Sheriff answers mayor’s complaints about County Jail with complaints of his own
Sheriff Floyd Bonner faults Mayor Lee Harris for problems at the County Corrections Center and not being responsive in assisting with problems at the jail.
Sheriff Floyd Bonner faults Mayor Lee Harris for problems at the County Corrections Center and not being responsive in assisting with problems at the jail.
“I’m just running a little race,” said a St. Jude Memphis Marathon participant about the organization’s annual fundraiser weekend to help end childhood cancer.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he wants to sustain the drop in crime.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Tennessee Republican running for governor, is proposing bipartisan legislation that would give Memphis additional law enforcement resources and funding for technology to combat cargo theft.
Take time to enjoy the unlimited tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa is blended to a nearly smooth consistency and has the slightest kick.
The criticism of DeSoto County School Board member Michele Henley continued Thursday as two speakers again called for her resignation at the board’s monthly meeting.
“We’re thrilled to offer Memphis-area consumers even more affordable flight options as we continue to grow with new nonstop service to Las Vegas and Phoenix,” a Frontier Airlines vice president said in a release.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a request to deannex 55 acres in the suburb’s southeastern quadrant.
The local investors called it “the best office building in Memphis.”
While giving chase, the car reached 125 miles per hour at one point and drove into oncoming traffic multiple times.
After falling to No. 1 Purdue in November, it’s about to get real for the Memphis Tigers again. And coach Penny Hardaway faces some tough calls.
As news spread of the death of Stax legend Steve Cropper on Thursday, Dec. 4, musicians and others who knew the giant took to social media to pay tribute.
The mailbag is mostly taking questions on the franchise’s five key figures: Tuomas Iisalo, Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey, with a few extras sprinkled at the end.
This week, holiday parades kick off across Shelby County, baristas throw down in a latte art contest and WYXR’s “Raised by Sound” offers free live music.
CBHS’ Jamarion Chapman and Memphis Business Academy’s Curnesha Taylor are the OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week and the Fans' Choice Players of the Week.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s impact, the resurgence of Vince Williams Jr. and the vibes around the franchise after winning three of the last four games.
Residents on Quinn Road who were annexed into Collierville about six years ago no longer want to be part of the suburb.
Forward Aaron Bradshaw never entered Memphis’ 86-70 win over New Orleans, while center Thierno Sylla only played two second-half minutes.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the number of jail deaths calls for dramatic change that could include the county or the state taking over the county jail currently run by Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
The two Downtown Memphis structures will be renovated. And for one of the spaces, the new updates “places pedestrians first.”
Here’s a list of possibilities for the Memphis Tigers’ next head football coach. Will Stein took the Kentucky job, but we’ve added a few more names to our list.
Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.
“The tight, soulful groove of Steve Cropper is now sitting on heaven’s dock. An amazing Memphis legend.” — Barry W. Moore about Legendary Stax star Steve Cropper dies at 84
“The mayor sued the state for their willingness to send support to fight crime, but now wants the state involved at the jail? Make it make sense.” — Marcus Robinson about Shelby County Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says
“Sorry to learn Mr. Rusty’s Real Taste of Chicago has closed. … Hopefully he will relocate somewhere in Collierville or Germantown. Good luck to him in finding a new location and with his new business when he opens.” — Steve Senteney about Table Talk: 25 years of Mr. Rusty’s is over, but his taste of Chicago isn’t gone for good
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With his bushy mustache and a Stetson on his head, James Wallace didn’t exactly look like a man who literally willed a museum to life, then nurtured its continued existence for nearly three decades afterward.
There were some sparks and plenty of claims disputed Wednesday, Dec. 3, during the forum at LeMoyne-Owen College. The same five contenders who showed up last month for a Germantown forum took the stage in Soulsville.
Guard Quante Berry’s 17 points led the attack. Five other Tigers scored in double digits, including point guard Dug McDaniel, who had 11 points and 10 assists. Tigers coach addresses why Aaron Bradshaw didn’t play against New OrleansRelated content:
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo is of Thanksgiving meals prepared at Christ Missionary Baptist Church and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
High school students can get a taste of higher education, expand their horizons and maybe shave off a semester of their college career with help from the Mississippi University for Women.
The Collierville location will be the second Back Nine Golf planned for the Memphis area, and Herman expects to open another spot in Lakeland.
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Belly Acres has suffered through some tough times recently, but a new trio has taken over the operations to resurrect the restaurant, starting in Southaven’s Silo Square.
The Bartlett Planning Commission endorsed the mixed-use project on the east end of the suburb, despite the developer wanting to avoid improvements at a nearby intersection.
A potential Best Picture winner starring a Best Actress candidate comes to Memphis theaters. Plus, the Paradiso will be participating in a national IMAX “sneak preview” screening.
Gratitude is what steadies us when the ground shifts. It reminds us that even when hope feels hard to hold, love hasn’t left the room.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler has brought her “Recipe Exchange” back to The Daily Memphian.