Dig in to The Daily Memphian’s crime poll data
The top-line findings suggest how those living in Memphis and Shelby County feel about crime, but the data also suggests differences based on age, race, income and gender.
The top-line findings suggest how those living in Memphis and Shelby County feel about crime, but the data also suggests differences based on age, race, income and gender.
Former pastor admits to abusing kids, Greenlaw will go back to the city and Shelby County is in a state of emergency.
Admissions came during discovery after state appeals court allowed the case to move forward.
The change is a reversal on previous plans for the city’s police department to run the center instead.
The 50,000 customers still waiting on power to be restored can cool down at Baker Community Center as temperatures approach triple digits. MLGW expects boil water advisory to end tomorrow 55,000 MLGW customers without power as triple-digit temperatures approachRelated stories:
Collierville Schools adopted a policy that could help recruit teachers by waiving tuition in situations where hiring is a challenge.
MPD Deputy Chief Samuel Hines provided data on drag racing and reckless driving Tuesday during a Memphis City Council Public Safety Committee.
For a time, Doris Bradshaw walked miles around the neighborhood nearly every day, telling her neighbors about the toxins at the Defense Depot — arsenic, lead, mercury and a host of other chemicals — that seeped into their soil and water. Within the first year, Doris had organized a group of about 1,500 people.
The school board voted to approve a contract extension for Interim Superintendent Toni William, with the stipulation that Williams has to give up her quest to be a permanent superintendent for MSCS.
The council ultimately approved a new set of district lines because of the closeness of October city elections. The council also took the race for City Court Clerk off the same ballot.Related story:
The Southaven Police Department has earmarked almost $92,000 in new technology equipment to help the department in its work.
The wheel-tax hike’s approval on a 9-4 vote ends the county’s budget season with the financing in place for three landmark capital projects.
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said the roughly 30,000 customers still without power Wednesday could be without power for days, as triple-digit temperatures sweep the region.
In additional Shelby County Circuit Court filings, Ja Morant’s father and additional witnesses provide further accounts of the fight that occurred between the Memphis Grizzlies star and a local high school basketball player during a pickup game last summer.