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    Two-vehicle accident includes school bus, critically injures two

    Officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to the crash at East Mallory Avenue and Prospect Street at 4:46 p.m.

    By Julia Baker March 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Three adults, three children killed in shooting at Nashville private school

    All three children had gunshot wounds, officials said. They were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. The identities of the deceased have now been released. 

    By The Associated Press March 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Prosecutors to seek death penalty against Ezekiel Kelly

    Kelly, 20, is accused of carrying out a shooting spree on Sept. 7, 2022, that left three people dead and three others injured. 

    By Julia Baker March 27, 2023
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    The Early Word: Seaweed blob may ruin your vacay; East Memphis gets Social

    Luke Kennard sets a new record, Halbert says Harris isn’t the boss of her, and Crosstown Concourse gets cheesy. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 27, 2023
  • Premium Education

    How one organization teaches kids to care about the world around them

    “I always say that my job is to come in and teach them to be champions for the planet,” said Emma Simmons of Clean Memphis.

    By Aarron Fleming March 27, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    After Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis turns to tough-on-crime policies

    Memphis is still focused on crime even as it does some introspection about police in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death.

    By Samuel Hardiman March 27, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    Gov. Lee wants more funding for crisis pregnancy centers despite skepticism

    Support for crisis pregnancy centers is part of Lee’s “pro-life” agenda after the Supreme Court ended the right to abortion. Many medical experts say these centers are unethical because they mislead clients and prioritize anti-abortion advocacy.

    By Ian Round March 27, 2023
  • Germantown

    Surviving pastor of Harvest Church crash speaks at his first Sunday service

    Kennon Vaughan was hospitalized following the crash for treatment of his injuries and returned home to Memphis on Feb. 10, where he continues to recover with physical therapy. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 26, 2023
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    Stinky, sodden seaweed will affect Florida tourism season

    People with respiratory issues should consider ‘cancel for any reason trip insurance,’ says Brownell Travel agent Marion McDonald

    By Jane Roberts March 27, 2023
  • Shelby County

    GOP chairman returns with call for party broader than Trump

    Cary Vaughn was re-elected Shelby County Republican chairman at the local party’s biennial convention, with a call for new blood and a focus on common ground.

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Weather service: Mississippi tornadoes deadliest since 2011

    Tornadoes that ravaged parts of Mississippi overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade, according to National Weather Service records.

    By The Associated Press March 25, 2023
  • Premium Downtown

    Memphis parks blooming with springtime plantings and construction

    The spring growth includes new tree plantings overlooking Tom Lee Park as well as new community centers in Berclair and South Memphis and a new art installation Downtown.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Mid-South nonprofits grapple with region’s hunger challenges

    The Memphis Anti-Hunger Conference offered local nonprofits an opportunity to learn more about how hunger impacts the region, hear from partners working to address food insecurity and find ways to partner with the goal of ending hunger in Memphis. 

    By Aisling Mäki March 25, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Meet eight female heroes of conviction, courage

    Women of Achievement has been recognizing female heroism in Memphis since 1985.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    ‘Three-strikes’ sentencing bill would require state to spend $446M on new prison

    In the bill, convicted people would be sentenced to life without parole for a combination of offenses that add up to three strikes. The state can’t accommodate the expected increase in incarceration with its current facilities, which are operating at 96% of capacity.

    By Ian Round March 25, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Behind the Headlines: Local advocates discuss crime and reform

    Representatives from the Memphis-Shelby Justice & Safety Alliance, a group of various local organizations, discuss crime and criminal justice reform during a discussion on “Behind the Headlines,” which first aired on WKNO at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24.

    By Julia Baker March 25, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Halbert asserts independence in response to county mayor’s ultimatum

    Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert says she has a back-up plan to move the clerk’s office now at Poplar Plaza to an old bank branch at Quince and Perkins.

    By Bill Dries March 24, 2023
  • Education

    Charter school bags former Parkway Village Kroger for new campus

    “I’m excited for people to drive by and say, ‘There is Merit in Memphis’” said Lakenna Booker, Memphis Merit Academy’s founder and head of school. 

    By Aarron Fleming March 24, 2023
  • State Government

    Brian Kelsey sentencing canceled

    The sentencing has been canceled after the Germantown Republican last week asked to withdraw his two guilty pleas on campaign fraud charges.

    By Ian Round March 24, 2023
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett to spend more than $1.6 M on school upgrades this summer

    Bartlett City Schools will tackle removing asbestos from Ellendale Elementary, improving a drainage at Bartlett Elementary and projects at Bon Lin Elementary, Bon Lin Middle and Rivercrest Elementary.

    By Michael Waddell March 24, 2023
  • Premium Education

    What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub

    New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.

    By Aarron Fleming March 24, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decertification formally adopted for 4 MPD officers involved in Nichols beating

    The officers being decertified are Justin Smith, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr. and Emmitt Martin III. 

    By Julia Baker March 24, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Memphis area faces forecast of severe weather

    The main line of storms will roll in around 8 to 10 p.m. for Memphis, or 9 to 11 p.m. for Fayette County, according to a forecaster with the National Weather Service.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 24, 2023
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    The Early Word: Midtown mansion goes up for auction; ‘Jacir’ film brings the drama (literally)

    Collierville says no to Chick-fil-A’s request, DeSoto tax man wants more money and we tell you where to pot it like it’s hot. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 24, 2023
  • Premium Real Estate

    ‘No. 1 wedding venue’ going up for auction beginning April 7

    Ken Robison, who has invested more than $2 million in the property, hopes for a residential buyer. He consented to schedule no more outdoor events with bands. 

    By Jane Roberts March 27, 2023

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