Cost estimates for the new high school proposed for the Cordova area.

The cost of building new high schools in Cordova and Frayser has more than doubled since the projects were first proposed. The debate about what to do involves money, equity and what amenities are needed for a state-of-the-art school.

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The “From Numbers to Narratives: Exploring Prosecution & Safety in Shelby County” data walk on Wednesday, March 13, was the culmination of a year-long partnership between Vera Institute and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and other local organizations. 

The fire started at the U.S. congressman’s home on Kenilworth Place in Midtown around 3:05 p.m.

For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year. 

Rittenhouse speech causes uproar, Kee’s bond is raised and Halbert’s new numbers project a deficit for Regional One plans.

While I-55 bridge repairs are underway, the Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation are waiting to hear how much the federal government will contribute to the cost of replacing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. 

With all 47 precincts in the county reporting, unofficial results indicate the DeSoto voters agreed with the rest of the state in primary races for U.S. president and U.S. Senate.

The event is sponsored by Turning Point, which describes itself as on a mission to build the largest, most-active conservative group on high school and college campuses in the nation. 

Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s comments come as the city, county and Grizzlies' pursuit of more funding for FedExForum reaches a critical juncture.

Corrected revenue figures suggest last year’s wheel-tax hike is generating less money than originally expected, at the same time the cost of two new high schools has doubled. 

A manhunt for a man accused of opening fire at police officers Monday morning led law enforcement officers to Springfield, Missouri.

Geronimo Kee, who remains in custody, was originally held on a $175,000 bond, but some critics — including the Memphis Police Association — said that amount was too low. 

The University of Memphis, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation from two Republican lawmakers from Memphis.

Memphis police union questions “low bond,” the Metal Museum is one step closer to renovating Rust Hall and a Mississippi coffee shop owner does it all. 

Plus, a look at primary vote totals for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. 

A proposed bill could change how local hotel and motel tax is distributed; any reallocation of the existing hotel-motel tax would likely mean Memphis Tourism losing revenue. 

Shelby County Circuit Court Division 7 Judge Mary Wagner, who was appointed to the court last month, was confirmed with a majority vote in the state House and a unanimous vote in the Senate. 

The police association’s leadership issued a news release Monday that said the association was “stunned to learn” that Kee, who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and two other felonies, had his bond set at $175,000. 

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Voters in DeSoto County will cast their ballots in party races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. 

In his first appearance in Shelby County General Sessions court, Geronimo Kee repeated several incoherent statements and said he was “subject to the natural law.” 

Olive Branch police and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop. An officer returned fire.

Uncle Lou’s is taking over an old Wendy’s, six council members are late on filing finance forms and Southaven is getting a skate park.