge,” to continue work on the I-55 and Crump Boulevard interchange.

A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.

“We are a pro-life state,” Martin told the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee Wednesday, Jan. 31. “We want to be people that care about the unborn — and the born.”

Rosenfeld’s retirement is effective immediately, with the MATA board announcing deputy CEO Bacarra Mauldin starts as interim CEO Thursday, Feb. 1. Rosenfeld has led the city’s bus system since January 2017.

Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a “watch” for the drainage basin — located in parts of DeSoto and Tate counties — elevating its risk status from an “alert.”

Ramon McGhee was found unresponsive in his cell on Jan. 10, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating McGhee’s death.

Jaren Jackson Jr. can still remember his first day of Grizzlies practice when Marc Gasol continuously tried to swipe the ball out of his hands. 

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The City Council votes Tuesday, Feb. 6, on extending the city’s health insurance coverage for council members who serve two terms. The calculations are complex and the authority for such a move is controversial.

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Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.

State Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, said the bill targets the pride flag, even though it could prohibit others, such as the Confederate, Thin Blue Line and Black Lives Matter flags.

Jackson Hughey — who died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer — was as devoted a Memphis Tigers fan as there ever was. Along the way, he reminded us not to take our games for granted.

“A good dive bar should feel old and unassuming, have cheap but good drinks and a great atmosphere,” owner Louis Connelly said.

Memphis organizations feature a variety of experiences for attendees to witness, learn from and enjoy in honor of Black History Month.