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  • Shelby County

    Final 2023 Shelby County Commission meeting foretells issues in new year

    The Shelby County Commission’s final meeting of 2023 will review contract extensions for health care services at the jail and juvenile detention facilities along with a grant for the Memphis Inner-City Rugby program.

    By Bill Dries December 18, 2023
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    Another former MPD officer identified in Tyre Nichols’ case

    Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them. 

    By Ben Wheeler December 18, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in the game, and we’ve got games for you

    Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council wraps up for the year, and the Memphis Tigers play top-ranked UVA.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 17, 2023
  • Metro

    Nonstop dredging kept the Mississippi River open this year

    But moving mountains of sand during historic low water levels creates its own problems.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk December 17, 2023
  • Neighborhoods

    Gaisman Community Center reopens after 2-year rebuild

    “This is the most expensive community center that we have built, ever,” Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker said of the 22,000-square-foot facility at 4221 Macon Road.

    By Kambui Bomani December 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Jaylin McKenzie’s mother files federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis

    The mother of 20-year-old Atlanta native Jaylin McKenzie, who was killed in December 2022 when visiting Memphis, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis and various police department officials.

    By Ben Wheeler December 16, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Memphis homicides broke a record in 2023, Lee talks vouchers and more

    Memphis’ homicide rate, school vouchers and passenger rail were among the topics discussed on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Ben Wheeler December 16, 2023
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    Collierville interviews 5 familiar names for school superintendent

    Superintendent Gary Lilly is leaving, so Collierville Schools carried out interviews for a new superintendent Friday.

    By Abigail Warren December 16, 2023
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    Ford denied temporary protective order from Lowery

    Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.’s request for a temporary order of protection from fellow commissioner Mickell Lowery has been denied — at least for now.

    By Bill Dries, Aarron Fleming December 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Trial date set in Gershun Freeman civil case

    The federal suit against Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., chief jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government about the death of Gershun Freeman is scheduled for trial March 24, 2025.

    By Aarron Fleming December 15, 2023
  • State Government

    Gov. Bill Lee grants clemency to 23

    The Tennessee governor has granted one commutation and 22 pardons, including a Sevier County woman convicted of first-degree murder. Two of those receiving pardons are from Shelby County.

    By The Associated Press December 15, 2023
  • Premium Memphis Tigers Football

    Details of the city’s deal with the U of M to transfer Liberty Stadium

    Documents outline the transfer of stadium ownership from the city to University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation. 

    By Samuel Hardiman December 15, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown schools to charge nonresidents tuition

    Germantown Municipal School District will charge tuition next academic year for those living outside the suburb who want to attend the system’s schools.

    By Abigail Warren December 15, 2023
  • Education

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools interview superintendent finalists

    The start of the interview process is a step toward hiring a new leader for Tennessee’s largest school district, which has been operating with Interim Superintendent Toni Williams in charge since August 2022, when Joris Ray resigned.

    By Laura Testino December 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Incoming council member addresses shooting in her district

    Pearl Walker talks about solutions to crime after five people were shot, leaving two dead, at a car wash on Riverdale Road.

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker December 15, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: How to greet Dillon Brooks; Tennesseans on guns, abortion

    Young wants to keep Chief Davis, the TVA is ready for winter and you can get your sugar fix in Cordova.

    By Bianca Phillips December 15, 2023
  • Downtown

    Mississippi River mayors announce climate efforts at Dubai conference

    During the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, the Mississippi River mayors signed an agreement with an Indian river advocacy group and announced a new pilot program with Munich Reinsurance Co. 

    By Keely Brewer December 15, 2023
  • State Government

    Poll finds support for abortion access and gun reform in Tennessee

    More than three-quarters of Tennessee voters support at least some access to abortion, background-check requirements and restricting “high-risk” people’s access to guns.

    By Ian Round December 14, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Briarcrest’s Frizzell makes top 10 for Grammy teacher of the year

    Some 2,000 educators were nominated for the honor, which recognizes contributions to music and the industry made by individual teachers.

    By Jane Roberts December 15, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Joe Brown draws five challengers in March primaries

    The March 5 primary is Shelby County’s first election of 2024 and is topped by Tennessee’s presidential primary. The race for General Sessions Court clerk is the only countywide position on the ballot in 2024.

    By Bill Dries December 14, 2023
  • South Memphis

    In from the cold: TVA shows off Allen Plant improvements

    Following last year’s Winter Storm Elliott and mandatory, rolling blackouts, the TVA has invested about $123 million to prepare its equipment for extreme weather. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 14, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Paul Young says MPD Chief Davis will stay

    “We’ve had a number of dialogues over the past couple of months, and I feel confident that she can and will be able to lead us into a better space with regards to public safety.”

    By Bill Dries, Samuel Hardiman December 15, 2023
  • Business

    One-Stop Shop: Job-skills training center planned for Memphis

    The Memphis One-Stop Center is an accelerated training center that will produce credentialed job candidates for the region’s job market each year.

    By Sophia Surrett December 15, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Regions sued in elder-fraud case; Satan Club is a go

    Families share stories of alleged abuse at Youth Villages, a local judge goes to jail and Kansas State’s loss is the Memphis Tigers’ gain.

    By Bianca Phillips December 14, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    How the idea for Memphis-Atlanta passenger rail was resurrected

    Memphis wasn’t part of original expansion plans for passenger-rail service in and through Tennessee. But connecting Memphis to Nashville would also give travelers New Orleans and Chicago. 

    By Bill Dries December 14, 2023

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