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    Auction at Graceland opens online bidding on Elvis artifacts

    Fans and collectors interested in buying a piece of authenticated Elvis Presley memorabilia at the upcoming Auction at Graceland don’t have to wait for Elvis Week to start placing their bids.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 29, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Allen takes broader view in council Super District bid

    Cat Allen, a first-time contender in the City Council's Super District 8, sees a wave of progressive candidates for the council and has some concerns about what's happening in Super District 9, which is just a few blocks from her home.

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2019
  • Metro

    Reward up to $15,000 for missing woman with Alzheimer’s

    The family of Pandora Duckett, a Shelby County woman missing since January, has increased the reward to $15,000 for information or details. 

    By Yolanda Jones July 29, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Jerry Lawler files wrongful-death lawsuit in death of his son

    Jerry Lawler files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hardeman County in connection with the death of his son last year. Authorities say Brian Lawler died after he was found hanging in in his jail cell. 

    By Yolanda Jones July 29, 2019
  • State Government

    Legislature could consider rolling back voucher law with Sexton at helm

    Voucher legislation – the most contentious issue of the 2019 session – could make its way back to the House next year with a key opponent, state Rep. Cameron Sexton, set to take the reins as Speaker.

    By Sam Stockard July 29, 2019
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis Lift donates 1,000 backpacks at back-to-school block party

    Parent-led community organization Memphis Lift joined with North Memphis businesses to provide school supplies to local children.

    By Jared Boyd July 28, 2019
  • Education

    St. Benedict follows low student-teacher ratio model for new learning program

    Educators say the four-to-one model of students to teacher is showing signs of success for those with learning disabilities and should continue to grow.

    By Toni Lepeska July 28, 2019
  • Business

    In swampy heat on the Wolf River, canoeists dip in for aquifer research

    University of Memphis researchers use seepage meters to study possible breaches into the Memphis Aquifer along the Wolf River. 

    By Jane Roberts July 27, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Adelman says he is out of New Daisy partnership after four years

    The veteran nightclub operator who came to Memphis four years ago in a partnership to run the New Daisy theater on Beale Street says he is out of the partnership but hopes the venue can reopen soon.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2019
  • Metro

    AFSCME union leadership backs Herenton challenge of Strickland

    The local of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees made its city election endorsements Friday, including Willie Herenton for mayor.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Sherra Wright transfers to state prison as plea deal continues to draw reaction

    Sherra Wright was transferred to a state prison Friday following her surprise plea deal a day earlier in the slaying of ex-husband Lorenzen Wright.

    By Yolanda Jones, Linda A. Moore July 26, 2019
  • Metro

    Former women’s basketball strength coach defends Melissa McFerrin following accusations

    Michael Jenkins said he was unsure why players complained about Melissa McFerrin on surveys. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Appeals court sides with Memphis man wanting to protest near Planned Parenthood clinic

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has sided with a Memphis man who wanted to protest on a street near a Planned Parenthood clinic.

    By Yolanda Jones July 26, 2019
  • Education

    Busing for integration was maligned by some, ‘opened a whole new world’ for others

    By 1978, 40,000 white students had left Memphis City Schools, a move that contributed to Memphis’ distinction of having one of the largest private school systems in the country. Memphis schools remain starkly segregated, with 90 percent of students enrolled in 2018 identifying as black.

    By Kathryn Palmer July 26, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland: Memphis In May to move temporarily in 2021

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says the Memphis in May International Festival will move to an alternate site temporarily in 2021 to accommodate construction in Tom Lee Park.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2019
  • Metro

    Splash pad coming to Whitehaven Community Center

    A building permit application valued at $1.2 million was filed July 24 for exterior construction for the center.

    By Elle Perry July 26, 2019
  • Metro

    Rep. Lamar sets sex-trafficking awareness workshop for Monday

    A sex-trafficking awareness workshop will be held Monday, July 29, at the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville to raise awareness and form legislation.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 26, 2019
  • Metro

    $2.6M building permit filed for Pandrol

    EDGE approved a 15-year Community Builder PILOT for Pandrol USA in May.

    By Elle Perry July 26, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    What’s in a name? Election commissioners contend with nicknames, titles

    The Oct. 3 ballot will feature an "underdog" and a "prince" but no "sister" and no "pastor" in what can be a fine line between the names people are known by and a candidate looking for an edge.

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Critics of Tom Lee Park plan question larger riverfront plan

    The group Get Our Riverfront Right agrees some of the proposed changes to Tom Lee Park would help the Memphis in May festival. But on "Behind the Headlines," they say a larger riverfront plan is being handled piecemeal and would disrupt the festival as an economic engine.

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2019
  • State Government

    Shelby Republicans believe Sexton can unify caucus with focus on policy

    House Speaker nominee Cameron Sexton might not bring an about-face for the embattled House Republican Caucus, but Shelby representatives expect a “definite” style change from resigning Speaker Glen Casada.

    By Sam Stockard July 25, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Sewer work scheduled for north end of Mud Island

    Among the maze of road work and paving going on across the city this summer, the city public works department will add to the infrastructure scenery as it temporarily reworks the flow of raw sewage.

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2019
  • State Government

    Hardaway challenges special prosecutor selections in activist’s case

    State Rep. G.A. Hardaway, a Memphis Democrat, said he stands “with the people,” as dozens of Justin Jones’ supporters cheered for him after a court hearing in Nashville’s Justice A.A. Birch Building early Thursday. 

    By Sam Stockard July 25, 2019
  • Metro

    Collierville ransomware attack to delay residents’ utility bills

    Collierville residents will likely experience delays in receiving utility bills because of a ransomware attack on the town's computer system. 

    By Abigail Warren July 25, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Sherra Wright accepts 30-year sentence for Lorenzen Wright murder

    Sherra Wright pleaded guilty Thursday morning to the murder of her ex-husband, Lorenzen Wright, and will receive a 30-year sentence. A separate eight-year sentence for attempted murder will run concurrently.

    By Yolanda Jones, Linda A. Moore July 26, 2019

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