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    Memphis police narrative details Tug’s shooting incident

    Memphis Police Department officers responded to an aggravated assault at the restaurant, 51 Harbor Town Square, where multiple shots had been fired, according to an incident report narrative. 

    By Julia Baker May 15, 2023
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    Calvary lost 2,000 organ pipes in rental truck theft over weekend

    Truck was parked overnight on Adams Avenue at Second Street.

    By Jane Roberts May 15, 2023
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    Memphis City Council considers taking stand on mayor’s race

    Some council members claim they came to a “consensus” about entering the lawsuit at a closed May 2 meeting with their attorney without taking a formal vote on it.

    By Bill Dries May 15, 2023
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    The Early Word: Ja deja vu, residency lawsuits melodrama

    Memphis Grizzlies moms talk about their sons for Mother’s Day, we look at the string of recent public shootings and compare barbecue spaghetti to Cincinnati chili.

    By Holly Whitfield May 15, 2023
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    Wheel-tax increase faces first vote by Shelby County Commission

    The doubling of the $50 annual wheel tax is integral to County Mayor Lee Harris’ plan to expand the county’s capital budget from $75 million annually to $150 million.

    By Bill Dries May 15, 2023
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    Regional One’s newest volunteer helps patients through ruff days

    Otis, a highly-trained Bernese Mountain dog, delights staff and patients alike as he makes his rounds at the hospital.

    By Aisling Mäki May 15, 2023
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    Try and try again: Rugby ‘changing the game’ for Memphis youth

    Memphis Inner City Rugby has offered a lot more than rugby to those who become a part of it. 

    By Don Wade May 15, 2023
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    ‘Important first steps’: Department of Children’s Services begins to rebuild with higher pay, new housing

    DCS Commissioner Margie Quin reported that no more children were sleeping in offices and the department has had success hiring since a state government-wide salary overhaul.

    By Ian Round May 15, 2023
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    Analysis: ‘The most political lawsuit I’ve ever seen’ — Inside the fight over the city charter

    The lawsuit over residency for Memphis mayoral candidates has broad ramifications. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Man accused in Huey’s shooting out of jail again

    Chase Harris, who posted bail Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the Huey’s shooting and two car burglaries, was arrested Friday after being linked to an April 2 car theft.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
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    Tony Pollard camp: Dallas Cowboy and former Tiger inspires Memphis youth

    The Melrose High alum who played for Memphis from 2015-18 was the host of a football camp for youngsters ages 6 to 16 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 13, 2023
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    MSCS considers reopening superintendent candidate pool

    Board members were given six options on next steps that included keeping things as they are and starting over completely. Five of the nine board members voted to edit the rubric and allow additional candidates to apply.

    By Aarron Fleming May 13, 2023
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    Public shootings magnify Memphis crime issue

    In the last three months, the Memphis area has experienced several shootings in public places, including Beale Street, Live Lounge in Whitehaven, Huey’s in East Memphis and Prive near Hickory Hill.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office to seek pretrial detention for Huey’s shooting suspect

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office posted a tweet Friday stating they are seeking pretrial detention for a suspect in an April 30 shooting at Huey’s and multiple unrelated thefts. 

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
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    90 chickens find safe place to roost at MAS

    Birds rescued from a suspected chicken fighting operation are putting a strain on Memphis Animal Services’ already overfilled capacity. 

    By Kambui Bomani May 12, 2023
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    Memphis voters could choose gun control laws

    A city ordinance that could prompt a court fight with the state over gun control has morphed into a potential ballot question for voters. The sponsors of the measure talk about it on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries May 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing out on bond

    Hernandez Govan had a $90,000 bail set Thursday in Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee’s courtroom.

    By Julia Baker May 12, 2023
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    The Early Word: Houston’s hit in the nose with lawsuit; Metal Museum to move

    The Memphis Tigers will fly south for the summer, and we craft a food guide to the non-barbecue, plus last-minute Mother’s Day weekend ideas.

    By Kelsey Bowen May 12, 2023
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    County Commission Scorecard: Filling in the budget blanks

    The commission scorecard tracks critical votes so far to fill in the blanks on a resolution that could raise the county’s wheel tax and an ordinance that could drop the county’s property tax rate.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2023
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    Apartments near Southwind, previously refused, get Land Use Control Board nod

    In February 2022, the LUCB rejected plans to build the Tournament Trails Center complex at 3581 Tournament Drive-South, but a decision in April 2022 from the Memphis City Council reversed that decision. 

    By Rob Moore May 11, 2023
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    Mississippi Supreme Court rules Republican candidate ineligible to run

    Mandy Gunasekara’s run for Public Service Commissioner in Mississippi’s Northern District suffered a blow Thursday when the state Supreme Court ruled she had not met the five-year residency requirement.

    By Beth Sullivan May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd receives public reprimand

    A public release of the reprimand, dated May 8, states Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge A. Melissa Boyd has solicited resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Houston’s Restaurant sued for alleged racial profiling

    A Mississippi couple has filed a lawsuit against Houston’s Restaurant and their managers after they say they were asked to leave due to what they say was racial profiling.

    By Ben Wheeler May 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Bail set at $90K for alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing

    Prosecutors, defense attorneys and the victim’s family agreed on the bond for Hernandez Govan, 43.

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023
  • Education

    FedEx exec appointed to U of M board

    A top FedEx Corp. executive has been appointed to the University of Memphis board of trustees by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. 

    By Aarron Fleming May 11, 2023

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