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  • Public Safety

    Inmate dies from breathing difficulties in Shelby County Jail

    A corrections officers brought the inmate to Jail Medical for breathing difficulties at 5:45 a.m. Monday. 

    By Julia Baker May 02, 2023
  • Metro

    SBA loans available for tornado victims in certain TN, MS and AR counties

    Business owners and residents who suffered damage during recent tornadoes in North Mississippi are eligible to apply for long-term, low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.

    By Beth Sullivan May 01, 2023
  • Shelby County

    First countywide solid-waste study since ‘90s gets city, county support

    The study will consider how much waste enters landfills compared to recycling, composting or other waste-processing facilities over the course of at least two seasons.

    By Keely Brewer May 01, 2023
  • Education

    Tennessee education commissioner leaving role

    Tennessee will be getting a new education commissioner this summer, the state Department of Education announced Monday morning.

    By Aarron Fleming July 06, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    Five proposed state laws on sentencing delayed or defeated

    Among those were two bills introducing blended sentencing for juveniles, two bills creating harsher sentences for adults and one making it easier to transfer kids to adult court.

    By Ian Round, Julia Baker May 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspect identified in Beale Street shooting

    Archie Mays, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. 

    By Julia Baker May 01, 2023
  • Elections

    Five-year mayoral residency requirement in effect, city attorney says

    Memphis City Attorney Jennifer Sink has taken the stance the City of Memphis' five-year residency requirement for mayoral candidates is in effect.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries May 01, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Eliza’s number is retired; Black families sell land to Orgill

    New life is coming to the Sterick, change is coming to the Grizzlies and we look at how where you live determines your lifespan.

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission clears the decks for budget season

    The Monday commission meeting has a short agenda with votes toward a new solid waste plan and funding for a new prekindergarten classroom in Millington.

    By Bill Dries May 01, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Strickland wants to dip into sales tax funds for police and firefighter raises

    The move is the latest in Strickland’s push to boost Memphis police numbers.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 01, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Miles away, years apart: In Shelby County, where you live impacts how long you’ll live

    For residents of one pocket of Binghampton, the average life expectancy is about 66 years. A few miles away, in East Memphis’ River Oaks, residents can expect to live about 18 years longer. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 04, 2023
  • Health Care

    ‘Sopranos’ star brings mental health advocacy to Methodist Breakfast

    Actor Joe Pantoliano, known for his Emmy Award-winning portrayal of Ralph Cifaretto on “The Sopranos,” will share his personal struggles with depression and his mental health advocacy work when he speaks at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s ninth annual Mental Health Breakfast. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspect injured after shootout with off-duty officer

    The shooting in the 4800 block of Poplar Avenue occurred at 7:13 p.m. after the off-duty approached the individual and two or three other suspects who were breaking into a Dodge Charger.

    By Julia Baker May 01, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Hutchison retires Eliza Fletcher’s number — and unveils an annual award in her name

    Hutchison School announces it will retire Eliza Fletcher’s number across all sports — and presents Meriel Rowland, a star-in four sports, with the first Eliza Wellford Fletcher No. 5 Award.

    By Geoff Calkins May 01, 2023
  • Education

    ‘Bold and vibrant’: Whitehaven High band director dies in Atlanta

    Newsom died while out of town with the band in Atlanta, where they performed yesterday, April 29.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2023
  • Collierville

    Black landowners celebrate Collierville property sale

    The multimillion-dollar land sale at 4005 Bailey Station Road comes after a 23 year-long battle to prevent losing the property to eminent domain and to acquire a fair market value sale.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2023
  • Downtown

    Two people shot on Beale Street

    Two people were shot on Beale Street Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Memphis Police Department.

    By Alicia Davidson May 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Mayoral forum covers police reform, MATA and city funding for education

    Six contenders in the race for Memphis mayor spoke at an event organized by Commit to Memphis at Mosaic Commons, also known as Mosaic Church in Midtown.

    By Bill Dries April 30, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Small businesses and neighbors network at MEMFix event

    Memphis residents showed off their emerging small businesses while connecting with Alcy-Ball neighbors Saturday, April 29, at BLDG Memphis’ first MEMFix 2023 event.

    By Alicia Davidson April 29, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspect charged in South Memphis abductions

    Laderio Gordon, 29, is charged with rape of a child, especially aggravated kidnapping and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.

    By Julia Baker April 28, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Superintendent finalist wants back in; plus, mayoral residency 101

    DOJ sues state over trans youth care ban, the airport taps a new CEO and we remember Jack Parnell (and his voice).

    By Bianca Phillips April 28, 2023
  • Premium Elections

    Memphis’ mayoral residency issue is confusing. Here are the key takeaways.

    The City of Memphis’ five-year residency requirement for elected officials goes back to 1905. So why is it up for debate now? And when will we know who is eligible to run for Memphis’ next mayor? 

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries April 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA Mulroy launches town hall program in Frayser

    “This is part ... of an overall outreach program,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said. “I think it’s important for the DA to be out in the community as much as possible and get input from the community.”

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Arrest made in string of South Memphis abductions

    The suspect was positively identified by two juvenile victims, whose identities will remain anonymous. 

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Jack Parnell, with a voice for the ages, dies at 84

    He was the morning drive-time voice on WHBQ from 1958 to 1971. 

    By Jane Roberts April 28, 2023

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