The grant program that allots each county commissioner $200,000 is at the heart of federal bribery and tax-evasion charges against Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water could generate electricity for the first time in decades. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s massive operations could change in the coming years, shifting the city’s industrial geography and potentially opening up key real estate for other uses. 

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Germantown may annex a sliver of land, the old Jerry’s Sno Cones is coming down and the Tigers clinch the AAC’s No. 1 seed.

The Shelby County commissioner has pleaded not guilty to charges of alleged bribery and attempted tax evasion, and he faces a maximum of 40 years in federal prison. Though, if convicted, he likely would not see that much time behind bars.

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In his first interview since he came to Memphis last year, public safety consultant Fausto Pichardo said citizens should expect a further reduction in violent crime as the the police department builds cases against gang members.

Sherman Weakley, 22, died by suicide, according to his official autopsy.

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4. 

Cordelia’s Market gets new owners, the Grizzlies can’t stop losing in the final seconds and the Ostrander Award show may not go on. 

The proposals include ballot questions for voters countywide in 2026 and an attempt to bring to life the dormant Shelby County Ethics Commission — or abolish it.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright identified three additional instances where Ford steered county funds to nonprofits federal investigators associated with an alleged kickback scheme.

“All future dollars will be spent right here in Collierville, and no more will have to go to another entity,” Collierville Schools Superintendent Russell Dyer said.

A bill requiring Tennessee school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using cellphones and other “wireless communication devices” during instruction time passed in the state House of Representatives Monday.

Vanessa Murtaugh, 46, was indicted Feb. 27 for statutory rape by an authority figure and aggravated statutory rape. 

“This project is a reflection of that shared experience — two cities with so much talent and so much to say. ... Memphis and St. Louis are both places where success doesn’t come easy, but that’s exactly why it’s so worth it.”

Mayor Lee Harris also said he wants to meet with attorneys and other elected officials to see if further steps need to be taken.

The gynecologist did not tell patients that he was re-using the devices, prosecutors said, and also billed Medicare and Medicaid as if the procedures were necessary.

Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on federal charges, state lawmakers want to make it harder to get high and the Grizzlies have a nail-biting weekend. 

Spring conditions create a situation in which strong to severe thunderstorms thrive, bringing the threat of torrential rain, high wind, large hail and, in some cases, tornadoes.

Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.

Also happening this week: Shelby County marks the fifth anniversary of the first local COVID-19 case, and Daylight Saving Time begins.

Two bills seeking to restrict the sale and manufacture of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Tennessee passed through the state House of Representatives Criminal Justice subcommittee last week.

The Guns to Garden program aims to dismantle firearms, then remake them into useful items such as garden tools. On Saturday, dozens of people turned in their weapons in exchange for gift cards.

While the indictment does not name the nonprofits, The Daily Memphian analyzed meeting minutes from the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and the Memphis City Council to determine which nonprofits were likely involved.