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The bill comes amid heightened scrutiny of Shelby County’s criminal justice system by Republican lawmakers and the Board of Judicial Conduct.
Strickland, whose candidacy was announced in February, is one of four finalists selected by a committee of faculty, staff and alumni.
The weighted caseload study could impact the amount of resources or number of judges Shelby County’s judicial district could have.
Roadunners smother Creek Wood in a dominating Class 3A semifinal.
Desmond Bane, out since Jan. 12 with a grade 3 ankle sprain, is expected to return to action Saturday night against Oklahoma City.
Colby Alan Towles, first charged with two counts of aggravated assault on an officer, could now face charges that carry a life sentence.
Red Devils pull away in the second half to oust Whites Creek.
A Marc Gasol documentary screening, pregame party and musical tributes round out the events for Gasol’s jersey retirement celebrations.
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd has been out of custody on a $5,000 bail since Dec. 13. If her bond were revoked, she would be held in custody until trial.
Cavaliers storm back to earn a spot in 4A title game.
Trying times at home and an early exit from the AAC Tournament leaves Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway hurting.
Decertification of an SCSO captain was delayed Friday because of question whether she was properly notified of a hearing.
There were three cars in the garage at the time of the fire, according to MFD spokesperson Qwanesha Ward.
Again, someone mentions Publix thinking about Shelby County and the excitement begins before anything solid is announced.
Plus, Rendezvous will have special hours for March Madness.
All across Memphis, like the hives of Thistle & Bee, people are hard at work to bring fellow Memphians back from the ravages of poverty, abuse, neglect and the companions of those conditions — crime, addiction and exploitation.
“You can imagine our disappointment when there is $140 million allocated in the budget by Governor Bill Lee for private school vouchers, but none for state and federally mandated Early Childhood Special Education. How can that possibly be?”
Worrick Uhlhorn scored both goals in season-opening victory over University School of Jackson.
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.
The grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site in Uptown Memphis, which includes buildings that have been vacant for about 30 years.
Quinten Post would give the Grizzlies a center option of a different variety next.
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.