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  • Food

    After two years, it only took a can of cat food to catch wily chow

    For more than two years and possibly closer to three, a black chow roamed Summer Avenue. He visited Walgreens at the corner of Perkins and Summer, hung around in the Aldi parking lot just west of the intersection, and finally settled on Elwood’s Shack as his go-to at meal time.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 03, 2018
  • State Government

    ACLU honors Turner for life of civil rights work

    Former state Rep. Johnnie Turner didn’t participate in Memphis sit-ins during the 1960s in search of glory. Nor did she hear the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or ride the Memphis city buses fearing death during the 1960s thinking she would be recognized someday at a Nashville gala.

    By Sam Stockard November 30, 2018
  • State Government

    Steve McManus confirms candidacy for 32nd District Senate race

    Former state Rep. Steve McManus, loaded with money from his previous House service, confirmed Friday he will enter the race for the vacant 32nd District Senate seat to fill two years remaining in the term of Mark Norris, who left the post to take a federal judgeship.

    By Sam Stockard November 30, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Mason Homes development prepares for December move-in

    The first renters at a new set of townhomes on E.H. Crump Boulevard south of Mason Temple Church of God in Christ begin moving into their new units in about a week.

    By Bill Dries December 01, 2018
  • Metro

    Bush remembered locally for start of ‘thousand points of light’ effort

    Former president George H.W. Bush was a frequent point man in Memphis for Reagan administration policies during his two terms as Ronald Reagan’s vice president. Bush began his “thousand points of light” volunteerism initiative in Memphis less than a year into his presidency.

    By Bill Dries December 02, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Big Jump Project brings Glide Rides and a cultural kiosk to South Memphis

    It’s a warm and sunny Saturday morning in South Memphis. About 40 people have gathered at the South Memphis Farmers Market for the latest South Memphis Glide Ride.

    By Elle Perry December 02, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    St. Jude Memphis Marathon expects 70,000 runners, spectators

    Memphians will see the first totems of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon around 10 p.m. Friday, when road closures begin Downtown in preparation for Saturday's races. Organizers expect approximately 70,000 people – from runners to well wishers – to attend the annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

    By Bill Dries November 28, 2018
  • Shelby County

    Commissioners seek to add items to legislative agenda

    The Shelby County Commission may add five items to its legislative agenda for the Tennessee General Assembly session in January, including a request that the state fund more school resource officers.

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Council Chronicle

    Since the turnover of nine of the 13 Memphis City Council seats in the 2007 elections, the council has charted a new path at City Hall. The largest change on the body in the 50-year history of the mayor-council form of government was followed by the largest return of incumbents four years later and changes in the mayor’s office.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Boyd says deals, partisanship, race are factors in council standoff

    Memphis City Council chairman Berlin Boyd says the council was on its way to a partisan and racial divide when it tried to appoint someone to fill the vacant District 1 seat last week.

    By Bill Dries November 30, 2018
  • State Government

    Republican House speaker-nominee commits to Shelby/Memphis economy

    Calling Memphis a key part of Tennessee’s economy, Republican House Speaker-nominee Glen Casada says he will ensure the city receives its “fair share” of economic development projects through the state.

    By Sam Stockard December 02, 2018
  • Public Safety

    ‘Focused deterrence’ crime-fighting strategy offers hope to ex-offenders

    On a recent weeknight when most people were just getting home from work, nine men sat side-by-side staring into the faces of law enforcement and community leaders.

    By Yolanda Jones December 03, 2018
  • Metro

    Sherra Wright gets September trial date for Lorenzen Wright’s murder

    Sherra Wright, accused of fatally shooting her ex-husband, NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and dumping his body in a field in southeast Memphis in 2010, will stand trial for his murder in September.

    By Yolanda Jones November 29, 2018
  • Metro

    St. Jude Marathon start delayed over weather concerns

    The start of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon on Saturday, Dec. 1, will be delayed 30 minutes due to inclement weather.

    By Patrick Lantrip November 30, 2018
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen faculty members call for president to resign amid plagiarism accusations

    Some members of a faculty organization at LeMoyne-Owen College are calling for the resignation of school president Andrea Lewis Miller over a speech they claim was plagiarized from a popular Joel Osteen sermon.

    By Patrick Lantrip November 29, 2018
  • Public Safety

    Acting AG Whitaker announces ‘Memphis Strike Force’ plan

    Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker visited Memphis Wednesday to announce a new initiative in which the Memphis Police Department will partner with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to form a “Memphis Crime Gun Strike Force.”

    By Yolanda Jones November 29, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Bellefonte backers make MLGW switch to MISO a priority

    The development company with a plan to supply Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division with electrical power from the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant has put that plan on the back burner.

    By Bill Dries November 29, 2018
  • Shelby County

    Commissioners delay recommendations on appointing interim senator, EDGE changes

    Moves to begin the process of appointing an interim state senator for District 32 and to recommend changes to the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) were deferred at Shelby County Commission committee meetings Wednesday.

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2018
  • State Government

    Former Shelby County Commissioner Chism eyes state Senate run

    Former Shelby County Commissioner George Chism, who left the body after one term and ran for county trustee, is considering entering the special election for the 32nd District state Senate seat vacated by Mark Norris.

    By Sam Stockard November 29, 2018
  • State Government

    Akbari likely next Senate Democratic Caucus chair

    State Sen.-elect Raumesh Akbari is running for the Senate Democratic Caucus chairmanship, saying she wants to “tackle the role” of electing Democratic candidates across the red state of Tennessee.

    By Sam Stockard November 28, 2018
  • Business

    International Paper donates $1M to U of M collaboration

    Memphis-based International Paper Co. has donated $1 million to the River City Partnership, a collaboration between the University of Memphis, Shelby County Schools and the Achievement School District.

    By Patrick Lantrip November 27, 2018
  • State Government

    Memphis attorney Wiseman to serve on Lee’s staff

    Memphis attorney Lang Wiseman will serve as deputy to the governor and chief counsel for Gov.-elect Bill Lee. He is among the next governor’s staff appointments announced Tuesday and the only one from Shelby County so far.

    By Sam Stockard November 28, 2018
  • Public Safety

    Migrants receiving care through grassroots Memphis group

    Kathleen Meier is giving thanks this holiday season by volunteering for Migration Is Beautiful. A retired nurse, Meier is a new volunteer who helps sort food and other donations for the grassroots organization.

    By Jane Schneider November 28, 2018
  • City of Memphis

    Interest high in two Memphis City Council vacancies

    Former Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford Sr. is among six applicants for the District 6 seat held by his son Edmund Ford Jr.

    By Bill Dries November 28, 2018
  • Public Safety

    Trenary hearing closed due to security in other juvenile case, court says

    Rinisha Wright, the 16-year-old girl charged along with two others in connection with the slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary, was back in court Tuesday but the media and others were barred from entering the courtroom as a security measure on another case, Shelby County Juvenile Court officials said.

    By Yolanda Jones November 27, 2018

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