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  • City of Memphis

    Fallen firefighter affectionately known as ‘Dirty Red’ by fellow firefighters

    He lumbered through half marathons with his fire buddies, made annual pilgrimages to Walt Disney World, loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and made it a point to see every single superhero movie with his son, Parker, 14.

    By Jane Roberts July 26, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Shelby County DA Mulroy fires back at Mayor Strickland’s criticism

    Strickland used his weekly email newsletter on Friday, July 21, to call out Mulroy’s office for dropping charges against a woman accused of firing a gun from a moving car in November 2022.

    By Julia Baker July 25, 2023
  • Free Germantown

    What we know — and don’t know — about the water in Germantown

    After five days of an ongoing water crisis in Germantown, the city’s mayor answered questions from the media Monday, July 24. But some information remains unclear, including how long Germantown residents may remain under a “no drink, no bathe, only flush” order. 

    By Kambui Bomani July 25, 2023
  • Elections

    Police and fire unions endorse Bonner for Memphis mayor

    The unions that represent Memphis police officers and firefighters handed Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. a key endorsement Tuesday. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 25, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: What’s up with stadium funding? Plus, an emergency in Shelby

    Memphis may set a new homicide record, FedEx pilots reject a new contract and Seth Henigan is the face of the Tigers.

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Memphis homicides might break 2021 record, community demands action

    As of July 24, 2023, there have been 210 homicides in Memphis, a 25% increase from the 168 homicides at this point last year, according to the City of Memphis Data Hub.

    By Julia Baker July 25, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council considers $22.6M in drainage, sewer improvements

    The list of a dozen drainage and sewer projects come as the city is still repairing damage and restoring power lost in recent storms. The council also takes first votes Tuesday, July 25, on a pair of ballot questions for city voters in 2024.

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Memphis got money for stadiums three months ago. Where do the deals stand?

    Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 25, 2023
  • Shelby County

    State of Emergency declared for Shelby County

    Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency in Shelby County on Monday, July 24, following thunderstorms last week that resulted in loss of power and water to thousands.

     

     

    By Kambui Bomani July 24, 2023
  • Update City of Memphis

    MPD investigating threat against MLGW CEO’s wife

    According to the police report, the suspect — a 56-year-old woman — said: “At least you have power,” and “Your husband needs to retire.” 

    By Keely Brewer July 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Transfer hearing date set for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing

    A hearing date next month could determine whether the teen accused of killing a local watermelon vendor will be transferred to adult court. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 25, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW says all repairs will be finished by midnight Tuesday

    In the past year and a half, outages have impacted 800,000 customers; that number is the equivalent of every MLGW customer losing power twice. 

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    State of Emergency declared for Shelby County

    MPD investigating threat against MLGW CEO’s wife

    By Keely Brewer July 24, 2023
  • Free Germantown

    Two sites providing water for Germantown residents in need

    On Sunday, the City of Germantown announced that municipal water customers east of Forest Hill-Irene Road could resume normal water consumption effective 9 p.m. on that day.

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    Germantown allows water usage for some residents

    By Kambui Bomani July 24, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Most power is back, but not all Germantown water is safe

    Gun reform may fall on deaf ears in the General Assembly, Dory goes a la carte and we take you on a food tour of Germantown Parkway.

    By Bianca Phillips July 24, 2023
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Local athletes take home gold, silver medals at USA Weightlifting Nationals

    Taylor Babb of Arlington and Connor Callaway of Collierville both competed in the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships.

    By Jada Ojii July 24, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Literacy Mid-South hiring 100 to expand free tutoring program

    Literacy Mid-South is seeking to hire 100 tutors for its Tutor901 program, an initiative to provide free in-school English and language arts tutoring for second to fourth graders. 

    By Alicia Davidson July 24, 2023
  • Premium North Mississippi

    A new normal? Generators supplement sketchy utility services

    After relentless waves of destructive summer storms in the Memphis metro area, generators are a hot commodity. Consumers are even turning to whole-house generators.

    By Toni Lepeska July 24, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    Calls for gun reform have reached a fever pitch in Memphis. Will state lawmakers listen?

    Gun violence has become a major theme in the Memphis mayoral race. And the Memphis City Council voted to put a referendum on local gun laws before voters next year, setting up a possible clash with the state.

    By Ian Round July 24, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Sea of Red’ processional honors fallen firefighter

    The Memphis Fire Department honored Lt. Jeffrey Norman on Sunday night with a “Sea of Red” processional.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 23, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW pushes ahead with restoration by working on smaller outages

    Customers should call 901-544-6500 to report their outage and not assume MLGW is aware of it.

    By Kambui Bomani July 23, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    She Got Game: Memphis basketball league wants to empower girls

    Jasmine Carson a former Central High basketball player and member of LSU’s National Championship team, spoke at Sunday’s event.

    By Kambui Bomani July 23, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Bonner HQ opening draws protesters

    Floyd Bonner responded to the protesters outside his headquarters and talked about changing state law if necessary to curb youth violence. Meanwhile, everyone’s talking about the field of 19 in the mayor’s race and its impact on who wins.

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Suiting up: Memphis sports mascots never forget who they are — or were

    It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.

    By Don Wade July 29, 2023
  • Shelby County

    800K outages in 18 months: MLGW years behind on upkeep and upgrades

    “In some cases, we’re seven, eight, nine years behind. We have got to get back on schedule, and we will. The City Council has already approved this. My board has already approved this,” MLGW’s CEO said.

    By Michael Waddell July 22, 2023
  • Metro

    MLGW makes progress on power restoration

    About 216,000 Memphis Light Gas & Water customers lost power in recent days due to high winds and thunderstorms. By Saturday evening, the number was below 17,000.

    By Alicia Davidson July 22, 2023

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