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    It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Germantown resident who appeared on the show.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    State senator has sights set on DA

    State Sen. Brent Taylor says on “Behind The Headlines” he is ready to make the case for the ouster of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy when the Tennessee Legislature returns to session in January.

    By Bill Dries December 28, 2024
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    When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves

    Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 30, 2024
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    DeSoto officials say NAACP can’t sue circuit clerk

    In September, the DeSoto County NAACP filed a complaint in federal court claiming the county’s 2022 redistricting plan hinders the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.

    By Rob Moore December 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record

    CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.

    By Bianca Phillips December 27, 2024
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    Karat Place celebrates 25 years of helping women

    Melvena Leake leads Karat Place, a nonprofit that helps women recently released from prison find their way back into society through a residential program that provides job training.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale

    The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks paraded down Beale Street Thursday, in anticipation of the 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

    By Patrick Lantrip December 26, 2024
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    MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome

    In a new statement released to the press on Thursday, Dec. 26, board Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman seemed to provide an accelerated timeline for terminating Superintendent Marie Feagins.

    By Laura Testino December 29, 2024
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    CBU making progress, but still on probation

    Christian Brothers University is debt free and expects its first budget surplus in many years, according to Brother Chris Englert, interim president.

    By Jane Roberts December 30, 2024
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    New U of M institute knows the importance of flower power

    The university’s new unit, headed by a global expert in sunflowers, focuses on how to boost agriculture specifically in the Mississippi Delta.

    By Jane Roberts December 29, 2024
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    14 apply for Germantown school board vacancy

    The applicants are a mix of current GMSD parents, lifelong educators and community volunteers.

    By Abigail Warren December 26, 2024
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    Memphis Friends share ‘fruits of the spirit’ with gifted trees

    A Memphis Quaker group will give native fruit trees — mulberry, plum elderberry and more — to a community garden in honor of loved ones for Christmas.

    By Julia Baker December 26, 2024
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    An inside look at MPD’s Operation Code Zero

    A Daily Memphian reporter rode with MPD Lt. Joseph Rucker for about four hours while officers carried out an Operation Code Zero enforcement in Hickory Hill. 

    By Aarron Fleming December 29, 2024
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    On Christmas, everybody eats at Brother Juniper’s

    “We feel like it’s part of our job, especially on Christmas Day of all days, to get up and give back the way we know how, which is with a good meal and some company,” said owner Patrick Koplin at the restaurant’s 25th annual holiday community meal. 

    By Aarron Fleming December 26, 2024
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    Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is blooming again on the Upper Mississippi

    For some, the resurgence of the wild rice is a source of wonder. For others, it’s more of a nuisance, making it hard to maneuver boats through areas that were once easily passable.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk December 29, 2024
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    Ricky Webb served 46 years in prison, all of them unjust

    With the help of Connor Webber, Memphis-based attorney for Tennessee Innocence Project, Webb , 70, was released in early October.

    By Jane Roberts December 27, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Celebration planned for 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroism

    This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.

    By Bill Dries December 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren

    Three teens were injured in a drive-by, the Memphis Tigers have fallen again and we’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve.

    By Bianca Phillips December 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Three teens injured in South Memphis shooting

    The boys were transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

    By Aarron Fleming December 23, 2024
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    Attorney: Claims against Feagins are ‘weak,’ and she ‘absolutely’ wants to keep her job

    “Where I come from, you call somebody a liar, you better have plenty to back that up,” said Feagins’ attorney, Memphis lawyer Alan Crone.

    By Laura Testino December 30, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beloved soul-food spot closes, and the weight falls off

    Reports detail what may have caused the Harvest plane crash, more MSCS schools make the grade and a Memphis Zoo bird’s squawk lives on in “The Lion King.”

    By Bianca Phillips December 23, 2024
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    Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29

    David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.

    By Michael Waddell December 30, 2024
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office wants juvenile records available to criminal court judges

    A proposal before the state Legislature would allow juvenile court records to be used in criminal court bail decisions. But Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said he is also working on a local agreement to do the same thing. 

    By Aarron Fleming December 23, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star

    Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    This Week in Memphis: School’s out for winter; Liberty Bowl game kicks off

    Also happening this week: Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day for the first time since 2005.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 22, 2024

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