Law enforcement officials said those arrested include fugitives, sex offenders and violent criminals wanted in Memphis and Shelby County. 

Three women were named in the filing. Two of the names match current or former employees of the district. The Daily Memphian is not naming these women because it could not confirm their employment with certainty.

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A sure sign of summer (besides 100 degree temps) is here; the Summer Avenue tour continues; and you tell us what we should do next.

The Memphis rapper behind a popular song is the latest addition to Yo Gotti’s CMG record label.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders put a positive spin on TCAP numbers released by the state Wednesday, July 6, saying they represent “unprecedented gains.”

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Olive Branch elected officials reopened a discussion Tuesday on creating a residential rental property registry only two weeks after seemingly putting an end to any action.

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers. 

The proposal is a response to the recent ban on abortions in Tennessee following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

The Tigers’ 2021 class ranked No. 49 by Rivals.com. The 2022 class ranked No. 46 and the 2023 class is currently ranked No. 56. 

A Memphis-based organization will receive up to $300,000 in general operating grants — distributed over three years — and a project grant of up to $7,500.

Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

This week’s Inked shares news on more multifamily plans for the Raymond James building, the Caption by Hyatt opening, a potential update on the former Office Depot building in the Medical District and 2021 annual report data from Memphis Tourism.

In the third and final installment of The Daily Memphian’s series on domestic violence: What do offenders have in common? How are they different? Can we tell when violence is about to escalate? Is there hope offenders can change? And can the problem be brought under control?

Former MLGW president and CEO: “The consultant’s presentation seemed designed to frighten and make people afraid to take the risk of leaving TVA, rather than make us aware of its benefits and rewards.”

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP recently welcomed Mrinalini “Melanie” R. Jayashankar to the law firm, and Lia Lansky is one of six national experts chosen for the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2022–2024 Exercise is Medicine Emerging Leaders Program.

The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers. 

The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.

A poll of dealers in the Greater Memphis Automobile Dealers Association showed their backlog of tags at more than 7,400 with some applied for as far back as April.

U.S. Rep. David Kustoff began his Law Enforcement and First Responder Appreciation Tour in Collierville on Tuesday, the first of about a dozen stops the congressman will make throughout his West Tennessee district.

Opera Memphis is currently considering four properties for its new home, three of which are located in the Edge District, an area that Ned Canty said “was deeply appealing from the beginning.”

Quinones scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds in the Warriors loss to the Lakers on Monday.

At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.

Matt Thompson has the office of an expeditioner. The nook of a room, charmingly messy, is home to an aquarium with miniscule fresh shrimp just behind the desk, a small bronze statue of an elk (in commemoration to Teton Trek) and freshly muddied boots standing against the wall.

In the past six years, Alexis Pugh has led Memphis Animal Services through what some have called a miraculous transformation. However, some controversial changes lead others to disagree with her approach. 

The latest installment of our Summer Avenue restaurant guide includes the small stretch that might be the culinary heart of the street.