Tigers clinch No. 2 seed, Rape Crisis Center expands and we look at what areas were targeted by the SCORPION unit.

The Shelby County District Attorney General’s office recused itself from the Gershun Freeman investigation, and on Feb. 17, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk’s Office took over.

The expansion comes as the CDC extends the timeframe for when sexual assault victims can receive a forensic exam.

Gov. Bill Lee signed off on legislation, which bans adult cabaret from public property or anywhere minors might be present without issuing a statement or a public ceremony. The bill goes into effect July 1.

The commission votes Friday on a resolution urging the Tennessee legislature to resolve a dispute over the county line and a United States Census tract line. The difference encompasses about 200 Arlington homes.

MPD brings back old traffic unit, the Grizzlies break road losing streak and Collierville has utility bill issues, too. 

Wetland depletion along the Mississippi River has left the region “exposed to disasters that would normally be absorbed by wetland capabilities,” the mayors said in their policy proposal.

The Nichols case has intensified the national debate on using highly aggressive tactics to battle violent crime and the pretexts that are often used. Most of the stops identified and mapped out by The Daily Memphian were made in the most impoverished areas of the city.

The new facility replaces the Davis YMCA and marks the return of swimming lessons and classes that have seen generations. 

The court allowed the highest penalty based on the level of fraud.

The protests of proposed state laws that would outlaw drag various forms of drag shows came as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee attended the Wednesday, March 1, opening of the Whitehaven YMCA.

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Seven new Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers signed contracts today in advance of their graduation from the University of Memphis’ River City Partnership program, which specifically works to prepare students for positions within urban school districts.

The flood watch goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and lasts through Friday afternoon.

The unit consists of 10 newly appointed sergeants who are on temporary assignments. 

“We feel confident, considering the significant interest that already exists inside and outside of Memphis, that strong candidates will continue to emerge.”

New Cordova high school is one step closer, AutoZone is building a skybridge and Hotel Pontotoc may get a second life.

Concerns about rental properties in the Bartlett area have drawn the attention of officials in the suburb, in the county and at the state legislature.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted unanimously to purchase 35.79 acres in Cordova for $3.579 million.

Intervening early can be the key to success, and Memphis Allies’ SWITCH Youth program seeks to do just that.

A juvenile and an adult are indicted on first-degree murder, first-degree murder in perpetration of a robbery and especially aggravated robbery. 

Time is “tight” for the redistricting committee to make recommendations on new Memphis City Council district lines. Meanwhile, the city mapmaker with the group says the process should be more public. Plus, another joins the Memphis mayor’s race.

Miracle Rutherford, 20, appeared in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd’s courtroom Monday, Feb. 27, and Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Southaven alderman Charlie Hoots would like to add state representative to his resume.

MSCS eyes Cordova land for new high school, MEM gets federal funds and Steve-O might be back this week.

Tito Langston, the district’s deputy CFO, talked about the timeline for the district’s next budget and recent financial investments. Three surveys were also offered, and community members presented questions and concerns.