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<strong>The pole-mounted camera clearly shows the Shelby County Sheriff&rsquo;s deputy in the center of the video looking down at Tyre Nichols.</strong> (Screenshot from Video 4)Metro

Analysis: How medics failed to give care to Tyre Nichols

A moment-by-moment look at the video reveals exactly how long Nichols went without medical attention after he was beaten by MPD officers, even after other officers, Memphis Fire Department EMTs and a Sheriff’s Deputy arrived.

By The Daily Memphian Staff, Eric Barnes, Julia Baker 9 hours ago
Metro

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over TVA’s long-term contracts

The U.S. District Court judge suggested the plaintiffs take their grievances to Congress, not the court system. 

By Keely Brewer February 03, 2023
Subscribers only State Government

Lawmakers debate bills to ban drag shows and health care for trans youth

“I wish you could understand what these kids go through, what it’s like to be forced to live in the wrong body,” one Memphis physician told lawmakers.

By Ian Round 3 hours ago
Shelby County

County Commission considers better law enforcement training in wake of Nichols’ death

The two resolutions signal a return to the issue of use of force by law enforcement for the commission as well as the Memphis City Council nearly three years after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis prompted votes by both bodies on a series of similar resolutions.

By Bill Dries 3 hours ago

  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Ja’s friends bring drama; State lawmakers try to ban drag

    Another Memphis cop is fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, dogs at MAS get new turf and we take a deep dive into FedEx cuts.

    By Bianca Phillips 41 minutes ago
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: A deeper look at dollar figures in the mayor’s race

    Three contenders reported raising $300,000 or better in the first financial report of the mayor’s race. J.W. Gibson talked on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about his mix of contributions with self financing and why he wants to depart from outgoing Mayor Jim Strickland’s “brilliant at the basics” theme.

    By Bill Dries 3 hours ago
  • Metro

    Pumping Mississippi River water west: Drought solution or pipe dream?

    Pumping water from the Mississippi River to drought-stricken western states is an option, but an expensive one. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk 3 hours ago
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis Animal Services debuts play yards with stadium AstroTurf

    Dogs will romp on the same Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium turf that University of Memphis football players put blood, sweat and tears on, Coach Ryan Silverfield said.

    By Alicia Davidson 14 hours ago
  • Subscribers only Criminal Justice

    GPS darts can make police pursuits safer, but they’re no silver bullet

    New GPS technology can be expensive, but it’s one way police are reducing the need for high-speed chases. 

    By Don Wade 19 hours ago
  • Arts & Culture

    Dionne Warwick brings star power to U of M music center opening

    Student musicians backed the legendary singer at the grand opening gala for the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis.

    By Aarron Fleming February 05, 2023
  • Metro

    Protesters take to street, while skaters honor Nichols’ bold spirit

    One group camped in the middle of a Downtown intersection to make their demands known. Another rolled out a freewheeling celebration of a fellow skateboarder.

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    Swift release of Nichols’ bodycam footage hasn’t opened door for other MPD videos

    By Aarron Fleming, Alicia Davidson February 04, 2023
  • Metro

    Swift release of Nichols’ bodycam footage hasn’t opened door to other MPD videos

    The quick release of footage of the Tyre Nichols’ beating is an anomaly for MPD, which has not released video or other details in a series of officer-involved shootings since November.

    By Marc Perrusquia, Laura Faith Kebede February 04, 2023
  • Subscribers only Criminal Justice

    Crew crime: Group burglaries trouble law enforcement and businesses

    Memphis Police Department footage shows more than 20 participants bursting into businesses in some recent burglaries.

    By Alicia Davidson February 04, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Protect Our Aquifer director: ‘A time to choose’ between energy, potable water

    Sarah Houston talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the coal ash cleanup still in progress at the old TVA Allen Fossil Plant and its impact on the Memphis Sands aquifer, which supplies the city’s water.

    By Bill Dries February 04, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW’s pumping station slated for estimated $65M overhaul

    The Allen pumping station’s condition is “likely the worst in the MLGW system,” according to a water program delivery manager. 

    By Keely Brewer February 04, 2023
  • Subscribers only Criminal Justice

    Risk of car accidents handcuffs police pursuits

    Restrictive police pursuit policies are becoming the norm nationally and in the Memphis area. This means fewer crashes, fewer injuries and deaths. But some criminals know police probably won’t chase, so they get away.

    By Don Wade February 04, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS board member could have conflict of interest, state attorney general says

    Keith Williams, who represents District 6, also serves as executive director of the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association, the oldest of the district’s two teacher unions.

    By Aarron Fleming February 03, 2023
  • Subscribers only City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council attorney warns of ‘possible legal violations’ due to private meeting

    “It is my responsibility to advise the Council when I learn of possible legal violations and advise of the appropriate steps to be taken to protect its interests,” attorney Allan Wade said. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 03, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Memphis Police officer Preston Hemphill fired

    Hemphill is the sixth MPD officer to be fired for violating police policies in the Jan. 7 death of Tyre Nichols.

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    State board suspends 2 of 3 fired EMTs over failure to help Tyre Nichols

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Justice Department and Police Chiefs Association to review Memphis Police Department

    The review of the department will include a look at special police units and use-of-force policies. It is the second MPD review by the Justice Department in six years. A 2016 review was cut short by the Trump administration.

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2023
  • Metro

    State board suspends 2 of 3 fired EMTs over failure to help Tyre Nichols

    The Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board voted unanimously Friday, Feb. 3, to suspend the licenses of former Memphis Fire Department EMTs JaMichael Sandridge and Robert Long, effective immediately.

    By Ian Round February 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Giant panda Le Le remembered as ‘easygoing, playful’

    A somber mood hovered over the China exhibit as the Memphis Zoo grieves the death of Le Le, its male giant panda.

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    One of Memphis Zoo’s giant pandas dies

    By Abigail Warren February 03, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Henderson pleads not guilty to Fletcher murder charges

    Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston, was arraigned on multiple counts Friday, including a charge of first-degree murder in the killing of Eliza Fletcher.

    By Alicia Davidson February 03, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Local pastor identifies officer injured in library shooting

    Bishop Brandon Porter said the officer injured in Thursday’s shooting was also the director of security at his church. 

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    TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting

    By Aarron Fleming February 03, 2023
  • Metro

    One of Memphis Zoo’s giant pandas dies

    Le Le was born July 18, 1998, in China and came to Memphis in 2003. At that time, Memphis was one of four U.S. zoos to have panda bears.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff, Abigail Warren February 03, 2023
  • Subscriber Only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Police chases are perilous; Ja and JJJ win (but Grizz lose)

    Memphis City Council considers police reforms, city launches text alerts and the TVA’s smokestacks are coming down. 

    By Bianca Phillips 16 hours ago
  • Education

    St. Agnes, St. Dominic unveil $20M improvements and new facility

    Construction begins this winter where the old campus gym sat. Buckman Hall will be torn down in 2024 for the second phase of the campaign. 

    By Jane Roberts February 03, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Arrow Creative’s ‘The Look’ contest eyes local fashion photographers

    “It took me to more of a business mindset and helped me approach photography in a totally different way,” said Memphian Erica Ross of Arrow Creative’s “The Look” fashion photography contest, which Ross won in 2021.

    By Alicia Davidson February 03, 2023
  • Metro

    Journalist Samuel Hardiman joins The Daily Memphian

    Memphis journalist Samuel Hardiman has joined The Daily Memphian as an enterprise and investigative reporter. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 03, 2023

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