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  • State Government

    Gov. Lee sends more THP troopers to Memphis — again

    More than 50 troopers will contribute to an ongoing “surge” over the next few weeks, after state Sen. Brent Taylor pleaded for more help fighting crime in Memphis. 

    By Ian Round November 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Assault charges dropped against Ja Morant’s friend Davonte Pack

    The charge stemmed from a fight involving him, Morant and college basketball player Joshua Holloway in July 2022. The fight was allegedly over a pickup game of basketball at a house Morant owns in Eads.

    By Aarron Fleming November 21, 2023
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium

    In something of a domino effect, the Smith family donation for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will free up cash for the Memphis Grizzlies and the City of Memphis to do renovations at FedExForum. 

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    Calkins: Fred Smith rides to the rescue (with $50 million) to forge a stunning stadium deal

    By Samuel Hardiman November 21, 2023
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    Calkins: Fred Smith and family ride to the rescue (with $50 million) to forge a stunning stadium deal

    “Who put an end to the stadium fracas? Fred Smith and family, of course.”

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    FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium

    By Geoff Calkins November 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: Memphis cop offers Hope, and ‘more Aldama’ is the answer

    Former MPD officer is sentenced in pepper-spray case, the Tigers take a trip to the tropics and we help you get a start on holiday shopping. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 21, 2023
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    Hope Activated: ‘Without hope, all of us are gone’

    After he lost one son to gang violence and another was sent to prison, Randy Taylor, a Memphis Police Department officer, created local nonprofit Hope Activated to mentor the city’s youth.

    By Julia Baker November 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Ex-MPD officer sentenced to one year of diversion in pepper spray incident

    After William Skelton’s one-year diversion, his case will be dismissed, and he will be eligible for expungement.

    By Julia Baker November 20, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council puts up flurry of new ballot questions as term nears end

    The council also takes a final vote Tuesday, Nov. 21, on a fiber broadband initiative and sets a December vote on a proposed MLGW rate hike.

    By Bill Dries November 20, 2023
  • Education

    Nashville, Shelby County withdraw challenge to Tennessee private school voucher law after long fight

    Nashville and Shelby County governments have pulled out of their more than 3-year-old legal dispute with the state over a 2019 private school voucher law.

    By Marta W. Aldrich November 20, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Meet the new City Council; Realtors watch Missouri case

    Shooter found dead after manhunt had history of domestic violence, county faces another inmate death suit and Nineteenth Century Club may be spared from white paint. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 20, 2023
  • Metro

    Farm conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, if farmers can get funded

    The Johnson family is raising cattle on about 15 of the 200 acres they own in Mississippi. During long spells without rain, the grass dries up, and the Johnsons have to buy hay. Then the pond dries up and they have to use a hose from the house to water the cows. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk November 20, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    The new Memphis City Council: What each member brings in 2024

    Here’s a look at all 13 members of the Memphis City Council that takes office in January.

    By Bill Dries November 20, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Second inmate death lawsuit filed against Bonner, chief jailer and county

    The lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee alleges the Shelby County jail is understaffed, poorly supervised and holds inmates longer than necessary.

    By Aarron Fleming November 20, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Grizz take on Dillon Brooks, holiday season kicks off

    Also happening: The Memphis Tigers take a trip to the Bahamas, and we’ve got your guide to mastering Thanksgiving with recipes, music and more.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 19, 2023
  • Metro

    Bellevue Baptist Church senior pastor diagnosed with kidney cancer

    “I’ve had some tests and all, but we’ll be going through a few more things,” said Bellevue Baptist pastor Steve Gaines.

    By Kambui Bomani November 20, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Multiple shooting suspect had history of domestic violence charges

    The man found dead after allegedly carrying out killings of four victims and critically injuring another had a checkered past that involved charges of attempted second-degree murder, state charges of domestic assault and federal charges of felon in possession of a handgun.

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    Manhunt following shootings at three locations ends with suspect's death

    By Julia Baker November 22, 2023
  • Education

    Arlington school board chair to lead statewide association

    Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.

    By Michael Waddell November 19, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Tenn. lawmakers unsure of how to go about rejecting federal funding

    Eight hours of meetings focused on federal education funding and whether Tennessee should give that funding up wrapped last week. Here are some of the main takeaways.

    By Ian Round November 19, 2023
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    Manhunt following shootings at three locations ends with suspect’s death

    Four female victims are dead and one injured after separate shootings Saturday that seem to be related, police said. The male suspect was later found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 19, 2023
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    National Adoption Day ‘is always a very uplifting occasion’

    Jamie Steward and her husband Chris Steward first met Kamryn and Marcquese ten years ago, when the two children were 5 and 3 years old, and on Saturday, Nov. 18 the Stewards officially made them a part of the family.

    By Kambui Bomani November 19, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Two teens fatally shot within days, miles of each other in Frayser

    “There’s something that’s got to be done so no other mother has to feel this pain,” said Angela Kirkendoll, whose son Myra died this week. 

    By Julia Baker November 18, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Mayor Jim Strickland doubles down on ‘broken’ criminal justice system on WKNO

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about coming to the end of his 8-year tenure as mayor in the first part of a two-part interview on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2023
  • Elections

    On the Ballot: Historic finish to Memphis’ election season

    Here’s a look at how the 2023 election season shook out, and what’s coming up on the ballot for Memphis voters in 2024.

    By Holly Whitfield November 17, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Lawyers for Michael Oher want the Tuohys to stop using his name

    Oher has been battling the Tuohys in court about a conservatorship that gave the couple control over Oher’s finances, education and medical decisions as well as the ability to sign contracts on his behalf.

    By Aarron Fleming November 17, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to consider pay raise for Mayor-elect Paul Young

    Memphis City Council Chairman Martavius Jones is proposing a pay raise from the current $170,817 Mayor Jim Strickland makes to $210,000 a year starting Jan. 1 when Mayor-elect Paul Young takes office.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2023

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