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. 

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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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.

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. 

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. 

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

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

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

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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.

“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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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.

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. 

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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.

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

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