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  • Health Care

    Dean of UTHSC College of Medicine leaves abruptly

    Dr. Scott Strome was the face of much of UTHSC’s community outreach during the pandemic, including the large public testing site it created and staffed at Tiger Lane.

    By Jane Roberts August 08, 2023
  • Metro

    US Attorney files environmental contamination suit against Memphis property owner

    For decades, two parcels in the 3500 block of Southern Avenue were leased to successive dry-cleaning businesses, which allegedly disposed of chemicals on the property — less than a mile from a well that pumps drinking water to Shelby County. 

    By Keely Brewer August 07, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County political parties eye red and blue school board elections

    The move to primaries in what are now nonpartisan races began in response to book and curriculum topic bannings in Florida. 

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren August 08, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County Commission delays vote on new chair

    The special Monday, Aug. 7, meeting was short of a quorum that’s needed to take any action. 

    By Bill Dries August 07, 2023
  • Metro

    Southwest Memphians sue facility emitting cancer-causing chemical

    Anita Albury was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Now, she’s one of seven people suing a southwest Memphis business. 

    By Keely Brewer August 07, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS kicks off first day of school

    Teachers, students and faculty geared up for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 110,000 MSCS students headed back to class for the 2023-24 school year.

    By Alicia Davidson August 07, 2023
  • Update Germantown

    Germantown facing open records legal challenge

    A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren August 08, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Sheriff’s office investigating death in women’s jail

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said it does not suspect foul play but said the official cause of death has yet to be determined by the medical examiner.

    By Julia Baker August 07, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Airbnb party is over; Drake Cleaners adds self-serve

    Homeless women’s center faces closure, Compost Fairy flies back into Memphis and the Tigers take the Dominican Republic despite illness and injury. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 07, 2023
  • Sports

    Pine Hill clubhouse could be named for first Black pro manager

    “The history justified the naming of the clubhouse and then recognizing those pioneering African American golfers.”

    By Rashod Cobb February 14, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission tries to break stalemate on new chairman election

    Democratic commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs was one vote short of the seven votes needed to become the new chairwoman during nine rounds of voting at the July 17 commission meeting. Three of the 9 Democrats abstained in a rift that goes back to a June vote to raise the county wheel tax by $25.

    By Bill Dries August 07, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi primaries are Aug. 8

    Polls in DeSoto County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for voters to cast their ballots in the state’s primary elections.

    By Beth Sullivan August 07, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Paul Hagerman looks forward to fighting battles as deputy DA

    Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.

    By Julia Baker August 07, 2023
  • Music

    Elvis Week 2023 honors Presley legacies

    This year, Elvis Week festivities will include music, panels, contests, screenings and ceremonies celebrating the lives of Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley.

    By Kambui Bomani August 07, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    As deputy DA steps down, he recalls famous cases, acts of courage

    Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.

    By Jane Roberts August 07, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Sanctuary for women who live on Memphis streets faces closure

    The Lisieux Community’s drop-in center, which offers hot showers, warm meals, clean clothes and a safe place for rest for a while, is at risk of closing its doors after a series of costly repairs.

    By Aisling Mäki August 06, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Is the mayor’s race too big? What can be done about it?

    Mayoral contender J.W. Gibson talked about the size of the field as he opened his campaign headquarters Saturday, Aug. 5, in southeast Memphis. The issue could come to a head at the People’s Convention.

    By Bill Dries August 07, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS supply giveaway preps students for new school year

    “We’re not responsible just to educate children but to help the total child. Part of that is making sure they have uniforms and school supplies,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools official Althea Greene said. “It’s part of making sure they’re ready on day one.”

    By Alicia Davidson August 05, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Tom Lee Park redesign sprints toward Sept. 2 opening

    Memphis River Parks Partnership president and CEO Carol Coletta talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the road to the September opening of the redesigned Tom Lee Park. 

    By Bill Dries August 05, 2023
  • Education

    UTHSC College of Nursing adds partner schools to address workforce shortage

    To address the nationwide nursing shortage and increase diversity in the nursing profession, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has doubled its number of partner schools in the region. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 07, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown school year kickoff party puts the district ‘in focus’

    Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.

    By Abigail Warren August 04, 2023
  • Downtown

    Locals express dismay as Big River Market announces last day

    Listed for sale in June, Big River Market has set a final closing date of Aug. 9. 

    By Sophia Surrett August 04, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Thousands of bikers roll into Memphis

    An estimated 30,000 motorcyclists are gathering at Tiger Lane for the 46th National Bikers Roundup at Liberty Park. The event was organized by several Black motorcycle clubs.

    Related story:

    Two fatal crashes occur at same intersection outside biker convention

    By Jada Ojii August 04, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County adds more school resource officers

    The DeSoto County school district plans on having resource officers at campuses across the system for the upcoming academic year.

    By Beth Sullivan August 04, 2023
  • Metro

    Two fatal crashes occur at same intersection outside biker convention

    Within a few hours, four men died in two separate collisions near Tiger Lane outside the National Bikers Roundup at Liberty Park.

    By Julia Baker August 04, 2023

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