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  • Public Safety

    Plea deals reached for officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

    “I’m hoping that for Mr. Mills it was his conscience that allowed him to make this plea agreement and not because of his lawyers telling him it was the right thing to do,” RowVaughn Wells said.

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming November 02, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mulroy goes after nuisances; Grizz lead NBA in losses

    Ex-cop in Nichols case will take a plea, “the Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may come to Liberty Park and up-and-coming chefs make cameos at Cameo. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 02, 2023
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    Property closures aim to reduce crime and relieve neighbors

    “It’s always been a nuisance,” Nita McComb said of the EZ Express convenience store near her Frayser home. “It’s just an eyesore because of people loitering. A lot of people loitering.”

    By Julia Baker, Ben Wheeler November 01, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Early voting turnout, Huseth vs. Gillespie, more ballot moves

    More than 700 Memphians have cast early ballots in the runoffs for three city council seats through the first four days of the voting period. 

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Ex-MPD officer pleads guilty to reckless endangerment

    William Skelton, 38, made the plea Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr.‘s courtroom. 

    By Julia Baker November 01, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership

    Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.

    By Beth Sullivan November 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office won’t oppose requests for court fee waivers

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the policy Tuesday, Oct. 31, during a press conference in the 10th-floor conference room of the DA’s office in the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar Ave.

    By Julia Baker November 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death to take deal in federal criminal case

    Desmond Mills, who is represented by attorney Blake Ballin, plans to enter a change of plea during a hearing.

    By Aarron Fleming November 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in 2025

    Austin, Texas-based High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in mid-2025, its CEO told The Daily Memphian Wednesday morning, Nov. 1.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 01, 2023
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    The Early Word: Judge faces trouble, and Liberty Park may be in the red

    A restaurant owner’s killing stuns Whitehaven, Priscilla is having her moment and a nonprofit is honoring the late Jennifer Biggs (and you can help).

    By Bianca Phillips November 01, 2023
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    Memphis bet $100M on Liberty Park; now the city could be in the red

    Memphis is betting big on Liberty Park, but public records show a big shortfall in covering that bet. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 01, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Death of Whitehaven restaurant owner leaves community stunned

    Alfonzo Turner, owner of Tha Table, was shot Sunday, Oct. 29, outside of his restaurant, 3250 Elvis Presley Blvd., and later died in the hospital. Another man was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car at the same scene. 

    By Julia Baker October 31, 2023
  • Metro

    Cohen says combined Israel-Ukraine aid package in Senate could overcome House opposition

    Cohen said Tuesday, Oct. 31, time is of the essence in approving the aid package. He also again spoke in support of humanitarian aid for Gaza in Israel’s war with Hamas.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Overton Park greensward compromise plan moves forward

    The $3 million in federal funding is being subbed for $3 million in private funds raised by the Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Zoo toward the parking solution.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2023
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    Public reprimand triggers potential disciplinary action for Shelby County judge

    The board issued Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd a public reprimand Tuesday, Oct. 31, for failing to abide by the terms of her suspension order. The board said it was referring her to the Tennessee General Assembly “for further action.”

    By Aarron Fleming November 01, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Sheriff’s Office investigating ‘internal failures’ that led to fatal court stabbing

    According to a certified forensic litigation expert on jail issues, “there are all kinds of methods of hiding things on a person’s body and in a person’s clothing.” 

    By Aarron Fleming October 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: Rose, Perry on the art of friendship; new eatery goes Public

    Van runs over Brooks sculptures, the Grizzlies aren’t giving up and we’ve got a tip on where to buy last-minute Halloween candy.

    By Bianca Phillips October 31, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County Commission votes down study about tying tax incentives to wages

    The resolution directing the Economic Development Growth Engine to conduct a study of the controversial idea fell short by two votes. The commission also delayed votes on the county land bank and a police review board.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2023
  • State Government

    Kustoff and Lee urge support for Israel in visit to Margolin Hebrew Academy

    U.S. Rep. David Kustoff and Tenneessee Gov. Bill Lee visited the East Memphis school to also look over new security measures funded with state and federal grants since a July incident on campus.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2023
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    The Early Word: River lows are a recent trend; Tigers are good at sportsball

    Freeman’s family sues for $100 million, Memphians go all out for spooky season and you can get some cheese with that wine at Crosstown. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 30, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown new police chief ‘brings value to role’

    An internship in college changed the trajectory of Mike Fisher’s career. He was appointed as Germantown Police Department’s chief Monday night.

    By Abigail Warren October 30, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County to vote on legislative seats next week

    Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.

    Related story:

    DeSoto County to choose state House representatives

    By Beth Sullivan October 30, 2023
  • Elections

    DeSoto County to choose state House representatives

    On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature. 

    By Beth Sullivan October 30, 2023
  • Premium Metro

    ‘Next Gen’ pilot program takes philanthropy to the next level

    The pilot program is designed to help people become more strategic about their philanthropic donations. 

    By Don Wade October 30, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County Commission takes final vote on county real estate department

    The commission also considers a study of wages paid by economic development projects that get property tax abatements as incentives at its Monday, Oct. 30, meeting.

    By Bill Dries October 30, 2023

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