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    Judge Jim Lammey reprimanded for social media posts

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jim Lammey receives public reprimand for social media posts he reposted and shared on his Facebook page. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Patriot Bank hires chief operating officer

    Tina Walker has been named chief operating officer of Patriot Bank.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 18, 2019
  • Metro

    No more late fines at Memphis Public Libraries

    Memphis Public Libraries are doing away with one of the basics of public libraries -- fines for books that are returned past their due date.

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Sedley Alley DNA testing petition dismissed

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan Monday dismissed a move by the estate of Sedley Alley to have DNA tested in an attempt to exonerate him posthumously, saying the estate does not have standing in the case.

    By Yolanda Jones November 19, 2019
  • Metro

    St. Peter marks 180 years since the city’s first Catholic Mass

    The Sunday afternoon Mass recalled the 1939 milestone at the neighboring Magevney House and the ecumenical spirit that led to the city's first Catholic parish that followed. St. Peter's pastor also reminded parishioners that faith is not without divisions and controversy but is also about unity.

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Owens drug case is latest in 25-year arc of federal charges

    An October federal indictment of Blake Owens and four others for allegedly dealing heroin and fentanyl is a major drug case. It's also part of a 25-year saga that includes real estate, strip clubs, kidnapping, racketeering, wiretaps and a plea by Owens in 2006 for federal prison officials to release him somewhere other than Memphis.

    By Bill Dries, Yolanda Jones November 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Public forums set for input on Germantown park changes

    The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission will host public forums Monday and Tuesday to get input about planned changes at Germantown Station and Riverdale parks.

    By Hira Qureshi November 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Middle school students demonstrate crosswalk safety in Highland Strip

    When a woman was struck by a motorist near their school in June, a group of Memphis sixth graders dedicated their semester to learning about pedestrian safety. On Saturday morning, they spoke out about what they learned.

    By Jared Boyd November 17, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Stanton marks end of clerk’s term and tenure with changes, goals, paper

    General Sessions Court Clerk Ed Stanton Jr. has a little less than a year left in office and will not seek re-election next year. Before his exit, Stanton says he has a few goals to accomplish.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2019
  • Education

    Culture of Consent plans march at Rhodes on Tuesday

    College president responds to alleged victim who complained about the how the Rhodes Title IX office handled her sexual assault case.

    By Jane Roberts November 17, 2019
  • State Government

    Secretary of State sees no confusion in voter registration law with trial set for 2021

    The trial will be a legal battle between the state and voter registration advocates over new requirements and penalties approved this year but on hold because of a federal court ruling.

    By Sam Stockard November 16, 2019
  • Business

    Mid-South Peace & Justice Center lays off staff

    Mid-South Peace & Justice Center started on Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday in 1982.

    By Jane Roberts November 19, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Conrad prepares to show new council members the ropes, pushes for residency vote

    On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, outgoing council Chairman Kemp Conrad discusses Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division rate hikes and a recent visit to Hungary. 

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2019
  • State Government

    State Rep. Hardaway: Investigation needed into ‘business aspect’ of NCAA

    With Memphis in an uproar over the eligibility of University of Memphis star James Wiseman, state Rep. G.A. Hardaway says he plans to push for a probe of the “business aspect” of the NCAA.

    By Sam Stockard November 15, 2019
  • Education

    ‘It gets unbearable': Students await plan for aging school buildings

    This week, when temperatures in Memphis dipped to an unseasonably chilly 20 degrees, some classrooms at Kingsbury High had no heat. The problem was partially caused by a gas leak that led to an early dismissal Tuesday, but a student says cold classrooms are common. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede November 15, 2019
  • Education

    Employee turnover high in Tennessee’s education department

    The majority of the approximate 250 departures have been resignations rather than retirements or firings. The departure rate of just over 19% exceeds those of Schwinn’s two predecessors over comparable periods, according to state records.

    By Marta W. Aldrich November 15, 2019
  • Metro

    Lakeland approves new athletic fields

    Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.

    By Michael Waddell November 15, 2019
  • Metro

    Lakeland appoints Kim Koratsky as municipal court judge

    Kim Koratsky, the former deputy attorney for Shelby County, has been named Lakeland's new municipal court judge to replace Taylor A. Cates, who left last October to become chief prosecutor for Germantown.

    By Michael Waddell November 15, 2019
  • Metro

    Kosten Foundation plans events for pancreatic cancer awareness

    World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day is Nov. 21.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2019
  • Education

    Tennessee hires Florida company to manage education vouchers

    ClassWallet started work for Tennessee Nov. 4 after signing a two-year contract worth $2.53 million with the Department of Education, according to documents obtained by Chalkbeat.

    By Marta W. Aldrich November 15, 2019
  • Metro

    MPD lieutenant indicted on rape charges involving teen girl

    A Memphis police lieutenant was indicted on rape and sexual battery charges involving a 15-year-old girl. 

    By Yolanda Jones May 17, 2023
  • Metro

    Businessman Mark Giannini enters Alford plea in rape case, given probation

    Businessman Mark Giannini pleads guilty to aggravated assault in a 2013 rape case. He was placed on probation for four years. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 15, 2019
  • Metro

    Public art selections made for Convention Center overhaul

    The UrbanArt Commission, Memphis Convention Center board and city of Memphis have selected four Memphis-based artists for public art installations in the upgraded convention center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 16, 2020
  • Metro

    LIVEGIVEmidsouth has new look, speed and lots more to see

    Community Foundation celebrates National Philanthropy Day with update of its powerhouse site.

    By Jane Roberts November 15, 2019
  • Education

    Second suit rises out of fraternity Valentine’s Day party at Rhodes

    Alleged victim is suing Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Rhodes and four students.

    By Jane Roberts November 21, 2019

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