Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.
The city police department was dispatched to the area around 7:45 a.m. Friday, according to MPD. Data reveals an average of about 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statementRelated story:
Van Turner and Paul Young announce mayoral runs, Harbor Town has a taco shop named after a dirty word and a Memphis Tigers fan is choosing football over chemo.
The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. Related stories: MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen will retire when the board names his successor. He reflected on 27 years leading the town and the change the community has seen.
Long lines formed outside the Shelby County Clerk’s Mullins Station office Thursday, Sept. 1, despite a policy instituted in July that was intended to eliminate such scenes.
The two-term Shelby County Commissioner opened his bid in Health Sciences Park with calls for equal opportunity in the city and expectations the race to the October 2023 election day could be crowded.Related story:
“For more than seventy years, Audubon Park has been a significant site of recreation and entertainment for Memphis residents,” the proposal states. A state board will consider the proposal in two weeks.
The item would have required the winner of the 2023 Memphis mayor’s race to get a majority of the votes either on election day or in a runoff.
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
Teri Dockery, a counselor at the YMCA, is the newest Memphis City Council member.
Keyon Moore, Zancarrion Johnson and Kayvus Jones have been charged in connection with the shooting.
The agreement announced Thursday, Sept. 1, bypasses a city backstop of a reserve fund Carlisle Corp. had sought. Instead, the city puts up $10 million to be repaid by the One Beale developers in 10 years.
TVA’s long-term contract proposal offers a 3% reduction in MLGW’s current base rate but also includes a 20-year termination notice compared to the current five-year notice. The City of Memphis has responded to the recommendation. Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representationRelated story:
The former director of the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development unveiled an online campaign presence on 901 Day.
MSCS will explore options for Germantown namesake schools, Church Health celebrates 35 years and we hear a personal account of what it’s like to drive through Alfredo sauce.
State of Tennessee divvying up more than $4.5 billion for K-12 education.
John Avis, a Memphis educator who had served in Memphis schools since the mid-1970s, died in a traffic accident.
Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.
Native Memphian Aftan Strong will lead the group of judges that will hear cases on a daily basis in the court.
The shooting occurred at the corner of Horn Lake Road and Horn Lake Cove in Southwest Memphis.
The 12 council members have seven applicants for the seat, vacant since the Aug. 9 resignation of Jamita Swearengen.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools may soon begin moving to reach an agreement with two suburban districts before it loses ownership of four campuses at the end of the year.
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common Omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.
Christ Church Memphis will vote on leaving United Methodist, Van Turner announces big plans and Bill Hardgrave talks the future college sports (and his drag racing past).