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  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mempho coming in May; Alex’s Tavern’s secret to success

    A local judge is suspended, MLGW’s new LEDs are lighting up the night and automatic gratuities are here to stay.

    By Bianca Phillips October 17, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission to revisit linking wages to EDGE incentives

    Shelby County commissioners kick off a new effort Monday, Oct. 16, to require a certain level of pay for companies getting property-tax incentives from the Economic Development Growth Engine.

    By Bill Dries October 16, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Excessive force: 30+ incidents in three years at 201 Poplar, records show

    The 31 incidents occurred between June 2018 and September 2021, and they involved at least 27 correctional officers.

    By Ben Wheeler October 16, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Exclusive: Reprimanded judge talks why she’s been away from the bench

    Shelby County Criminal Court 9 Judge Melissa Boyd said she reached an agreement with the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct to temporarily step down after complaints and an order of protection were filed against her.

    By Aarron Fleming October 16, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: MLGW budget vote, Freedom Awards

    A proposed rate increase is on the table for MLGW, the Civil Rights Museum gives out annual awards and Rhodes College will finally inaugurate its president.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ‘Judicial economy’ keeps trial together for five charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

    “The bottom line is we don’t like to separate trials because they cost more money, they take more time and you inconvenience more people,” said Hank Fradella, a professor at Arizona State University.

    By Julia Baker November 09, 2023
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    As Memphis flips on LEDs, residents really see the light

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water is on track to change all of Memphis’ streetlights to LEDs by year-end, but the project hasn’t been without criticism.

    By Keely Brewer October 15, 2023
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    At Alex’s, ‘tavern-keeper’ Rocky believes in good food, good music and treating people right

    Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true. 

    By Christin Yates October 15, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports an inmate death

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a potential inmate suicide death inside the Shelby County Divisions of Corrections as of Saturday, Oct. 14.

    By Kambui Bomani October 17, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’

    On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days. 

    By Abigail Warren October 16, 2023
  • Music

    History of Downtown music festivals holds plenty of off-stage drama

    The music festival that began as an off-shoot of the Memphis In May International Festival 46 years ago has at times had a turbulent history as it has grown into a major attraction. 

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    Mempho producing a new music festival in Tom Lee Park in May

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2023
  • Premium Metro

    Whip-smart intellect, old-school drive propelled Janet Hooks

    From the South Parkway-Heiskell Farm Historic District to city hall, she stood her ground and innovated. 

    By Jane Roberts October 14, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Demonstrators gather Downtown in support of Palestine

    Memphis protesters carried signs with messages including “I stand with Palestine” and “end apartheid.”

    By Rob Moore October 14, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis man charged in shooting that wounded two MPD officers

    Charles Williams II was indicted on two counts each of criminal attempt of second-degree murder, plus other charges, in the March 30 shooting on East Raines Road.

    By Ben Wheeler October 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Lawyers argue if state’s ‘stand your ground’ law applies in Morant civil suit

    Morant has claimed immunity from the civil lawsuit under the state’s “stand your ground” law, saying he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 fight. But does the law apply in this case? 

    By Aarron Fleming October 13, 2023
  • Metro

    Photo Gallery: Memphis protest and prayer rally for Palestine

    Palestine supporters take part in a prayer and protest on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Downtown Memphis.

    By Mark Weber October 13, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Amid stadium negotiations, Young will flip the coin at U of M-Tulane game

    The University of Memphis’ athletic director says the U of M wants to start building a relationship with the mayor-elect.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 13, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Mempho producing a new music festival in Tom Lee Park in May

    The group that started the Mempho festival is behind the effort and in recent years has branched out to booking a variety of other music events beyond the festival.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS presentation shows how facilities overhaul may unfold

    MSCS officials shared the plans on Wednesday during the first meeting of a new steering committee that’s helping the district develop its buildings strategy and generate community support for it.

    By Laura Testino October 13, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Music Fest is a no go, and it’s closing time for Doc’s Wine

    U of M wants stadium funds ASAP, a new fine-dining spot is coming to South Main and we tell you where to find dim sum for a small sum.

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2023
  • Premium On the Record

    Inside the strategy of a winning mayoral campaign

    The On The Record podcast talks to Daniel Deriso and Grif Gray, who helped guide Mayor-elect Paul Young’s successful campaign. 

    By Samuel Hardiman October 13, 2023
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    U of M athletic director: Delay on stadium could cost millions

    Veatch says a delay could cost the University of Memphis years of revenue.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 12, 2023
  • Music

    Beale Street Music Festival ‘paused,’ barbecue contest moves to Liberty Park

    Memphis in May confirmed in a Thursday, Oct. 12, press release that, at least for next year, the music festival would be “paused” and the barbecue fest would move to Liberty Park.

    By Bill Dries October 12, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Victim identified in deadly I-55 crash after police chase

    A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.

    By Beth Sullivan October 12, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Trial date set for rape case against Cleotha Henderson

    Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee set the trial date during a Thursday, Oct. 12, report date. 

    By Julia Baker October 12, 2023

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