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    Weirich pushes back on criticism of 2020 Kelly plea deal

    Former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich talked to The Daily Memphian about the 2020 plea deal for Ezekiel Kelly that Gov. Bill Lee called an example of “soft-on-crime plea deals.”

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    Gov. Lee calls for changes in plea deals during Memphis visit

    By Bill Dries September 14, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Tucker Carlson blames ‘Bill Lee and guilty liberals like him’ for violent crime in Memphis

    Carlson characterized Lee as soft on crime in a monologue against criminal justice reform, which, he claimed, “means letting violent people out of prison early.”

    By Ian Round September 09, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Shooting victim remembered as ‘sweet little girl’

    Corteria Wright, 17, was killed Wednesday during the shooting rampage, but at the hands of a different killer.

    By Jane Roberts September 10, 2022
  • Metro

    Casualty of Wednesday’s shooting ‘wasn’t just a random victim. He was an uncle’

    Richard Clark was a humble, quiet man, the youngest of seven, and, for him, family came first. 

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    Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayer, praise to honor victims of shooting spree

    Three victims in shooting spree identified

    By Ben Wheeler September 10, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Criminal Court Clerk staffer indicted on theft charge

    The former principal court clerk was fired two years ago for taking nearly $62,000 in cash from evidence boxes starting in 2018. He was indicted on the criminal charges last month.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Gov. Lee calls for changes in plea deals during Memphis visit

    Gov. Bill Lee was in Memphis Friday, Sept. 9, touting stricter laws targeting violent repeat offenders passed during his tenure. 

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Locals ‘exhausted’ after back-to-back tragedies

    Area organizations are offering “safe spaces” and free admission for residents to process their thoughts.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 09, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder, more charges to come

    Ezekiel Kelly was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly killing three and injuring three others in a day-long shooting spree, some of which was streamed to Facebook Live. 

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    A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampage

    Shooting suspect seems to have charges stemming from 2020

    Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven

    By Ben Wheeler September 14, 2022
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: With hope and defiance, thousands finished Eliza Fletcher’s run

    They didn’t let fear stop them. Exactly one week after Eliza Fletcher’s abduction and death, more than a thousand Memphians turned out at 4:20 a.m. to finish the run that Eliza could not. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 12, 2022
  • Metro

    Photo gallery: Thousands gather to ‘finish Liza’s run’

    A week after Eliza Fletcher was abducted and murdered, thousands gathered in Memphis Friday morning to finish the run she could not.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 09, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Remembering the shooting spree victims; plus, we address our collective trauma

    A public defender is ordered to represent Cleotha Abston, an antique shop may be coming to Victorian Village and we tell you where to find an affordable South Indian breakfast all day long.

    By Bianca Phillips September 09, 2022
  • Update Behind The Headlines

    City shaken by week of violence seeks comfort and answers

    Leaders of the local Justice and Safety Alliance talked about the week of violence that has shaken the city on “Behind The Headlines.” 

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    Police find no threats to the public despite various reports

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2022
  • Update Spirit of Memphis

    Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree

    The prayer event Thursday night was spearheaded by a local church to lift up the city and ask for help and healing because of the recent string of violence.

    By Aarron Fleming September 09, 2022
  • Metro

    Senate confirms Andre Mathis to federal appeals court

    The Butler Snow law partner becomes the first Black man from Tennessee to serve on the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Police find no threats to the public despite various reports

    With Memphians jumpy after Wednesday night’s deadly shooting spree, MPD responded to multiple calls from the public about violent activity, but found no credible threats. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 09, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Three victims in shooting spree identified

    Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified. 

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    Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree

    By Ben Wheeler, Alicia Davidson, Jane Roberts September 09, 2022
  • Metro

    Eliza Fletcher funeral set for Saturday

    Funeral services for 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher, a teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, will be held at Second Presbyterian Church in East Memphis. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 08, 2022
  • Update Education

    U of M developing new strategic plan, seeking permanent provost

    The University of Memphis is creating a new strategic plan, focusing on declining student enrollment and updating facilities — among other topics — and seeking a new provost, board of trustees members were told this week.

    By Aarron Fleming September 09, 2022
  • Update Metro

    Run honoring Eliza Fletcher set for Friday morning

    The Memphis Police Department confirmed Thursday there will be added security measures but would not elaborate. 

    Related stories:

    Fletcher’s loss in education, faith communities ripples across city

    Everything you need to know about ‘Let’s Finish Liza’s Run’

    Calkins: Friday morning, a throng of women in Memphis will ‘finish Liza’s run.’

    By Alicia Davidson September 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Cleotha Abston defense counsel must continue to represent him, judge rules

    The public defender assigned to the case had asked during a hearing Wednesday to be recused.

    Related stories:

    Cleotha Abston’s legal troubles date back to his youth

    Bond revoked for suspect in Eliza Fletcher slaying

    By Alicia Davidson September 08, 2022
  • Premium Metro

    Newest City Council member sees role as ‘resourceful connector’

    Teri Dockery was appointed to the vacant District 4 council seat last month. She isn’t a candidate in the Nov. 8 special election for the council seat but is eyeing a full four-year term on the October 2023 ballot.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Shooting spree shocks the city

    Cleotha Abston’s bond is revoked, the Memphis City Council approves a One Beale deal and the Memphis Police Department takes a recruiting cue from FedEx.

    By Bianca Phillips September 09, 2022
  • Public Safety

    City seeks police recruitment services to help bolster staffing

    The consulting company will work with the department for three months to help devise strategies and best practices for recruiting. 

    By Julia Baker September 08, 2022
  • Metro

    ‘West Fight On’ set for Saturday to help fight cancer

    The “West Fight On” running and cycling fundraiser to benefit West Cancer Foundation is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, at Shelby Farms Park.

    By Alicia Davidson September 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampage

    The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.

    Related stories:

    Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven

    Shooting suspect seems to have charges stemming from 2020

    By Julia Baker September 29, 2022

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