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“There is bipartisan support for greater concerted efforts to leverage data from across the criminal justice system to improve effectiveness, evidence-based decision making, and transparency.”

“I know what it feels like to sit in jail awaiting trial, uncertain of what comes next, with no meaningful opportunity to defend yourself or reclaim your freedom. That’s not what justice looks like.”

Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one. 

Cole Photopulos drives in four runs for Briarcrest as the Saints battle back from a first-inning haymaker.

Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.

“Ja (Morant) is definitely a postseason performer and he is going to bring his best game,” Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said. 

Shelby County Health Department’s new pilot program will allow all county residents aged 14 and up to order a free, at-home HIV testing kit once every six months. 

The Shelby County Commission approved unanimously an expansion of universal prekindergarten services.

March home sales bounced back from February’s icy days as the spring market begins to flower. 

When the National Foundation for Transplants announced its closure, many patients discovered they could no longer access funds they believed had been raised specifically for their medical needs. 

XAI is being taxed on $2.2 billion in investments, not the $12 billion the Greater Memphis Chamber touted throughout the past year. 

Thedford, a 6-foot-4 combo guard, averaged 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game while shooting 36.6% from 3-point range for the Hilltoppers as a freshman this past season.

Charges against Lori Frye, the codefendant charged in the 2021 death of Andew “Drew” Rainer, were dropped Monday, April 14.

Memphis basketball is putting some cushioning on what many expect to be another grueling nonconference schedule in the 2025-26 season.

Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.

Sunday’s shooting underscored a troubling week for gun violence in Memphis. There have been nine murders over the past seven days, according to the city’s Weekly Crime Trends report.

The junior, who is headed to Texas, has 28 strikeouts over his last two outings.

Standouts from Arlington, Central, Collierville, ECS, Houston, Lakeland and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.

Lions, a tiger and bears, oh my, play into this week’s Ask the Memphian. Because we’re not just horsing around.

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This week’s puzzle features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Cooper-Young Porchfest Saturday, April 12, 2025.

State Sen. Brent Taylor proposed a bill in March that would have created a state-level board to offer companies tax incentives for projects in Memphis.

The Grizzlies have a lot of play-in and playoff battles with the Warriors. Tuesday the teams get together again with a playoff berth on the line.

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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Mavericks 97