Mayoral contender Karen Camper says on “Behind The Headlines” the city’s public safety strategy is too focused on the “tactical” when it should include a longer-term approach to crime.

Overnight cruises returned to the Mississippi River a decade ago, and many passengers say the river’s storied past is part of the draw. But what history do they learn, and how?

“We are in a new place, and this is a celebration of that,” said Rev. James Gale, executive presbyter of the Presbytery of the Mid-South, which represents 37 congregations.

Ben Smith talks about how he got into the restaurant business, how the industry has changed after the COVID-19 pandemic and what the food chefs really eat back in the kitchen.

David Roddy scored 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his best summer league performance thus far. 

Almost three weeks have gone by since Hudspeth died and his family, along with the public, still lack answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. 

The 17,492-square-foot, $7.9 million police precinct will replace the existing building, according to a permit application the city filed July 10 with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. 

The Big3 gave young Memphis basketball players a unique opportunity on Friday thanks to former Tennessee Volunteer and Memphian Kevin Whitted. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the summer league performances from Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton Jr. 

The city began developing a new comprehensive plan 14 months ago, and multiple public engagement workshops have taken place to gauge what the community wants to see in the future.

“This is the most cold-blooded thing I have ever seen sitting on this bench,” said Judge Karen Massey.

The NCAA panel that ruled on the University of Tennessee, called the violations “egregious and expansive,” but the Volunteers escaped a postseason ban.

A game between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee will happen this upcoming season, and newly hired Tigers coach Alex Simmons will be coaching against her alma mater. 

“People are wanting a real sense of place,” said Bob Barber of Orion Planning and Design, sharing some early planning concepts to bring community engagement to the suburb.

Tennessee Department of Children’s Services says the Fayette County facility is needed despite reports by Disability Rights Tennessee and the Youth Law Center of abuse and unsafe conditions at the facility.

Both defendants are indicted on charges of first-degree murder, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and property theft up to $60,000 and more.

Two Memphis-Shelby County Schools employees are finalists for state awards honoring their work in education.

“Sure, you can consider if the candidate would vote your way, or if your interests are going to be protected or pursued. You can consider whether or not you both share a love of fried green tomatoes, but without that checklist as your basic guide, all bets are off.”

A 3-on-3 pro basketball league plays a six-game slate Saturday at FedExForum, with former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen and former Memphis Tigers star Robert Dozier among those expected to play.

A new tasting room hopes to put New Chicago on the map.

The manufacturer expects it will be on grocery and convenience store shelves in early 2024. Price, a critical factor, has not been announced. 

With the return of river travel, three companies are currently offering overnight cruises on the Mississippi while nearby cities look to cash in. 

Quinerly, a point guard, averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game in 2022-23 and took home co-SEC Sixth Man of the Year honors.

The Daily Memphian obtained a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office incident reports that say Pickens, who is charged in the killing of Dr. Ben Mauck, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt of first-degree murder in 2016 and aggravated assault in 2014.

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