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  • 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.

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    Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven

    Shooting suspect seems to have charges stemming from 2020

    By Julia Baker September 29, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Shooting suspect seems to have charges stemming from 2020

    According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, one Ezekiel Kelly was released March 16, 2022.

    By Julia Baker, Bill Dries September 09, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Council approves key $10 million financing for One Beale Grand Hyatt

    Council members had questions about whether the financing sets a precedent now that the owners of the Downtown Memphis Sheraton have plans to add several hundred rooms to the original convention center hotel.

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    Downtown board proposes One Beale resolution for $95M in bonds

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven

    According to the Shelby County Criminal Justice System Portal, Ezekiel Kelly is wanted for first-degree murder on a warrant that was issued Wednesday, Sept. 7.

    By Julia Baker September 09, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    TVA CEO Jeff Lyash says 20-year contract term with MLGW is nonnegotiable

    Lyash cited stability, discounted base rates and flexibility for utilities to build out carbon-free generation as the biggest draws for a long-term contract, but its terms are nonnegotiable. 

    By Keely Brewer September 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Lawsuit seeks TVA salary information for its regional vice presidents

    As Memphis officials review bids of competitors who might replace the Tennessee Valley Authority as the city’s sole supplier of electricity, a Freedom of Information lawsuit seeks release of salary information on TVA’s four regional vice presidents. 

    By Scott Pickey September 07, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Luker ready for new challenges as Lakeland planning director

    Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.

    By Michael Waddell September 07, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington studies I-40 interchange improvements

    The town is looking for relief to the traffic congestion at Interstate 40 and Airline Road — a main access point.

    By Michael Waddell September 09, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Cleotha Abston’s legal troubles date back to his youth

    Reports link him to charges occurring as far back as age 11.

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    Bond revoked for suspect in Eliza Fletcher slaying

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    General Sessions Court judges offer to screen judicial commissioner applicants

    The Shelby County Commission that took office this month has three judicial commissioners to appoint. It’s part of a chain reaction from the dozens of judicial races decided on the August ballot.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2022
  • Education

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

    “She had a kind spirit. She was always happy, always bubbly. I don’t ever remember her being unhappy,” said a former employer. “She was very warm, very giving.” 

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    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.’

    Eliza Fletcher funeral set for Saturday

    By Jane Roberts September 08, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Bond revoked for suspect in Eliza Fletcher slaying

    A judge ordered the $500,000 bond for the suspect in the abduction and slaying of Eliza Fletcher to be revoked pending a bond hearing during arraignment Wednesday, Sept. 7.

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Locals run for Liza; plus, renters face changing housing market

    Steve Mulroy says Eliza Fletcher’s murder was “an isolated attack,” an ex-FedEx contractor calls for a no-confidence vote and there’s a home from the future in Harbor Town. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

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

    More than 2,000 women have expressed an interest in a Friday morning run to honor Eliza Fletcher. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Geoff Calkins September 07, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Funding Regional One and an ouster move

    The Commission Scorecard tracks a trio of important decisions made at the end of the term of the commission that left office at the end of August. All three could be on the plate of the new commission.

    By Bill Dries September 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Target kidnapping suspect charged

    The incident occurred at the Target at 7989 U.S. 64 across the street from Wolfchase Galleria. 

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Locals react to Fletcher case with sympathy, calls for justice

    Reaction on social media also centered on women feeling safe to run and exercise at any time of the day. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 07, 2022
  • Geoff Calkins

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

    Danielle Heineman, a runner, knew she had to do something in response to the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher. So she is inviting women to join her at 4:20 a.m. Friday to finish Eliza’s run.

    By Geoff Calkins September 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to vote on One Beale financing compromise

    The special meeting is the second in a week for the council. The compromise involving $10 million was announced by Mayor Jim Strickland before the Labor Day weekend.

    By Bill Dries September 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Fletcher slaying appears to have been random, isolated incident, Mulroy says

    District Attorney General: “... in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might have seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger.”

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    Locals react to Fletcher case with sympathy, calls for justice

    Remains identified as Eliza Fletcher

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Remains identified as Eliza Fletcher

    The body found in South Memphis on Labor Day has been identified as missing jogger Eliza Fletcher, police said Tuesday, Sept. 6.

    By Julia Baker September 06, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Judges miss court; plus, the latest on the Eliza Fletcher case

    State Department of Children’s Services is “near collapse,” the Memphis Tigers are off to a rough start and talk about a third bridge is back.

    By Bianca Phillips September 06, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    Children’s Services ‘near collapse’ with shortage of low-paid caseworkers

    “Throw money at it,” a Knoxville judge told state lawmakers. “I’m telling you right now, throw money at it. Tons of money at it.”

    By Ian Round September 06, 2022
  • Premium Elections

    Court is in session?: Judges absences from bench adding to COVID backlog

    Though it includes 10 judges and 10 divisions, Shelby County’s criminal court system had only tried 32 cases by August of this year — and there’s a backlog of 465 pending trials. 

    By Julia Baker September 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Human remains found in South Memphis

    Memphis police confirmed the discovery but did not identify the body of missing Memphis woman Eliza Fletcher.

    Related stories: 

    Here’s what we know about Eliza Fletcher

    New unrelated charges filed against Eliza Fletcher’s alleged kidnapper

    By Julia Baker September 06, 2022

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