He taught Sunday school and is remembered by at least one officer as a kind, caring person who knew how to talk to citizens.

Since the first earthquake on Monday, Feb. 6, FedEx has assisted multiple nonprofit and government organizations that are responding directly to the crisis by utilizing its global trade networks. 

In an update Tuesday, MLGW’s VP of customer service said MLGW has resolved about half of the initial billing backlog created by faulty utility meters. 

The commission meets at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, when it will vote to change its meeting schedule to allow for a meeting seven hours later.

Memphis Police Department commanders gave Lt. Dewayne Smith a sensitive assignment — overseeing members of the controversial SCORPION unit — despite a checkered past that included giving unreliable testimony in a federal drug case.

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Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.

Ole Miss offensive tackle Mason Brooks goes fourth overall to Memphis. 

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit. 

Crime stats reviewed by Memphis City Council members on Tuesday, Feb. 21, show 15-year-olds are the largest group by age of those arrested for car thefts.

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Memphis moved further to the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing to Houston on the road.

Memphis will open American Athletic Conference play against Navy for a second straight year. 

Miguel Andrade, 15, the accused shooter in Eason-Williams’ death, posted a $200,000 bond Wed, Feb. 15.

Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony.

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City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting

The owner of the Whitehaven bar that was one of two connected shooting scenes where a total of 13 people were shot — one of whom died — Sunday, Feb. 19, is before the Memphis City Council Tuesday, Feb. 21, seeking a special-use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers. 

Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.

The cosmetics retailer and Mexican eatery will be the newest shops to join the retail options at the Shops of Saddle Creek.

“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”

Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.

Standouts from Collierville, Douglass, Lausanne, Millington, MUS and Power Center Academy are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Bartlett, Bolton, Center Hill, Central, Fayette Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Gov. Bill Lee say they don’t want to deal with the requirements that accompany federal funding for education and HIV prevention and Tennessee is in the financial shape to replace it.

While there are real savings if MLGW buys power outside of TVA, according to EnerVision, it’s not a figure that will transform MLGW or the City of Memphis’ budget, but ratepayers would feel its impact.