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    Harris wants Baptist and Methodist involved in Regional One project

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris told the Memphis Rotary Club he has asked leaders of both of the city’s health care giants about becoming involved in the rebuild of Regional One Health. But he also admitted the discussions haven’t gotten very far yet.

    By Bill Dries May 14, 2024
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    The Lake District property acquired by lender in foreclosure sale

    Developer Yehuda Netanel has fallen short in his attempt to obtain the necessary financing to save his The Lake District project in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell May 15, 2024
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    Skrmetti, other AGs sue EEOC over transgender protections

    A new rule, which says employers prohibiting people from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity is workplace harassment, became law in late April.

    By Jody Callahan May 14, 2024
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    Memphis subpoenas DA’s correspondence with Nichols’ attorneys, DOJ

    In the subpoena, the city is seeking any information that Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy’s office passed on information to attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ estate.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 15, 2024
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    ‘Mere negligence’ not enough for ouster, Halbert’s lawyer says

    Asked about Halbert’s statements, Mayor Lee Harris told The Daily Memphian: “I’m shocked by everything you just said. The rabbit hole has gotten deeper.”

    By Bill Dries May 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: More racism is alleged in Collierville, and Toyota is locked out

    Former MPD officers are indicted over a fatal pursuit, a Memphis man is convicted in two 2019 murders and Domino’s delivers a big gift to St. Jude. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 14, 2024
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    ‘Call Me Director': Buddy Chapman recalls MPD reforms at book signing

    Buddy Chapman looked back on his time as MPD director from 1976 to 1983 during a book signing event for his newly published book, “Call Me Director: Memoir of a Police Reformer.” 

    By Julia Baker May 14, 2024
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    Memphian and seed vault partner to receive World Food Prize

    Cary Fowler, a 1967 graduate of White Station High, and Geoffrey Hawtin created the “doomsday vault,” an underground seed storage facility built in the Svalbard Archipelago in Norway, 600 miles from the North Pole.

    By Jane Roberts May 14, 2024
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    Familiar face takes helm at Bartlett High School

    After a two-year tenure as principal at Arlington High, Shannon Abraham is returning to Bartlett City Schools as head of the district’s high school.

    By Michael Waddell May 13, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Two former MPD officers indicted in fatal crash

    Marquavius Williams, 31, and Ontarian Malone, 27, were indicted April 9 on six counts of leaving the scene of an accident and six counts of official misconduct.

    By Julia Baker May 14, 2024
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    Flood prevention, climate change project underway in Southwest Memphis

    Thirteen years after historic flooding in southwest Memphis, officials broke ground on the South Cypress Creek restoration project.

    By Kambui Bomani May 14, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Conviction for man in murders of woman and infant son

    A local man will serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murders of his infant child and the child’s mother. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker May 13, 2024
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    The Early Word: Grizz bad luck won’t stop, but Southwest students fly high

    Juvenile Court moves to temporary homes, Happy Mexican gets a refresh and a Memphis family wins the Feud.

    By Bianca Phillips May 13, 2024
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    Bright futures: Students design new Arlington Middle outdoor classroom

    Based on an idea borne from the pandemic years, Arlington Middle School has opened an outdoor classroom, providing a different learning environment for students.

    By Michael Waddell May 13, 2024
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    Trauma therapy ‘transformational work’ at 201 Poplar

    Peer-guided healing circles inside the Shelby County Jail helps participating detainees work through trauma, become positive role models and learn to trust in the possibility of healing.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Dueling barbecue contests, Abston’s sentencing

    Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners dive into budgets, and school is out in Lakeland, Bartlett, Arlington and Millington. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 12, 2024
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    Life is sweet for Rebecca Dinstuhl

    Dinstuhl’s co-owner Rebecca Dinstuhl loves the candy business and shepherding a family business, but she also loves football. She was recently named president of the 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By Christin Yates May 13, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    From ballet to gospel, festival showcases Memphis’ artistic side

    “We want to uplift all arts and culture that’s taking place in Shelby County,” Shelby County Arts and Culture Liaison Nykesha Cole said of the Art for All event at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park. 

    By Kambui Bomani May 13, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    City and county navigate difficult budget seasons

    Memphis City Council members weigh a 75-cent tax hike as Shelby County commissioners have to make some decisions about change to the funding for a Regional One Health rebuild.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2024
  • Education

    UTHSC advisory board approves tuition increase

    If the UT board of trustees also approves the college’s budget next month, all of UTHSC’s students would see a 2.9% tuition increase in the fall. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 10, 2024
  • Public Safety

    County establishes temporary Juvenile Court spaces

    Locations in existing Shelby County government office buildings include the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, Shelby County Courthouse and the Shelby County Youth Justice & Education Center.

    By Julia Baker May 12, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Two hospitalized after shooting near Whitehaven Kroger

    Memphis Police Department said the shooting occurred among several vendors selling Mother’s Day gifts like purses, gift baskets and pillows in the parking lot on Shelby Drive near Elvis Presley Boulevard.

    By Julia Baker May 10, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Officer shot suspect after Raleigh stabbing, TBI says

    A Memphis Police Department officer shot and killed a suspect while responding to a domestic violence call on Dumbarton Road early Friday morning, May 10.

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Dr. Morris steps back, and Back Yard Burgers may go bye-bye

    Shelby County nixes bail calculator, Kevin Ritz judgeship nomination moves ahead and we’ve got a breakfast rec for “blue-collar ballers.”

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    New law barring bail affordability calculator is on the books — and in use

    A new law bars judicial commissioners from using an ability-to-pay calculator when setting initial bail, but it does not prevent the consideration of defendants’ financial conditions. Critics say the law is confusing and ultimately unconstitutional.

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2024

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