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    Unofficial local LGBTQ historian dies at 69

    Vincent Astor, who many considered the unofficial LGBTQ historian for the Mid-South, died on Monday, Jan. 16. Astor spent his life advocating for and raising awareness for the LGBTQ community in Memphis.

    By Christin Yates January 19, 2023
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    TVA turns to industry panel to review winter power performance

    During a MLGW board meeting Wednesday, CEO Doug McGowen indicated that load forecasting would be part of the TVA review, “because there were some real issues to talk about there.”

    By Keely Brewer January 18, 2023
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    Opinion: We must rename Audubon Park

    “My concern is with a controversial name that is still attached to one of this city’s most prominent and widely used regional parks ... Audubon Park, named for artist and naturalist John James Audubon.”

    By Thelma Crivens January 23, 2023
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    U.S. Attorney’s Office launches investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death

    The United States Attorney’s Office, in coordination with the FBI Memphis Field Office and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols.

    By Julia Baker January 20, 2023
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    Turner, Young mayoral campaigns reflect a generation’s return to Memphis

    Van Turner and Paul Young talked about returning to Memphis after college and the role that’s played in their campaigns at separate fundraisers Saturday, Jan. 14.

    By Bill Dries January 18, 2023
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    MSCS names potential superintendent search firms

    MSCS also confirmed that it will select one of the firms at its next business meeting on Jan. 31

    By Aarron Fleming January 26, 2023
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    The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims

    A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.

    By Bianca Phillips January 18, 2023
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    Legislative session begins without Barbara Cooper, but Clarion cook will never forget

    The late state Rep. Barbara Cooper always stayed at the same hotel when she was in Nashville. She grew close to one worker, who saw her as a mother figure and knew exactly what she wanted for breakfast and dinner.

    By Ian Round January 18, 2023
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    New Carpenter Art Garden leader has hope for healing

    Jazmin Miller is on course to help heal trauma on several levels, including the complicated feelings she says many Black people have with agriculture as an institution. 

    By Jane Roberts January 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Tyre Nichols remembered: He ‘always had a smile on his face’

    About 50 people, including family, friends and coworkers, attended the memorial service for Nichols at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home on the edge of Orange Mound. 

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    City pledges to release Nichols incident police body cam footage next week

    By Julia Baker January 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    City pledges to release Nichols incident police body cam footage next week

    The joint statement from Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis Tuesday, Jan. 17, came as the funeral of Tyre Nichols was underway. 

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    ‘Tyre was a man': Loved ones of Tyre Nichols demand transparency from MPD

    By Julia Baker, Bill Dries January 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Second suspect charged in U of M student Barshay Wilson’s death

    Cassius Bryant, 22, is the second suspect charged in the death of the University of Memphis nursing student.

    By Julia Baker January 17, 2023
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    Lisa Marie Presley memorial scheduled for Sunday at Graceland

    A public memorial service for Lisa Marie Presley has been scheduled at Memphis’ Graceland. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 17, 2023
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    The Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge

    Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 17, 2023
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    Van with AI, laser imaging to scan Memphis streets for potholes

    The effort will comprehensively map the condition of all 6,714 lane miles of Memphis’ streets.

    By Bill Dries January 17, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx volunteers package more than 30,000 meals for MLK Day

    In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

    By Rob Moore January 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ‘Tyre was a man': Loved ones of Tyre Nichols demand transparency from MPD

    Tyre Nichols, 29, died days after being injured during an incident with Memphis police officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads.

    By Julia Baker January 17, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Sports and race intersect at MLK Day forum

    Panelists at the National Civil Rights Museum event included Katrina Merriweather, head coach of the University of Memphis women’s basketball team, Memphis Grizzlies small forward Danny Green and former NBA superstar Grant Hill.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 16, 2023
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    Tennessee foster children face the most ‘instability’ in the nation, report finds

    About a third of Tennessee foster children are placed in three or more homes in their first year in state custody, according to a Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth report, putting children at greater risk of compounding trauma.

    By Ian Round January 16, 2023
  • Metro

    Local course fosters ‘dementia-friendly’ congregations

    “With an aging membership in churches and the broader society, the need for compassionate care for those who have dementia is rapidly increasing.”

    By David Waters January 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD officers under investigation following man’s traffic stop death

    Tyre D. Nichols, 29, was injured following a confrontation with officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.

    By Alicia Davidson, Jasmine McCraven January 15, 2023
  • Metro

    As road salt washes away, the Mississippi River gets saltier

    Unlike other pollutants, chloride doesn’t break down in water over time. In other words, once it’s in, there’s no getting it out — and just a teaspoon of salt can pollute five gallons of water forever.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk May 11, 2023
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    Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances

    Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.

    By Alicia Davidson January 15, 2023
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    ‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach

    Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.

    Related story: 

    Tennessee transgender legislation: A summary

    By Ben Wheeler January 15, 2023
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    Tennessee transgender legislation: A summary

    Members of the LGBTQ+ community show concern as proposed Tennessee legislation targets drag shows and transgender issues.

    By Ben Wheeler March 22, 2023

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