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  • City of Memphis

    Pine Hill golf clubhouse opens with a different view

    “Pine Hill needed a win,” Mayor Paul Young said at the opening of the new clubhouse, which overlooks the revamped golf course in Longview Heights that opened last June.

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man accused of shooting MPD officer spars with judge

    Geronimo Kee’s second outburst came after his March 11 arraignment, when he also argued with Judge Christian Johnson.

    By Aarron Fleming March 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Two individuals barricaded in Southaven warehouse

    Hamilton Road was blocked off Monday morning as multiple law enforcement agencies from DeSoto County made the scene. 

    By Rob Moore March 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama

    Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 25, 2024
  • Premium State Government

    Pride flag ban bill moves ahead

    “We kind of have a volume problem,” OUTMemphis executive director Molly Quinn said of the at least 18 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly this year.

    By Ian Round March 25, 2024
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    If Melissa Boyd is removed from office, what happens next?

    After a recent joint recommendation from legislators, it seems likely that Judge Melissa Boyd will be removed from office. Her seat would normally be temporarily filled and then an election would follow. But new legislation could change that.

    By Aarron Fleming March 25, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Kinfolk opens and Showboats season kicks off

    Also happening this week: Judge Melissa Boyd is due in court, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 24, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    Understaffed and underpaid: Top jailer cites reasons for security issues

    A December 2023 deposition provides testimony from assistant chief jailer George Askew about the state of the Shelby County jail and how it’s run. 

    Related story: 

    Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backward

    By Ben Wheeler March 24, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backward

    “We were able to remedy the problem,” said former Shelby County Sheriff and former county mayor Mark Luttrell. “Why did the remedy not stay in place?”

    By Ben Wheeler March 24, 2024
  • Premium North Memphis

    Decades into Velsicol cleanup, community remains skeptical

    At a rare community meeting Thursday evening, tensions between about 30 community members and a couple company representatives boiled over. One message was clear: The community doesn’t trust Velsicol.

    By Keely Brewer March 26, 2024
  • Education

    Rhodes College unveils National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza

    The plaza commemorates the nine historically black fraternities and sororities founded at American universities during the 1900s. 

    By Kambui Bomani March 24, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    Crime exodus is real, Memphis business leaders say

    Business leaders on “Behind The Headlines” say Memphians leaving the city because of crime is a real threat to the city’s economic prosperity, and they had to act on the problem. 

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Southaven woman charged in her child’s murder

    DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton confirmed that Jessica Tabor is currently charged with one count of capital murder.

    By Rob Moore March 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Memphis leaders discuss police, racism and legislation at national convening

    Speakers throughout the day included family members of Tyre Nichols and other nationally recognized police brutality victims, Memphis Mayor Paul Young and state Sen. Raumesh Akbari.

    By Julia Baker March 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Suspect arrested in Walmart shooting, which left one critically injured

    The shooting occurred at the business located at 577 N. Germantown Pkwy. at 2:17 p.m. Friday, March 22.

    By Julia Baker March 23, 2024
  • Shelby County

    More audits of Halbert’s office likely after special prosecutor’s visit

    Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty Wamp and her investigators finished their two-day visit to look at problems within the Shelby County Clerk’s office. 

    By Bill Dries March 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man shot near FedExForum

    A man was shot at an apartment complex near FedExForum Friday morning, March 22, just hours before Memphis is set to host first-round games in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. 

    By Aarron Fleming March 22, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help

    “Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.

    By Bianca Phillips March 22, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

    The Volunteer State is just one of three states where name, photographs and likeness are considered a property right rather than a right of publicity.

    By The Associated Press March 21, 2024
  • Update Midtown

    Suspicious package call shuts down part of Union Avenue

    A suspicious package call shut down part of Union Avenue Thursday afternoon, March 21, as the Memphis Police Department investigated a possible bomb threat.

    By Aarron Fleming March 21, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Clerk’s office doesn’t understand software, state comptroller says

    The local government audit unit of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office issued its report Thursday, March 21, on incorrect revenue figures from the Shelby County Clerk’s office after a three-week investigation that included a week in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries March 21, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee Senate advances nearly $2 billion business tax cut, refund to prevent lawsuit

    At issue are concerns that the state’s franchise tax violates a U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause provision, which bans states from passing laws that burden interstate commerce.

    By The Associated Press March 21, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Rittenhouse gets run off, and smart meters are still dumb

    Biden taps Kevin Ritz for a judgeship, the Terrace at the River Inn has a new menu and Coach Taylor Jenkins got knocked down (but he got up again).

    By Bianca Phillips March 21, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Nigel Lewis, local public defender, dies after cancer battle

    Friends and family recalled Nigel Lewis as a talented attorney and a tireless advocate for his clients. He also is remembered for his Catholic faith, his “glowing” personality and his love of the jam band Phish.

    By Aarron Fleming March 21, 2024
  • Premium Health Care

    UTHSC opening health center in Soulsville

    Located in the heart of Soulsville, the new clinic will be on the next block from the Stax Museum and the Soulsville Foundation. 

    By Aisling Mäki March 21, 2024

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