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A federal lawsuit contends Memphis police sexually assaulted a Black man during a stop-and-frisk operation and then failed to properly investigate the incident. The suit cites evidence from a Daily Memphian allegation into MPD’s failure to refer brutality claims to prosecutors.
The university said 46 cases are still active in the athletics department, but that the reports of 42 on the football team is “overstated.”
Yurtseven is disappointed he hasn’t had the chance to show teams what he can do behind the 3-point line, since interviews have replaced demonstrations.
The NCAA approved a delayed Nov. 25 start date for the 2020-21 basketball season. The University of Memphis will await guidance from the American Athletic Conference on the league portion of its schedule.
New information reveals the second group of athletes affected at the University of Memphis.
Pain and frustration were on display as SCS football players met at the board’s offices to protest Tuesday’s decision to postpone indefinitely.
Shelby County athletes are right to ask why everyone else can play sports when they cannot. The honest answer to that question reflects badly on us all.
Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.
At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.
Lawmakers could consider new laws for economic incentive accountability after finding out Tennessee collected $18.4 million from 17 companies.
That’s the lowest number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs reported in almost a week.
Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.
Check out who made the list among athletes in football, cross-country, volleyball, golf and soccer.
Data released this week by the state education department showed about 89.6% of public high school seniors earned their diplomas within four years, down by just one-tenth of a percentage point. Still many observers were surprised by any decline.
The former Whitehaven star brings value to the Tigers’ rushing and passing game.
Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan ordered the expedited DNA testing of crime scene evidence that has never been tested, including a knife used in the murders, eyeglasses and bloodstained clothing.
Annual basketball showcase won’t be played in January 2021.
A Summer Avenue taco truck scene has bloomed through the summer, with at least eight regular trucks around the wider neighborhood and several others that seem to pop up more infrequently. If you live near Summer or Macon avenues between Highland and White Station, there’s a good chance you can walk to a taco truck.
Seven Memphis plaintiffs who own or manage more than 5,000 rental units have sued the U.S. government, claiming the eviction moratorium essentially deprives them of the use of their property.
A call has gone out for a protest at the Shelby County Schools Board of Education on Wednesday morning.
The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring.
The businesses that normally stage live events organized an “Empty Event” at Tom Lee Park. The idea: Bring attention to the harsh impact that COVID-19 has had on the industry.
The future is bright for the Memphis Grizzlies. “Very bright,” as Ja Morant noted.
Attorneys representing medically vulnerable detainees at the Shelby County Jail have filed a motion to amend their original class-action lawsuit against Sheriff Bonner and the Shelby County Jail.