Shelby County Commissioners’ enactment of the new state law is an “imminent threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” of the board and district, according to a resolution sponsored by board Vice Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman.
The incident happened on the mall’s second floor in front of a store called Village Mart, according to an affidavit in the case.
A clean-up in Raleigh, MLGW division budgets, restrooms at the Shell and crime stats are expected to be up for discussion on Tuesday at City Hall.
The new, one-year pilot program is effective this school year and open to certain 3- and 4-year-old patients at the Memphis children’s hospital.
Big government projects may move forward this week. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on $28.8 million in capital funding for Regional One Health. And the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will consider the next phase of its facilities plan.
Tami Sawyer gets sued, Ja Morant gets injured and we’ve got your pecan pie recipe for Thanksgiving.
Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.
Tigers and what is now the University of Memphis go back to around 1914, and the partnership eventually led to the school having a live feline on the sidelines during football games.
For the Task Force, the confiscation is a sign of progress in lowering crime. But, in a state where most adults can carry weapons without a permit, what constitutes an illegal gun?
The county administration blames the shortfall on the Memphis Safe Task Force and federal government shutdown.
Also happening this week: County Commission votes on Regional One funds, and Helen Hunt comes to town.
Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.
Jeffrey Allen Walker alleges he was fired after he reported questionable spending on an office credit card.
The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on “Behind The Headlines.”
The state has contracts to feed and house the National Guard for well more than $6 million — to be paid by the federal government — according to court documents filed Friday.
Memphis police arrested eight people, mostly for drug charges, in a Thursday, Nov. 13, sweep that also included agents from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will offer free food boxes next week to families in need during the holiday season.
Among the four leaders announced Friday is Beth Boswell, who has been promoted to First Assistant U.S. Attorney.
A second victim reports a sexual assault at the private school campus, Collierville police said. Both incidents appear to be related to the same suspect.
Government reopening may come with pay day for state’s U.S. senators. Plus, Catherine & Mary’s is going grandmacore, and there’s a new trail in Overton Park.
Newby’s, a second home for college kids on the Highland Strip for 50 years, is not extending its lease.
The Thursday, Nov. 13, formal opening of the new Old Forest acreage served as an epitaph for the conflict over what to do about overflow Memphis Zoo parking on the Overton Park greensward.
“Over the next few days, we anticipate the total presence will increase to roughly 350,” the Memphis Police Department said in a statement.
People can donate money online to the Mid-South Food Bank, or donate goods at the Friday, Nov. 14, food drive at Poplar Plaza between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.