Tennessee Department of Children’s Services says the Fayette County facility is needed despite reports by Disability Rights Tennessee and the Youth Law Center of abuse and unsafe conditions at the facility.
Both defendants are indicted on charges of first-degree murder, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and property theft up to $60,000 and more.
Two Memphis-Shelby County Schools employees are finalists for state awards honoring their work in education.
Alleged clinic shooter had previous charges, Coletta is tops of all time and Blue Note Bourbon opens a tasting room.
With the return of river travel, three companies are currently offering overnight cruises on the Mississippi while nearby cities look to cash in.
The Daily Memphian obtained a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office incident reports that say Pickens, who is charged in the killing of Dr. Ben Mauck, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt of first-degree murder in 2016 and aggravated assault in 2014. Alleged Campbell Clinic shooter prompted police calls last weekRelated stories:
The 54-year-old singer died Thursday, Jan. 12, after being rushed to the hospital from her Calabasas, California, home.
Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, who was expelled from the General Assembly but re-appointed by the County Commission, faces independent candidate Jeff Johnston for the House seat.
Tennessee officials approved just under $718 million to rebuild the state’s technical colleges on Thursday.
Starting next week, the Shelby County Juvenile Court is piloting the separation of its juvenile delinquency docket into two, one for cases that will be settled and the other for cases that will go to trial.
Carol Coletta, president and CEO of the Memphis River Parks Partnership, has been named one of the 100 most influential urban planning experts, past or present.
Campbell Clinic staff at the Germantown office had concerns about Larry Pickens six days prior to a shooting at the practice’s Collierville location. Pickens arraigned in Collierville: Affidavit reveals details of shootingRelated story:
According to the Collierville Police Department affidavit, released Thursday, a nurse practitioner identified the alleged shooter as Pickens based on his previous appointments at the clinic.
Rail report prioritizes Nashville over Memphis, Paper & Clay calls it a day and Captain D’s has an energy ef-fish-cient plan.
“To see a guy in the peak of his career be taken out like that is so tragic,” said Dr. Dan Fletcher, one of nine orthopedic hand surgeons in the city and a longtime colleague to Dr. Ben Mauck. Related story:
The Shelby County Commission interviewed eight candidates who applied to replace former Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Sheleah Harris during a committee meeting Wednesday, July 12.
“As a member of the community that works in Memphis but lives in Arlington, I certainly have strong feelings about having a more responsive utility for suburban communities,” Butler said.
A passenger rail route connecting Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta should be Tennessee’s top priority, followed by a Memphis-to-Nashville line, according to a report from an independent state commission.
The walk will start and end at Westwood Community Center, 810 Western Park Drive, on Saturday, July 15.
Judge Carol Chumney ruled Wednesday that Ja Morant can claim self-defense in a 2022 fight, creating a question about the constitutionality of the state’s so-called “stand your ground” law.
A 29-year-old has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault in relation to Tuesday’s fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic. Campbell Clinic identifies doctor killed in Tuesday shooting One killed in clinic shooting, according to Collierville police Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell ClinicRelated stories:
Shuntae Daniels, 27, is charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of property theft up to $2,500 and identity theft.
City Council OKs gun control ballot measure, Downtown has a new Flame and Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s dad talks BullyBall.
This weekend’s ruling, allowing SB1 to take effect, isn’t what made gender-affirming care inaccessible for many people. That care had become less accessible in Tennessee — even for trans adults — since the bill was introduced in the General Assembly in November, before the legislative session even began.
I never met Roy Herron. But I’m one of the thousands he touched. Herron — who died Sunday from injuries suffered in a Jet Ski accident earlier this month — left a legacy even more meaningful than his 26 years in public office. It’s a legacy of kindness, of showing up.