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    The Early Word: A judge is under fire, and Tigers find their fire in second half

    Cameras are coming to Hickory Hill, a new brewery opens in the Edge and we’ve got tips on a stress-free Thanksgiving. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 22, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    Tenn. House Speaker reviewing Judge Bill Anderson’s cases

    One of Tennessee’s top Republican leaders says his team will review all of a local judge’s criminal cases following a series of controversial bail decisions.

    By Aarron Fleming November 22, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Forum addresses issues for youth in an ‘adversarial’ justice system

    The town hall addressed two issues before the Shelby County Commission. One would help in expunging juvenile records. while the other would require recording and legal representation for youth during questioning by law enforcement.

    By Aarron Fleming November 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Hickory Hill to get 26 new surveillance cameras

    “Anything that we can do to deter crime is the issue,” said Miska Clay Bibbs, the Shelby County commissioner who represents District 11, which includes Hickory Hill.

    By Jody Callahan November 22, 2024
  • Health Care

    County joins ‘Big Cities’ program to promote public health, battle misinformation

    Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said she wants to reinforce established science that shows vaccines protect communities from infectious diseases and fluoride improves dental health. 

    By Aisling Mäki November 21, 2024
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    The Early Word: Wins for Wanda Halbert, Taylor Jenkins and Frayser

    Downtown could get a “hamburger tax,” a new center for paralyzed vets is coming to Beale and we tell you why all those ladybugs were in your house early this week.

    By Bianca Phillips November 21, 2024
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    Eoff focused on students during time on school board

    Amy Eoff will end her time on the Germantown Board of Education this week. She was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020.

    By Abigail Warren November 21, 2024
  • Metro

    This weekend’s weather: Break out the fire pits

    The first three weeks of November continued an October trend of warmer than normal conditions. That streak breaks with this forecast.

    By MemphisWeather.net November 21, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Joshua Zimmerman extradited to Mississippi

    An employee of the Rankin County Detention Center confirmed Zimmerman was booked into the facility earlier Wednesday but could not provide further information.

    By Rob Moore November 20, 2024
  • Premium Education

    MSCS could add $11M to new Frayser high school

    District officials said the money is needed to keep the project on track as it recalculates next steps for the stalled Cordova high school.

    By Laura Testino November 20, 2024
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    Judge rules on Wanda Halbert’s removal

    This has been the second attempt to remove the Shelby County clerk. 

    By Jody Callahan November 20, 2024
  • South Memphis

    ‘Embarrassing’ blight and roadwork issues dominate One Memphis forum

    Mayor Paul Young hears of concerns regarding a road infrastructure project, as well as blight and crime, during his final One Memphis event of the year.

    By Julia Baker November 20, 2024
  • Premium Downtown

    Memphis eyes new tax for Downtown security and beautification

    The City of Memphis is eyeing a single-item tax on food and other items sold Downtown to fund the district’s security, beautification and assistance for the area’s unhoused population. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 22, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mulroy appeals jail releases; Robinson gets no prison time

    The Grizzlies may be out of the NBA Cup, a church needs a few tater toters and Glicked is coming. 

    By Bianca Phillips November 20, 2024
  • Premium Bartlett

    DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the decision to appeal two decisions by a lower court judge to release multiple-shooting suspects without bond in recent weeks.

    By Aarron Fleming November 21, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Former state senator resentenced for wire fraud conviction

    The new sentence includes no prison time. Robinson received a sentence of time served in 2022. Instead, U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman imposed a fine of $48,600. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 19, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Teen charged in Central High shooting

    A teenager is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting another student at Central High School on Monday, Nov. 18.

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    Central High student in critical condition after shooting

    By Aarron Fleming November 20, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Rum Boogie owner’s run ends; JoJo’s gets a latte more space

    Nichols’ family attorneys say the city is poisoning the jury, a Germantown school board member resigns and Sam’s Deli has served its last muffuletta.

    By Bianca Phillips November 19, 2024
  • South Memphis

    ‘Good bones': I Love Whitehaven event celebrates cuisine, culture, community

    The annual celebration of Whitehaven continues this week culminating with the community’s Christmas Parade on Saturday. 

    By Julia Baker November 19, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Central High student in critical condition after shooting

    Memphis police officers found a male victim in a parking lot behind Central High and transported him to Regional One Health in critical condition.

    By Aarron Fleming November 19, 2024
  • Premium Midtown

    Judge resets controversial Cooper-Young recovery home hearing

    Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.

    By Jody Callahan November 19, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Two Memphis judges make cut for state appeals court seat

    Valerie Smith and James Newsom are among the three finalists to be considered by Gov. Bill Lee for a vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals.

    By Aarron Fleming November 18, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Memphis’ claims against Nichols, family meant to ‘poison’ jury pool

    Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, said that the city “misused” the court docket and is attempting “to poison the jury pool” in a case set for trial next year.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 18, 2024
  • Premium Germantown

    Germantown school board member resigns

    Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.

    By Abigail Warren November 18, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: One school’s bust is another’s boost; top cop temp check

    Some locals aren’t down for the demo of an iconic East Memphis building, Regional One Health puts pregnancy care on wheels and a Germantown designer leaves his mark on the holidays.

    By Kelsey Bowen November 18, 2024

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