Sheriff’s office beefs up security after stabbing, new juvenile detention center doubles as a school and Chris Herrington has a tip on the best fried chicken sandwich in the city.
Shelby County Sheriff Bonner said he hopes the center will allow the expansion of educational opportunities provided to the juvenile facility by Hope Academy. Bonner beefs up security in jail, courts after fatal stabbingRelated story:
The County Commission Scorecard catches up to a trio of police-reform ordinances — two approved and a third falling one vote short. Also, the 10 rounds of balloting to elect a new leader demonstrated ongoing divisions on the commission.
The enhanced security comes after an Oct. 26 stabbing that led to the death of Deion Byrd while he was in a holding area behind a criminal courtroom. New Youth Justice and Education Center to provide a ‘different path’Related story:
The idea is to offer training sessions as short as four weeks to help people in 42 counties improve job skills.
Wanda Halbert’s office has been under investigation since June. The Chattanooga prosecutor leading the probe tells The Daily Memphian the closing of the Poplar Plaza clerk’s office has his attention.
Superintendent Jeff Mayo highlighted the accomplishments of the Arlington Community Schools district in his annual “State of the District” speech before the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
MSCS relies on federal education funds, and Grizz games aren’t leaving Bally Sports (for now). Plus, everything you need to know for a stress-free Thanksgiving.
Two police reform experts talked Tuesday, Nov. 7, during a forum hosted by a local nonprofit about the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation of MPD and their own work in implementing reforms.
Republicans in DeSoto County state legislative seats had a strong showing in Tuesday’s elections, maintaining a strong GOP representation in the county.
Republican incumbents in local DeSoto County races returned to office Tuesday night in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative racesRelated Stories:
“We are talking about nearly a $37 million increase — either we put all of that on the utility bill or we put it on the property tax rate,” said Council Chairman Martavius Jones. “We can’t do it in November.” City Council pushes final votes on primary elections, mayoral runoffs Related Story:
Final votes on the two 2024 ballot questions are now set for the Nov. 21 council session. The city council also approved the first increase in city tow rates in 16 years.
The federal funding supports students with disabilities, English learners, rural students and those from low-income households. No state has ever rejected it.
Heading into Tuesday’s general election, Democratic Public Policy Polling had Reeves polling ahead at 46% compared to Presley’s 45%.
Trial dates are set in the Nichols case, Paul Young meets the other mayors and Bismack Biyombo gets down to “bizness.”
The monthly city solid waste fee for residential properties would rise 37% — from $29.96 to $41.05 — under a proposal from Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration.
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
Michael Stengel argued that prosecutors in the federal criminal case against the officers should not be allowed to call upon experts as witnesses to speak about the alleged use of excessive force against Nichols.
Former NAACP Memphis President Van Turner stressed the nonviolent nature of Courtney Anderson’s charges as the reason why he should be released. “A 163-year sentence for a nonviolent crime is excessive,” Turner said.
Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer Harold Collins said Monday, Nov. 6, County Clerk Wanda Halbert has fallen behind on rent payments for her office in the Poplar Plaza shopping center. Halbert makes no mention of past-due rent.
The state trial is set to take place after the federal case the former Memphis Police Department officers are also facing. Attorney for former officer accused of killing Tyre Nichols moves to block expert testimonyRelated story:
MLK College Prep students will get to choose from among six schools to attend beginning next school year, as Memphis-Shelby County Schools begins construction of a new high school on the same site.
Big Brothers Big Sisters closure shocks many, police calls can get you evicted and the Tigers women’s soccer team are the champions.
Mississippi voters head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates in statewide races, along with local offices.