The murder trial against former security guard Gregory Livingston entered its fourth day Thursday, May 2, during which the defendant declined to testify and the defense counsel and prosecution rested their cases.

The plaintiffs argue in court filings that sex is properly determined not by external genitalia but by gender identity, which they define in their brief as “a person’s core internal sense of their own gender.” 

Chris Englert was principal/president at CBHS for nearly three decades. He left in 2019 to take another assignment.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Memphis Mayor Paul Young are pushing for stiffer penalties for people who are caught possessing gun “switches.”

Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.

Throughout the day Wednesday, the prosecution and defense examined six witnesses and experts, including a medical examiner, witnesses and law-enforcement personnel.

Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson intends to nominate Bob Morris to a municipal judgeship when the city’s aldermen meet next on Tuesday, May 7.

Funding requests came before Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, May 1, in committee sessions. They appear to be a move toward a corrective-action plan, but the pay raises are likely to face more questions.

Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.

Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.

MSCS says it is investing an additional $28.4 million toward teacher salaries in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The budget proposal includes a 6% pay raise for county employees. The county commission begins budget hearings later this month with votes on the plan some time in June.

Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.

Jennifer Fason spoke before a crowd of 200 who gathered at Orange Mound Community Center Tuesday, April 30, at the latest One Memphis forum led by Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”

Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”

Shelby County officials discovered asbestos, mold and lead at the Shelby County Juvenile Court building last week, according to Judge Tarik Sugarmon.

South Memphis residents were celebrating Tuesday as Sterilization Services of Tennessee left its home of nearly 50 years. 

“You’ll have a job; it just may not be the role or title that you have right now,” MSCS Superintendent Feagins told staffers during a meeting.

The 6% proposed raise for all county employees comes two years after Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris proposed and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a 5% pay hike.

The Associated Press reported the DEA planned to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The move is a bureaucratic step that could open up further pathways to legalization.

The groundbreaking at Willow Park in East Memphis Tuesday, April 30, is the start of building the infrastructure for a fiber broadband network that is to connect the system to at least 85% of the city.

U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Thomas L. Parker sentenced Roosevelt Wilson, 43, for possessing the devices and receiving them from overseas.

The Lake District’s foreclosure sale is back on, the sun isn’t setting on a controversial solar farm and we tell you where to find Yemeni coffee.

Staff members are conducting all proceedings and administrative work virtually.