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    Out-of-county enrollment in DeSoto County Schools will be a misdemeanor

    The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors began the process of cracking down on non-residents who file false information to benefit from the county’s services, particularly schools.

    By Beth Sullivan June 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja can’t play for 25 games, but you can play pickleball in Collierville

    High tea comes to Collierville, Carmeon Hamilton has a new HGTV show and Downtown parking garages go digital.

    By Bianca Phillips June 19, 2023
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    TBI: Local police, courts slow to submit criminal information for background checks

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says staffing, grants and tech upgrades would help it enter backlogged criminal information into the background-check system.

    By Ian Round June 19, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Tone celebrates Juneteenth

    Tone celebrates Juneteenth with a festival on its Orange Mound Tower grounds on Jun 18, 2023.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 19, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Thousands lost power in Memphis, full restoration not until Wednesday

    MLGW said in a press release Sunday that most customers should have power by Tuesday evening “unless severe weather returns to our area.” The utility expects full restoration by Wednesday night.

    By Nick Lingerfelt June 18, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis celebrates community, culture and businesses at Juneteenth festival

    More than 100 vendors were stationed at Health Sciences Park in the Medical District as Memphians took part in the City of Memphis’ Juneteenth fest. 

    By Alicia Davidson June 19, 2023
  • North Memphis

    Juneteenth roots run deep in Douglass neighborhood

    “Douglass is exactly 40 acres and was given to a freed slave by his former slaveowner and that family still lives in Douglass,” said organizer Kathy Yancy-Temple. “My family were freed from this very land, and we have families that go back six, seven, even eight generations here.

    By Alicia Davidson June 19, 2023
  • Downtown

    St. Mary’s Cathedral seeks $25,000 to help restore facade

    The cathedral’s structure, which was built between 1889 and 1926 in the Gothic Revival style, is undergoing a $1.4 million renovation.

    By Rob Moore June 19, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington High students get hands-on experience at machining camp

    Arlington High students get first-hand experience in machine work under a program presented by Stryker Industries, Southwest Tennessee Community College and Arlington Community Schools.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2023
  • Education

    Interim superintendent responds to MSCS corruption claims

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Toni Williams responds to a former school board member’s allegations of corruption in the district.

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Person of interest in Young Dolph case killed

    The man, whose remains were found this week, was never charged in connection to the rapper’s death, but was named a person of interest in February 2022.

    By Ben Wheeler June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Officer involved in Tyre Nichols case seeks to delay civil rights lawsuit

    A lawyer for the officer filed a motion to stay the lawsuit brought by Tyre Nichols’ estate and mother, arguing the proceedings could be prejudicial in the ongoing criminal case. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Boyfriend of missing 4-year-old’s mother previously charged

    Jaylon Hobson, the boyfriend of missing 4-year-old Sequoia Samuels’ mother, was arrested in May for two felony charges prior to being arrested Friday, June 16.

    By Ben Wheeler June 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Police believe 4-year-old died several weeks ago

    Public documents released Friday said Sequoia Samuels did not go missing Thursday, as first reported.

    Related story:

    Boyfriend of missing 4-year-old’s mother previously charged

    By Aarron Fleming, Samuel Hardiman June 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: Sheleah Harris alleges MSCS corruption; ALSAC cuts staff

    Human remains have been found near where a little girl went missing, artifacts were allegedly stolen from Arkabutla and Memphis is hiring cops in Puerto Rico.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2023
  • Opinion

    Opinion: It’s become ‘increasingly difficult’ to operate local stores

    Thieves walk out of our grocery stores with loaded baskets multiple times a day, every day, adding up to millions of dollars in merchandise a year.

    By Ashley Harris June 19, 2023
  • Education

    Former MSCS board member alleges ‘corruption’ as reason for resignation

    Sheleah Harris, the former District 5 representative on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, made a handful of allegations in a statement to media that was sent Thursday evening. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2023
  • Elections

    Pearson easily wins state House District 86 Democratic primary

    In the low-turnout contest, Justin J. Pearson got better than 94% of the vote across 19 precincts, compared to 5% for challenger David Page.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    City of Memphis to host hiring event in Puerto Rico

    As part of the event, Memphis officials will look to recruit more police officers, as the department continues to hire toward its 2,500-officer target.

    By Ben Wheeler June 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decertification delayed against Hemphill in Tyre Nichols’ death

    Action is delayed pending completion of a federal investigation. In the meantime, Hemphill will not be able to serve as a police officer anywhere in the state until he is removed from suspended status.

    By Ben Wheeler June 15, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County Schools adopts annual budget

    Several key pieces were included in the DeSoto County Schools annual budget approved Thursday, including school resource officers, along with classroom additions and new roofs.

    By Beth Sullivan June 15, 2023
  • Metro

    Neighbor claims to have seen unknown man walking with missing girl

    MPD tweeted early Friday morning it had found human remains in the same area. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2023
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    The Early Word: Poplar CK’s is gone, but Halbert will stay in Poplar Plaza

    Methodist and BlueCross reach a deal, the Grizzlies may get a new practice court and we remember MUS’ Dion Stutts.

    By Bianca Phillips June 15, 2023
  • Premium Memphis Grizzlies

    FedExForum replacing Grizzlies practice court, broadcast systems

    But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 15, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Down one member, the MSCS super search continues. What’s next?

    The Shelby County Commission is now also tasked with appointing a member to the board for the second time since October.

    Related story:

    School board member resigns

    By Aarron Fleming June 15, 2023

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