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    The post-Roe world creates fear, stress in local OB-GYN offices

    At Regional One Health, referrals from other hospitals for cases where the mother’s life is in danger are up 10%-20% because doctors in outlying areas are afraid of the risk.

    By Jane Roberts July 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    The Memphis Police Department names more retail theft ring suspects

    MPD has identified an additional 17 suspects in an organized retail theft ring that targeted 21 businesses over the last seven months.

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Power is back on for 99.9% of MLGW customers

    By Wednesday evening, fewer than 500 MLGW customers were dealing with outages. 

    By Keely Brewer July 05, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Strickland says juvenile curfew violation pilot program is underway

    Strickland said children caught violating curfew are being detained at the Downtown precinct until a parent or guardian comes to pick them up. He also said the numbers of those detained are low.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2023
  • North Memphis

    Hollywood splash pad marks fifth for Memphis Parks system

    The splash pad opened Wednesday, July 5, to dozens of children in North Memphis putting it through its paces.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City wants Nichols civil case to proceed ‘expeditiously’

    The reasoning for opposing a stay stems from wanting the civil case to keep going and not get bogged down because of the risk to taxpayers.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 05, 2023
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    The Early Word: Chief Davis talks crime; Cole Perry talks mayor’s race

    Local colleges weigh in on affirmative action, the Bears of Summer are back and Amro Music gets a tune up.

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2023
  • Premium Elections

    Political Roundup: Summer strategies and council races take shape

    The Political Roundup looks at campaigning in the summer heat, the most active council races and a growing field of possible contenders for Memphis mayor.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2023
  • Premium Elections

    How to win a Memphis mayoral election

    The candidates in the crowded Memphis mayoral race should not forget broadcast media, according to one political consultant.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 05, 2023
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    Affirmative action ruling causes stab of frustration but local leaders unsure of overall effect

    “Colleges are not typically just using race anyway — instead, they are typically considering race as one factor among many,” said a local law school professor. 

    By Jane Roberts July 05, 2023
  • Metro

    What July Fourth can mean for pets

    “Common cases we typically encounter during this time include dogs with extreme anxiety leading to various complications such as stress colitis, gastrointestinal issues caused by ingesting toxic foods or foreign objects, and unfortunately, firework-related injuries.”

    By Aisling Mäki July 05, 2023
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    Memphis police chief responds to crime poll

    MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discusses body cams, reckless driving, and says, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for one officer to deal with individuals, especially when they have guns. And many ... have all kinds of weapons.”

    By Samuel Hardiman July 04, 2023
  • Metro

    More storms could pack a wallop as utility crews trudge on

    Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner called the latest outage ‘a gut punch’ to those already affected. MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said weather-related repairs delay long-term reliability improvements.

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    ‘I don’t want customers to lose hope’: Second week of storms knocks out power for 35,000

    By Keely Brewer July 04, 2023
  • Suburbs

    Power problems continue to plague some in the Memphis suburbs

    Some suburban residents are still dealing with power issues related to the devastating June 25 storm this holiday weekend, including some who already endured a week without electricity.

    By Michael Waddell July 03, 2023
  • State Government

    Judge refuses to reverse ruling on trans youth health care law on AG’s request

    The injunction will be in place until the lawsuit runs its course. Supporters of the law say they’re prepared to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court.

    By Ian Round July 03, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Public Safety Poll: What Memphis and Shelby County residents think about local crime

    The Daily Memphian’s public safety poll surveyed residents for their thoughts on crime rates, gun reform, reckless driving, policing and more. Here is the full list of stories that examine those results. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 03, 2023
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    Calkins: She has worked at Gould’s for 68 years. But that’s not the most remarkable part of her tale.

    As a 21-year-old housekeeper at Gould’s, Eunice Boddie got up the courage to ask her boss in 1955 if she could be a hair stylist instead. Today she’s celebrating her 68th consecutive year of working with the company. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 03, 2023
  • Germantown

    ‘I don’t want customers to lose hope': Second week of storms knocks power out for 35,000

    Another weekend storm with winds up to 60 miles per hour has left crews with more downed trees and power lines to address.

    By Keely Brewer July 03, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: State troopers bypass police reform; South Main has soul

    Derrick Rose is a Grizzly, Kendric Davis is a Warrior and we’ve got a look at the city budget and new state laws.

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County sheriff candidates focus on deterring crime

    Both prospects for the new DeSoto County sheriff have history and law enforcement and agree the biggest public safety issue facing the county is crime from Memphis and surrounding Mississippi counties.

    By Beth Sullivan July 03, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Concern grows as Memphis cancer centers face chemo drug shortages

    “Treatments are being skipped and delayed, doses are being reduced, treatment plans are being changed, and sequences of usual treatment are being altered,” said Dr. Sylvia Richey, chief medical officer at West Cancer Center & Research Institute. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 03, 2023
  • Premium Metro

    Bill Courtney’s ‘An Army of Normal Folks’ podcast aims for change one episode at a time

    The problem with common sense, as the saying goes, is that it’s so uncommon. Memphis businessman Bill Courtney is trying to change that with his new podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks.”

    By Don Wade July 13, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Resurrecting and passing the wheel-tax hike

    The Shelby County Commission Scorecard follows the complex four-month path of the $25 wheel-tax hike, with a mix of the roll call votes and developments outside commission meetings that shaped the compromise.

    By Bill Dries July 02, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Key takeaways from Memphis’ budget season

    From tennis courts in South Memphis to funding for a study of a Memphis crime lab, this year’s budget negotiations had something for everyone. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 02, 2023
  • Premium Metro

    Summer nights, hotter than they used to be, offer little relief in outages

    Even after the sun sets, there won’t be much of a break from the heat, especially for the remaining Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers whose power is still out.

    Related story: 

    Area cooling centers include Northaven, Bartlett

    By Keely Brewer July 01, 2023

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