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    County mayor, judge say they have plan to take over juvenile-detention center

    Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2025
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    What the county revenue forecast could mean for your property taxes

    Real estate values in the recently completed countywide property reappraisal are up about 27% compared to in 2021.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Richmond plans first 100 days; Memphis man turns 102

    Veterans Court gets a new judge, Memphis’ “mushroom queen” is moving and the Tigers earn an “embarrassing” win.

    By Bianca Phillips January 24, 2025
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    Mayor Paul Young recognized as Communicator of the Year

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young was named Communicator of the Year, joining a roster of past honorees that includes Joe Birch, Otis Sanford, Dr. James Downing, Penny Hardaway, Ted Townsend and Beverly Robertson.

    By Aisling Mäki January 23, 2025
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    Trump orders release of MLK, JFK and RFK assassination records

    Speaking to reporters, President Donald Trump said, “everything will be revealed,” as he signed an executive order to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and other officials. 

    By The Associated Press, Bill Dries January 23, 2025
  • Food News

    Raising the steaks: Memphis in May barbecue contest adds beef competition

    The one-day addition to the MIM barbecue contest at Liberty Park is tied in with the Fort Worth, Texas based Steak Cookout Association.

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2025
  • Education

    MSCS superintendent search uncertain as interim works on 100-day plan

    Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond, a career education administrator in Memphis, said he has interest in the permanent role. 

    By Laura Testino January 23, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Veteran’s Court changing hands

    The Shelby County Veteran’s Court will have a new leader for the first time in 12 years following the recent retirement announcement of Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson.

    By Aarron Fleming January 23, 2025
  • Education

    Southwest, LOC reach new degree of collaboration

    Under a new agreement, Southwest Community College students will have a streamlined pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree at LeMoyne-Owen College. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 24, 2025
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    700 wins, countless memories: Bubba Luckett preps for special night at CBHS

    On Friday, Brothers will celebrate the coach whose youthful experiment turned into a legendary career.

    By John Varlas January 24, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

    President Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff January 23, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Gallery: MPD’s ‘Sea of Blue’ honors veteran officer

    The Memphis Police Department hosted a “Sea of Blue” event Wednesday night, Jan. 22, for a veteran officer who died earlier this month.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 23, 2025
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    This weekend’s weather: Arctic cold relents after unusual snowfall

    The snowstorm Memphis experienced earlier this month was fairly unusual. But to see an equal amount of snow in southern Louisiana? Now that is rare.

    By MemphisWeather.net January 23, 2025
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    The Early Word: Memphis chefs are up for Beard awards, and Luke can dunk

    Feagins probe revealed another alleged violation, Rittenhouse is ready for round two and the Central High jazz band is heading to New York.

    By Bianca Phillips January 23, 2025
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    Calkins: Want to feel better about MSCS? I give you Ollie Liddell and his fabulous band.

    Hundreds of high school jazz bands audition from all over the world to be invited to the Essentially Ellington contest in May. Only 30 bands make it — and guess where one of them is from. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 23, 2025
  • Education

    U of M, Ducks Unlimited partner to offer conservation certification

    Students who complete the 2-credit course will earn DU ecology conservation certification. 

    By Jane Roberts January 22, 2025
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    OUTMemphis prepares for new reality after federal mandates

    “I think that the climate of fear is the biggest and most urgent and most immediate impact that really can’t be discounted, and it is one of the reasons we want to be so vocal so early,” said OUTMemphis’ CEO. 

    By Jody Callahan January 22, 2025
  • Education

    Rittenhouse invited back to speak at U of M

    At last year’s event, Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly left the stage early, and protesters later chased his supporters across campus. 

    By Jane Roberts February 24, 2025
  • Metro

    TVA ends voluntary conservation measures, passes peak demand

    The Tennessee Valley Authority’s call for voluntary electricity conservation has ended.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 22, 2025
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    MSCS investigation focuses on Feagins’ honesty, ethics

    The Daily Memphian analyzed the report that found Feagins violated an ethics clause in her contract eight times. Attorneys investigated a fourth, procurement-related claim, but could not substantiate it.

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    Feagins removal prompts MSCS takeover proposals from state lawmaker

    By Laura Testino January 22, 2025
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    Calkins: How did it end for Feagins? In chaos, of course.

    “The decision to fire Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins was chaotic but predictable. It felt like the fix was always in.”

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    By Geoff Calkins January 22, 2025
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    The Early Word: Feagins is fired, Davis is back and Jan. 6 rioters are pardoned

    TVA wants you to turn down the heat, the Chickasaw Gardens gates hit a roadblock and Missy Elliot will “work it” on the river.

    By Bianca Phillips January 22, 2025
  • Education

    Feagins plans legal challenge: ‘I’ll see them in court’

    Feagins has denied wrongdoing, and issued a lengthy rebuttal to the board’s claims during a meeting on Jan. 14.

    By Laura Testino January 22, 2025
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    Feagins removal prompts MSCS takeover proposals from state lawmaker

    “We’ve got several pathways,” Tennessee Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, told The Daily Memphian. 

    By Laura Testino January 22, 2025
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    Who is MSCS interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond?

    MSCS board members voted on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to name Roderick Richmond as interim superintendent moments after terminating former district head Marie Feagins. 

    By Laura Testino January 21, 2025

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