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    Eliza Fletcher’s family, Mulroy speak out as Abston pleads guilty

    “No legal resolution and no sentence can diminish the anguish of Liza’s murder,” Eliza Fletcher’s family said in a statement.

    By Julia Baker October 28, 2024
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    The Early Word: Musk’s AI chatbot disputes his claims; where to buy candy

    Sheriff’s office and juvenile court can’t agree, the MAS director was fired from a previous job for lying and the Grizzlies set the clock back 295 days.

    By Bianca Phillips October 28, 2024
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    Agree to disagree: Sheriff’s office, juvenile court disputes continue

    The sheriff’s office and juvenile court are still at loggerheads over who should run the new youth detention center and how to get detainees to court. Where will it end?

    By Julia Baker October 28, 2024
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    Elon Musk’s AI chatbot doesn’t share his views about the 2024 election

    Musk has said he wants xAI to be the most “truth-seeking” artificial intelligence, its training not swayed by ideology. At present, its training appears to not be swayed by anyone, including Musk. 

    By Samuel Hardiman October 29, 2024
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Early voting tops 175k, and Nordstrom-White on school vouchers

    Democratic and Republican partisans met Saturday, Oct. 26, on the parking lot of the county’s most popular early voting site while Trump supporters waved banners on Poplar Avenue. Four days of early voting remain.

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Early voting ends; Johnson sentenced

    Also happening this week: Halloween is Thursday and daylight saving time ends Sunday. Plus, this is one of only a few chances to catch three Grizz home games during a work week.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 27, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission returns to Juvenile Court requests and pay raises

    Also on commission agenda is a vote to help fund traffic roundabouts near the next phase of the Lakeland Meadows development. The roundabouts have been a source of controversy before Lakeland’s city commission.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2024
  • Elections

    Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks discusses first term, next four years

    Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks is completing her first term in Position 3 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and is unopposed for reelection.

    By Abigail Warren November 06, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    How Memphis charter-school leaders tackle chronic absenteeism

    Schools across the U.S. and in Memphis experienced skyrocketing rates of students missing a significant portion of the school year.

    By Laura Testino October 26, 2024
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Gene Brady is gone. The world needs more Gene Bradys.

    Gene Brady, 89, died in a single-car wreck last week. Maybe you didn’t know him. But if you’re lucky, you’ve known people like him. We could use more of them today.

    By Geoff Calkins November 06, 2024
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    Community support is key to strategy for youths in Raleigh, Nutbush

    The Wraparound District 6 strategy, which received an initial $600,000 investment that will be managed by the School Seed Foundation, will address public safety, public health and public education in north Shelby County.

     

    By Julia Baker October 25, 2024
  • State Government

    Two Memphis judges up for Tennessee appeals court seat

    Six finalists will be interviewed in November by the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments, which will then select three finalists to submit to Gov. Bill Lee.

    By Aarron Fleming October 25, 2024
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    MAS director fired from previous job for alleged misconduct, lying

    According to his personnel file, Ty Coleman was fired from a Texas animal shelter for inappropriate behavior, including “sexual acts occurring at the work-site.” Although suspended, he still receives his Memphis Animal Services pay of $120,000. 

    By Jody Callahan October 25, 2024
  • Elections

    Early vote turnout going into last weekend still lags 2020

    The last weekend of early voting comes with the use of statewide campaign tours to boost candidates in district and statewide races.

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2024
  • Education

    Top MSCS staffer departs, to join Greater Memphis Chamber

    Julian Cross is the second Memphis-Shelby County Schools staffer to depart the Office of the Superintendent this month.

    By Laura Testino October 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: Maine comes to Memphis, and Mega Kroger does, too

    Jury rules against an inmate beaten at 201, crime is still trending down and City Silo’s new spot will come with a new menu. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 25, 2024
  • Health Care

    Local breast cancer survivors honored at Pink October ceremony

    Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said risk increases with age and that women, who are more often caregivers, should make their own health a priority. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 24, 2024
  • South Memphis

    Old Porter Junior High moves toward makeover

    The old school building is undergoing a renovation to an early childhood center run by Porter-Leath, with a museum dealing with the rich history of the area to come in a later phase.

    By Bill Dries October 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Jury rules against inmate who was beaten in jail

    Cordero Ragland’s family will not receive money from the county.

    By Jody Callahan October 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Overall crime in Memphis down from 2023, report says

    In two closely watched categories, Memphis saw a 2.6% drop in its major violent crime rate and a 20.3% decline in its major property crime rate from January to September, according to the Crime Commission.

    By Julia Baker October 25, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Sons lost to gun violence lead activists to urge support for referendums

    The gun referendums are more than policy actions, they are “lifesaving measures,” according to the activists. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 24, 2024
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    Southaven converting closed Fred’s store into new court building

    “We’ve made tremendous investments in our police department,” said Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite. “When your police is more active, your court is more active. So our court is very busy.”

    By Rob Moore October 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: Santi Claus comes early; CY sober home tired of waiting

    Two friends share stories of growing up around guns, Penny shuts down drama and we’re taco-ing about Maciel’s new spot. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 24, 2024
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    Junior League honors the one woman who makes it all work

    For 35 years, Pat Pope has been the office manager, the first person people see when they visit the offices on Central and the spirit of collegiality in its work. 

    By Jane Roberts October 24, 2024
  • free with sign-up Public Safety

    Guns haunted two friends’ childhoods. Now they navigate a world awash in them.

    Gun violence shaped their lives as kids, and gun-related charges sent them to prison. Here’s where they land on gun restrictions.

    By Laura Testino October 24, 2024

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