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    Chamber confirms shift to advanced manufacturing, touts diversity on WKNO

    The chief economic development officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber said on “Behind The Headlines” that companies are seeking out the city’s diversity when looking to expand or relocate. 

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2023
  • Shelby County

    U.S Attorney Ritz takes oath in ceremony loaded with Memphis ties

    Julia Gibbons, judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, administered the oath in a ceremony that included dozens of references to Ritz’ character, judgment and discipline.

    By Jane Roberts February 18, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Bail Hearing Room hears its first six cases

    The hearing room is a result of a court order that followed the American Civil Liberties Union and local advocacy groups threatening to sue Shelby County government for its bail and pretrial detention practices.

    By Julia Baker February 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Gershun Freeman’s family seeks Justice Department investigation

    Gershun Freeman’s family members and their attorneys are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate his Oct. 5 death while he was detained at the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave.

    By Julia Baker February 17, 2023
  • Metro

    As pollution from Ohio train wreck heads downstream, communities wonder about their water

    A plume of chemical contaminants is traveling along the Ohio River at about one mile per hour and will eventually enter the Mississippi River. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk February 17, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Gunman shoots and kills ex-wife, five others in Arkabutla, Mississippi

    The Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told local news outlets the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes.

    By The Associated Press February 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Civic leaders call for Justice Department inquiry into MPD

    Twenty-three Memphis leaders say the death of Tyre Nichols indicates deeper problems with the police department, and criticizes Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration.

    Related stories:

    Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols' death plead not guilty to murder

    Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Crump: Personal connection between Nichols, police ‘untrue’

    Attorney Ben Crump called rumors of any personal connection between Tyre Nichols and any of the officers charged in his death ‘bogus,’ noting similar reports manifested after the killings of George Floyd and Botham Jean.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Julia Baker February 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty to murder

    All five defendants — Tadarrius Bean, 24; Demetrius Haley, 30; Emmitt Martin III, 30; Desmond Mills Jr., 32; and Justin Smith, 28 — posted bail within two days of being booked. 

    By Julia Baker February 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit

    Though SCORPION already was affiliated with MPD’s larger Organized Crime Unit, all 35 of those officers were transferred to other parts of OCU.

    By Marc Perrusquia February 17, 2023
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Damaria Franklin gets ‘steal of the year’; Baseball legend dies

    Details emerge about inmate’s death, city council could crack down on where mayors can live and I-55 may get wider.

    By Bianca Phillips February 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Students, educators rally for Tyre Nichols

    Cars honked as organizers and community members from all walks of life — senior citizens, students and working class professionals, Black, white, Asian and Hispanic — shared their hopes for social justice, change and moving forward.

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige February 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Two shot, a third suffers ‘medical episode’ at Wolfchase Galleria

    Officers found two male shooting victims. One was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and the other was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett in non-critical condition.

    By Julia Baker February 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    New facts in death of Shelby County Jail inmate emerge

    Gershun Freeman’s family and their representatives are sharing new details about Freeman’s October death while in custody at the Shelby County Jail. Meanwhile, attorneys, activists and family members are calling for further action into Freeman’s case.

    By Julia Baker, Alicia Davidson February 17, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi GOP says Public Service Commission candidate can run

    The Mississippi state GOP leaders ruled Thursday that despite living in D.C. during the Trump Administration, Mandy Gunasekara meets the residency requirements to run for Public Service Commission in the Northern District.

    By Beth Sullivan February 16, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Consultant: MLGW shouldn’t ‘close the door’ on leaving TVA

    The report recommends MLGW revisit the market for energy sources when conditions improve. 

    By Keely Brewer, Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Council to seek residency rule for mayoral candidates

    The measure would not apply to this year’s mayoral election. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD to give away 800 free steering wheel locks at local precincts

    The Memphis Police Department hosted a wheel lock event in October 2022 at its Austin Peay Station. This giveaway is for Kia, Hyundai and Infiniti car owners only.

    By Alicia Davidson February 17, 2023
  • State Government

    State senate votes to expand Memphis, Nashville school voucher program to Chattanooga

    Tennessee Senate lawmakers approved the expansion of an education voucher program, currently just for Shelby and Davidson Counties, that allows public tax dollars to be given to families to pay for private schooling to Hamilton County.

    By The Associated Press February 16, 2023
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Recalling Halbert may get easier; SCSO suspends two deputies

    Sports Authority offers peek into sports facility upgrade funding, CLERB wants more teeth and Grizz win ahead of All-Star break. 

    By Bianca Phillips February 16, 2023
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    Retired MPD colonel wants police review board to have more bite

    CLERB chairman James Kirkwood talks in The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about the review board’s possible role in investigating allegations of police misconduct, pending legislation in Nashville.

    By Bill Dries February 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Two Shelby County deputies on Tyre Nichols video suspended

    Sheriff Floyd Bonner announced the suspensions of Jeremy Watkins and Johntavious Bowers Wednesday, Feb. 15, effective immediately.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 15, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee National Guard helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2

    Two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight-training mission. The helicopter crashed around 3 p.m. local time and caught fire.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 15, 2023
  • Premium Sports

    Sports Authority OKs $1M payment for Grizzlies, lessening taxpayer burden

    Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023
  • State Government

    Bill making it easier to recall Wanda Halbert passes first hurdle

    If the Shelby County Commission adopts a resolution of no confidence in Halbert, 88,481 voters have to sign a petition to put a recall question on the ballot. Republican state Rep. Mark White’s bill brings that down to 5,899.

    By Ian Round February 16, 2023

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