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    Local leaders react to deadly shooting at Trump rally

    Former President Donald Trump was bloodied, but said he was “fine” Saturday after the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The attack at a Pennsylvania political rally left at least two people dead and two critically injured.

    By The Associated Press July 14, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Lawful lessons: Students learn about legal system

    Through an internship, teenagers get a taste of working in a private firm, corporate law division or government agency. They visit courtrooms, attend trials, hear motions and network with legal professionals. 

    By Julia Baker July 13, 2024
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    Steelers’ Rodney Williams doesn’t take high school experience for granted

    Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.

    By Frank Bonner II July 13, 2024
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    New Mississippi River Bridge gets huge federal investment

    “This unprecedented investment in Memphis marks the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee state history and will be transformative for our infrastructure,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man charged in Young Dolph killing to remain free despite recent arrest

    A man accused of organizing the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph will remain out on bond despite a recent arrest in Mississippi.

    By Aarron Fleming July 12, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    Two very different views of bail from Spickler and Taylor

    At the center of the debate between Taylor and Spickler is how bail should be implemented, a topic of sometimes fierce disagreement between elected leaders, government officials and the general public.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 12, 2024
  • Elections

    Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot

    Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.

    By Abigail Warren July 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: MAS has new interim leader, and The Walk is still walking

    Early voting is open, Stereo Alley is official and the old Muddy’s Grindhouse has been put to “Good” use.

    By Bianca Phillips July 12, 2024
  • Elections

    Ballot Basics: Early voting July 12-27

    Here is everything you need to know about how to vote early ahead of the Aug. 1 election day in Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
  • Elections

    Early voting could draw half of total election turnout

    Early voting opens Friday, July 12, in an election cycle that was much different four years ago due to COVID-19. The pandemic is over, but it’s still complicating turnout predictions for the Aug. 1 ballot.

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    Ballot Basics: Early voting July 12-27

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
  • Elections

    Three federal primaries in August set stage for November election

    As early voting opens Friday, July 12, here is a look at the primaries for the two Congressional districts that cover Shelby County and the race for one of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
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    Mayor Young appoints interim leader of Memphis Animal Services

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the appointment announcement at a Thursday night meeting of his administration with more than 35 animal advocates from across the area.

    By Jody Callahan July 12, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Downtown street to be renamed after trailblazing judge

    At a reception celebrating her honor, retired judge Bernice Donald pointed out the significance of the street sign that will hang within what was once known as “Cotton Row.”

    By Julia Baker July 12, 2024
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    Sterick developers have plans for newly named Stereo Alley

    The historic alleyway runs east from Second Street now to Fourth Street between Court and Madison avenues. Stuart Harris, a developer who spearheaded a renaming effort, said the “in-between” place holds “a lot of possibility and magic.”

    By Laura Testino July 15, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Church’s Chicken employee mourned as police look for her killer

    Longtime service worker apparently killed over food order argument.

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2024
  • Business

    Board runs over contentious Westwood gas station

    “They bring crime. People hanging out, shootings, killings,” one board member said. However, the applicant says he wants a family business in the neighborhood.

    By Jody Callahan July 11, 2024
  • Public Safety

    15 Memphians caught in sweeping drug trafficking indictment

    Federal agents seized 938 grams of meth, 541 grams of fentanyl, 200 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and about 26 pounds of marijuana during the course of their investigation, according to the office.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Half Shell is sold, and Ron Olson has a meow-ment

    Marie Feagins celebrates 100 days, Zach Edey sits out with ankle pain and we’ve got a recipe for potato chip-coated chicken tenders.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2024
  • Elections

    Senate District 30’s Sara Kyle faces primary challenger

    Longtime Tennessee Sen. Sara Kyle faces a Democratic primary challenger on the August ballot — Erika Stotts Pearson, a perennial candidate for higher office.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 03, 2024
  • Elections

    District 97’s John Gillespie faces primary challenger

    The Republican primary winner is likely to face a spirited general-election challenge. State House District 97, which includes parts of East Memphis and Bartlett, is among the most competitive in the state. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 03, 2024
  • Elections

    State House District 96 will stay blue with a new face

    The Cordova-based state House seat is the only Shelby County seat with no incumbent. With no Republican or independent contenders, the August Democratic primary will determine who gets the seat.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
  • Education

    SchoolSeed takes over Kindred Place, will reopen Midtown building

    The organization helps preventchild abuse by helping parents deal with their frustration and counseling them through triggering events.

    By Jane Roberts July 11, 2024
  • Education

    MSCS head Marie Feagins celebrates first 100 days

    New Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins said her first 100 days went “exactly the way that I had hoped.” 

    By King Jemison July 11, 2024
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: A story about Ron Olson, pneumonia, a painting — and so many cats.

    Olson thought he was giving away a painting of a cat. Instead, he tapped into a massive, enthusiastic and wonderfully supportive cat community he didn’t know existed before.

    By Geoff Calkins July 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Where cops and recovering addicts live are hot topics

    MLGW and xAI are both designing greywater plants, Brian Kelsey is still going to prison and Jaylen Wells saves the day.

    By Bianca Phillips July 10, 2024

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