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    Will it get cold enough for a boil advisory? Here’s what the past tells us

    This coming week, another cold snap threatens Memphis and the Mid-South, raising the question of whether the eventual thaw will harm area pipes enough to cause a boil advisory. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 03, 2025
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    The Early Word: One down, 17 to go for Tigers; Judge Bill Anderson bails

    Feagins’ response to the board is expected very soon, Muggin Coffeehouse has closed (for now) and our staff dishes on their fave Memphis dishes. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 04, 2025
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    Feagins’ response to MSCS board expected Monday

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members have not produced additional evidence to support claims levied against Superintendent Marie Feagins during a Dec. 17 termination meeting, Feagins’ attorney Alan Crone said.

    By Laura Testino January 03, 2025
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    Here are Germantown school board applicants’ thoughts on Houston High plans

    Germantown plans to appoint a new school board member by the end of January. Seven finalists were chosen after 14 applications were submitted.

    By Abigail Warren January 02, 2025
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    Rivercrest Elementary principal earns top honor for West Tennessee

    Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.

    By Michael Waddell January 02, 2025
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    Controversial local judge retires from bench

    Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson retires from his seat, following local and state-level complaints about his controversial bail decisions.

    By Jody Callahan January 02, 2025
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    Legendary Memphis musician, producer Don Nix dies at 83

    Don Nix, who played with the Mar-Keys, produced numerous records for famous acts and contributed “Going Down” to the rock lexicon, has died.

    By Jody Callahan January 02, 2025
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    2025 starts cold, and a brief recap of 2024

    Temperatures may barely rise above freezing while low temperatures could drop into the teens. Combined with forecast northerly wind, wind chill values could be dangerously cold.

    By MemphisWeather.net January 02, 2025
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    Ouster attempts, off-the-ballot action and other highlights: 2024 Political Roundup

    The year in politics was topped by the presidential general election and several local election races that warmed political fires left untended by the distant campaign for president. The top political stories of 2024 also include the transition from elections to governing for other leaders.

    By Bill Dries January 02, 2025
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    In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2024

    The roll call of notable Memphians, or people with ties to the city, who died in 2024 is a long one. Our list includes a few who made their mark on the Bluff City.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff, The Associated Press January 02, 2025
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    Memphis homicides down 25% in 2024

    2024 also marked the lowest number of homicides in the city since 2019.

    By Aarron Fleming January 02, 2025
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    Young: ‘Turn down the drama and the foolishness’

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young marked the first year of his four-year term as mayor at a New Year’s Day prayer breakfast where he talked about “turmoil” in schools and other “drama” locally.

    By Bill Dries January 01, 2025
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    Police arrest teens in string of 13 armed robberies of Latino food trucks

    Police arrested two suspects in a string of 13 armed robberies in the last two weeks, officials said. Police are likely looking for additional suspects but wouldn’t confirm.

    By Jody Callahan January 01, 2025
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    Former DeSoto County youth pastor, basketball coach charged with sexual battery

    Lindsey Aldy Whiteside, 26, is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female victim in May.

    By Rob Moore December 31, 2024
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    Juvenile Court sues Sheriff’s Office

    Juvenile Court filed a lawsuit Tuesday requesting the Shelby County Chancery Court stop the Sheriff’s Office from terminating its oversight of Shelby County’s juvenile-detention center.

    By Laura Testino December 31, 2024
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    Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis

    The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beale’s future, Carter’s past and the Tigers’ present

    Collierville may crack down on parties, Ja’s injury could be worse and we’ve got your recipe for good luck in 2025.

    By Bianca Phillips December 31, 2024
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    Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?

    The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 04, 2025
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    What’s happening in Shelby County courtrooms in 2025

    Cases involving Tyre Nichols, the alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph’s death, the man accused of going on a citywide shooting spree in September 2022 and Ja Morant will be heard in Shelby County courtrooms in 2025.

    By Aarron Fleming December 31, 2024
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    Jimmy Carter’s journey to and from Memphis

    The former president, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, came to Memphis at the height of his political power and after losing to Ronald Reagan. His visits were a snapshot of how his political fortunes changed and his pursuits after the White House.

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Top stories of 2024 and a Grizz flashback to last season

    Penny Hardaway plays the Grinch, a local “Jeopardy” contestant wins with the most Memphis clue ever and we recap our fave eats of 2024. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 30, 2024
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    2024 was the year of the ... ?

    Restaurants, Elon Musk and a possible Graceland sale kept us guessing. Here are the top Memphis storylines of 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 30, 2024
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    Budget, balancing and timing: The top County Commission votes of 2024

    The top votes by the Shelby County Commission in 2024 revolved around the budget season and balancing funding for big projects.

    By Bill Dries December 30, 2024
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    Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

    Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and included multiple trips to Memphis as part of his decades-long involvement with Habitat for Humanity. 

    By The Associated Press December 30, 2024
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    This Week in Memphis: New Year’s Day breakfast, Tigers’ AAC play begins

    We’ve got also your guide to New Year’s Eve events and some inspiration for your 2025 resolutions.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 29, 2024

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