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  • City of Memphis

    City Council to take final vote on 2024 gun-control referendum

    The council also discusses two other ballot questions for next year including a residency requirement for city employees that reflects the state law to exempt police and firefighters from any requirement.

    By Bill Dries July 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Man accused in Casino Jizzle killing in custody

    Michael Clayton, 27, was arrested Monday, July 10. He is charged with first-degree murder.

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Warrant issued for Davonte Pack, friend of Ja Morant

    An arrest warrant has been issued for Davonte Pack, a friend of Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. 

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    Judge to rule Wednesday on motion to dismiss civil lawsuit against Ja Morant

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2023
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Judge to rule Wednesday on arguments related to civil lawsuit against Ja Morant

    Judge Carol Chumney granted the State of Tennessee’s motion to intervene in the case Monday. The state has also filed a motion to continue the case to give it time to defend state law.

    By Aarron Fleming July 10, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown names Hallie Ross as Houston High principal

    One of Collierville’s assistant principals will be the next leader of Houston High School, and it’ll be something of a homecoming for her.

    By Abigail Warren July 10, 2023
  • Elections

    After last year’s try at DA, Janika White eyes council race

    White finished second to Steve Mulroy in the May 2022 Democratic primary for Shelby County District Attorney General. Meanwhile, the official field for Memphis mayor stands at eight ahead of the July 20 qualifying deadline.

    By Bill Dries July 10, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Rhodes awarded $800K for new race and social transformation institute

    Faculty and students from HBCUs will partner with faculty and students from Rhodes on projects.

    By Rashod Cobb July 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Trial date set for MPD officer accused in 2021 kidnapping, killing

    During Monday’s hearing, Judge Craft altered the conditions to allow Ferguson to attend church, health care appointments and job interviews.

    By Julia Baker July 10, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Crump, Hudspeth family call for footage to be released

    The family of Jarveon Hudspeth continued to call Monday for transparency regarding the 21-year-old’s fatal shooting at the hands of a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy on June 24.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 10, 2023
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: RedRover expands all over; crime ring suspects still in jail

    Breakfast spot offers second chances, a Memphis Redbird has a famous mom and pickleball meets film in Bartlett.

    By Bianca Phillips July 10, 2023
  • Premium Downtown

    How Girley Hines and her ‘right arm’ keep Memphians looking tailor-made

    In a storefront window at the corner of Madison Avenue and Second Street, two women can be seen sewing, stitching, laughing and — excuse the pun — cutting up as they make sure Memphians have perfectly tailored clothing.

    By Christin Yates July 10, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

    Operation Broken Bottles was a coordinated effort from MPD, and other local agencies that targeted organized crime in the city, particularly individuals working together to burglarize retail stores.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2023
  • Premium High School Sports

    Former Tiger Willie Kemp brings international resume to Whitehaven

    In the summer before his first season in charge at Whitehaven High, former Memphis point guard Willie Kemp will coach the Beale Street Boys in The Basketball Tournament.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. July 10, 2023
  • Premium Suburbs

    Therapy dog nuzzles his way into Baptist grief support

    With an assist from Buddy the Bernedoodle, visitors to the Baptist Centers for Good Grief find a warm and comforting friend to help them cope with loss.

    By Toni Lepeska July 09, 2023
  • Health Care

    Le Bonheur program aims to educate patients — and teachers

    All Kids Academy is an internship program that trains U of M child development and family studies majors to educate Le Bonheur patients 5 years old and younger who are experiencing prolonged hospitalization. 

    By Alicia Davidson July 09, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Outgoing Memphis city attorney reflects on 7+ years at City Hall

    Jennifer Sink is leaving her position as city attorney and said she’s looking forward to new challenges at Memphis Light, Gas and Water. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 09, 2023
  • Metro

    Sheriff’s Office identifies child’s remains

    The Shelby County Medical Examiner has positively identified the body recovered Friday afternoon as Israel Powell, a 3-year-old who was reported missing Friday morning.

    By Aarron Fleming July 08, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee can enforce ban on transgender care for minors, court says

    A federal appeals court has temporarily reversed a lower court’s ruling that had prohibited Tennessee from enacting a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

    By The Associated Press July 09, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Supreme Court ruling could lead to discrimination, one attorney says

    The high court ruled in favor of a designer who refused to create wedding websites for same-sex couples. “It’s complicated because the court has framed this as being about free speech ...” Melissa Stewart said. 

    By Ben Wheeler July 08, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    State senator says change in bail guidelines more likely than ‘red flag’ law

    State Senator Brent Taylor says he plans to change the state law on bail conditions. But on “Behind The Headlines” with Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo, Taylor said don’t look for major changes in gun laws in an August special session of the Legislature.

    By Bill Dries July 08, 2023
  • Public Safety

    City cites ‘five rogue police officers,’ moves to dismiss Tyre Nichols lawsuit

    The City said the plaintiffs had not shown any evidence that Nichols’ death was the result of the City’s policies rather than the actions of the five charged in Nichols’ death.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 07, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Casino Jizzle’s new album releases three days after his killing

    The new album, which is available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, features 19 songs, including “Maniac,” “Peekaboo” and “Trayvon.” The album also features guest artists Don Trip, Real Red, Old Head and Bankboy Wayne. 

    By Julia Baker July 07, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Sheriff’s department finds body believed to be missing boy

    “We believe the body to be that of Israel Powell, but this is still under investigation,” said John Morris, spokesman with the sheriff’s office.

    Related story: 

    Sheriff’s department searching for missing 3-year-old

    By Julia Baker July 07, 2023
  • Collierville

    Collierville basketball legend Nikki McCray-Penson dies

    Nikki McCray-Penson, 51, was a Collierville native, who had a standout career in high school, college, then in the WNBA and for Team USA. 

    By Abigail Warren July 08, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Sheriff’s department searching for missing 3-year-old

    The child went missing last night from the 5100 block of Laurel Springs Drive. 

    By Julia Baker July 07, 2023

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