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    St. Patrick’s Father Val retiring after almost 50 years in the ministry

    Handwerker is the only clergy in the Catholic Diocese of Memphis who served as a community organizer and he was a critical link in an effort that pushed an expansion of Interstate 240 to the east of Midtown, saving hundreds of homes.

    By Jane Roberts May 04, 2023
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    City Council member Michalyn Easter-Thomas’ seat could be in jeopardy

    Michalyn Easter-Thomas, a member of the Memphis City Council, could lose her seat after taking a job with the Memphis River Parks Partnership this week. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 04, 2023
  • State Government

    Gov. Lee, other TN leaders hope for gun safety laws in summer special session

    During a visit to Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee said a special legislative session, likely this summer, will consider several options from him and legislators of both parties.

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Nichols autopsy results indicate blunt force trauma, according to attorneys

    The autopsy report has not yet been released to the public, but Nichols’ family was briefed on the results Wednesday by Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.

    By Julia Baker May 03, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto Christian Academy students turn trash into treasured art

    Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.

    By Toni Lepeska May 03, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis NAACP criticizes Tennessee’s inaction on gun violence

    “Here again it underlines and highlights the issue that’s going on ... here in Tennessee,” said Van Turner, president of the NAACP Memphis branch. “The inaction of our legislators has jeopardized ... many more lives to come.”

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2023
  • Food

    Memphis Restaurant Association seeks answers to city’s crime problem

    The area’s restaurant association wrote an open letter Wednesday to the city and county mayors about crime in a “cry for help,” according to the group’s president. 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 03, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando aldermen vote to close part of McIngvale Road, buy Civic Center

    A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.

    By Toni Lepeska May 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Group that funded 2023 mayor’s race poll identified, plans another one

    The Greater 901 Initiative, a political action committee, was identified as the group paying for the earlier poll in an email sent out Tuesday evening.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 03, 2023
  • Elections

    MPD cancels potential council candidate’s event at Airways precinct

    The meeting was canceled after Memphis City Council Vice Chairman JB Smiley Jr. asked Davis and City Attorney Jennifer Sink about it during the council’s Tuesday meeting. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 03, 2023
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    The Early Word: City may ban assault weapons; car break-ins plague diners

    Highland Street shooter is charged, Germantown says no to Waffle House and Dillon Brooks gets the boot. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 03, 2023
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    First it was COVID and restrictions; for restaurateurs, now it’s parking lot crime

    As thieves target restaurant parking lots, many restaurateurs feel like they are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their guests.

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    Police issue warrant for Huey’s shooting suspect

    By Jennifer Biggs May 03, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Highland Street shooter charged

    Jarrad Nathan, 26, is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.

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    Highland Street shooter is in custody

    Reported shooting at Fox 13 on Highland

    By Julia Baker May 03, 2023
  • On the Record

    County budget season hinges on property tax drop for wheel-tax deal

    County Commission Budget Committee Chairman Michael Whaley talks about the proposed doubling of the county’s capital budget on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries May 05, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    One of two competing redistricting plans clears first hurdle

    The plan approved Tuesday would create a Cordova council district. A second plan didn’t make it onto the Tuesday, May 2, agenda but will be back for a first vote in two weeks. 

    By Bill Dries May 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Army Corps replaces 75-year-old river grader with 1 million pound machine

    The new $22.5 million grader, delivered to its home port at Ensley Engineering Yard in Memphis in April, will service more than 950 miles of the lower Mississippi River, from Cairo, Illinois, to the gulf. 

    By Keely Brewer May 03, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Highland Street shooter is in custody

    The shooter who had been contained inside a local restaurant on the Highland Strip is in custody, according to a tweet from the Memphis Police Department.

     

    By Julia Baker May 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    After Highland Street shooting, City Council considers gun control legislation

    Memphis City Council could contradict Tennessee state gun laws and pass ordinances that could ban assault weapons and permitless carry.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 02, 2023
  • Update Public Safety

    Reported shooting at Fox 13 on Highland

    A text from the University of Memphis indicated an active shooter situation near campus, at Highland Street and Mynders Avenue. No one at the station was injured, according to the station.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 02, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12

    The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent. 

    By Aarron Fleming May 02, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Mulroy: No other police officers will be charged in Tyre Nichols death

    Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said Tuesday that Preston Hemphill will likely not be charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.

    By Julia Baker May 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Police issue warrant for Huey’s shooting suspect

    Chase Harris, 19, is charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, auto burglary, five counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. 

    By Julia Baker May 02, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Beale, Huey’s shootings lead to crime fears; traffic stop leads to reform calls

    The five-year mayoral residency rule is in effect, FedEx plans to furlough workers and Penny Schwinn steps down.

    By Bianca Phillips May 02, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Miles away, years apart: When geography impacts destiny, everything plays a part

    The almost 20-year difference between estimated life expectancies across Shelby County is a product of differences in food, education, crime rates and access to all sorts of resources. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council pushes deadline with dual votes on redistricting options

    The City Council has two very different options for redrawing its district lines for the October city ballot. Both plans are on the Tuesday, May 2, agenda for the first of three votes.

    By Bill Dries May 02, 2023

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