On The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast, Michalyn Easter-Thomas talks about trying out a ban on traffic stops by police for certain offenses. Other council members want a department-wide review.
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland students will return to school Friday as the Memphis area begins to thaw out. Millington Municipal Schools, Memphis-Shelby County Schools and DeSoto County Schools will remain closed.
The demolition of the three 400-foot-tall chimney stacks at the now-defunct Allen Fossil Plant is the final step in a four-phase plan to prepare the site for redevelopment, and repurpose the 500 acres of land it occupies in Southwest Memphis.
The women who formed a grief group last summer are organizing “A Time to Mourn” — a special service of grief and lament at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Church Health Community Room in Crosstown Concourse.
A heavy police presence was spotted at the White Station Poplar Library around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting
Memphis City Council member Frank Colvett formally announced his candidacy Thursday, Feb. 2.
Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.
Major violent crime was down 5.1% in Memphis and 5% in Shelby County for 2022 compared to the year prior. But major property crime — mainly driven by more than a 100% increase in vehicle thefts — is up. Related story:
And “we’re not seeing a slow down,” University of Memphis Police Chief Derek Myers said. Violent crime down but property crimes, including vehicle thefts, way upRelated story:
It took five years — five years — for New York City police officer Daniel Pantaleo to be fired after Eric Garner’s death in 2014. In Memphis, in 2023, it took 13 days for five officers to be fired for their roles in Tyre Nichols’ death.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and seven suburban districts announced canceled classes Thursday because of continued icy conditions.
Tyre Nichols was a skateboarder. He was a photographer, and he also loved sunsets — especially at Shelby Farms Park. Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols caseRelated stories:
The Memphis area can expect freezing rain and sleet for tonight through Thursday morning with temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditionsRelated story:
The Mississippi Boulevard Celebration Choir sang the popular gospel worship song, “You Are My Strength,” as Nichols' family, the Rev. Al Sharpton and family attorney Ben Crump listened with the church full of grievers. Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols caseRelated content:
The DMC president raised $347,482 since September compared to the $311,719 raised by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and $300,000 by businessman and philanthropist J.W. Gibson.
Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.
Tyre was friends with many people, but he found plenty of respite in solitude, too, with his camera and skateboard.
A new solar panel array will soon provide 100% of the energy for two county buildings.
Sharpton will eulogize Nichols at his funeral at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Wednesday, Feb. 1. White House officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, are set to attend.
Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director.
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Legislature has advanced a handful of proposals that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and severely limit where drag shows can take place.
The City of Memphis is preparing to release the full audio and video footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with police once its administrative investigation is completed in the next few weeks.
The original warning went into effect 6 p.m. Monday and was to remain in effect until noon Wednesday, Feb. 1. The new warning will be in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes for WednesdayRelated story:
An analysis of the personnel records of the five officers included mainly procedural violations, car accidents and accidental damage of department equipment for four of the officers.
Preston Hemphill, one of two MPD officers suspended in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols in addition to five officers who have been fired, was a member of the now-disbanded SCORPION unit, court records show. Seventh MPD officer relieved of duty as more personnel actions are ‘imminent'Related stories: