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    Lakeland board prepares for potential school-voucher bill

    The Lakeland School Systems board’s legislative agenda will focus on the school vouchers and Tennessee’s funding formula. It also recognized Arlington Superintendent Jeff Mayo, who recently died.

    By Michael Waddell September 10, 2024
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    The Early Word: Lee’s got ‘fighting’ words; Nichols jury selection begins

    A jail bailout is delayed, power outages are less frequent and cathead biscuits are coming back.

    By Bianca Phillips September 10, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Fine-arts program for teens finds home in Edge District

    Artist Derek Fordjour said the organization hopes to become a community resource for any young person in Memphis who is serious about art. 

    By Elle Perry September 11, 2024
  • Metro

    Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2024 interns

    This class includes The Daily Memphian’s first social media video intern, Jordan Rodgers.

    By Elle Perry September 10, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission delays vote to fund sheriff’s ‘emergency’ jail repairs

    Sheriff Floyd Bonner wants $15.5 million for jail repairs that’s already planned for a mental health diversion center. The County Commission is sending the problem to committee for a possible Sept. 28 vote.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission backs City Council lawsuit over gun control referendum

    The vote was along party lines with a discussion before the vote that mirrors past discussions about “building relationships” in Nashville versus “standing up to bullies.”

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Seven dismissed from jury pool after first day of trial in Tyre Nichols case

    A slew of former MPD officers, including those who responded to the scene the night Nichols was beaten and the two former officers who have already pleaded guilty in the case, are on the list of 42 potential witnesses.

    By Aarron Fleming September 10, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Bill Lee: Memphis fighting state is ‘last thing we need’

    “You can’t have 50 different cities with 50 different laws,” Lee said as the Memphis City Council pushes to put local gun-control measures on the November ballot. “Trying to override that is just picking a fight.”

    By Samuel Hardiman September 10, 2024
  • tyre nichols trial Public Safety

    Tyre Nichols trial: ‘Former MPD officers charged in Nichols’ death found guilty on some charges

    The jury handed down its verdict for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith on Thursday, Oct. 3, the climax of a nearly four-week federal trial.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 07, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Jury selection begins in federal trial of former cops accused in Nichols’ death

    In his opening remarks, U.S. District Judge Mark Norris, who is presiding over the case, highlighted the weightiness of the proceedings to come. 

    By Aarron Fleming September 09, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Tree-related outages cut down nearly 80%, MLGW says

    With a focus on tree-trimming and milder weather, Memphis Light, Gas and Water reported a drop in area outages from 2023 to 2024. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 09, 2024
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    MATA, Midtown Whataburger on City Council agenda

    The parks committee also takes up funding for repairs to the Mud Island river museum building.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Tigers in triumph, turmoil; trial over Nichols’ death begins

    Memphis murder and homicide rates are meaningfully down so far this year, Ja Morant was behind the camera this weekend and we tell you where to start for Memphis art. 

    By Chris Herrington September 09, 2024
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    After axing hundreds of jobs and adding new ones, where does MSCS stand?

    The Daily Memphian analyzed public records to determine what Memphis school district jobs were cut and which ones were created for this 2024-25 school year.

    By Laura Testino September 09, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Federal trial over Nichols’ death; Cooper-Young’s busy weekend

    Also happening this week: Michael Whaley becomes chair of the Shelby County Commission.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 08, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to weigh in on Memphis gun control

    Shelby County commissioners will vote on a move to support the Memphis City Council’s lawsuit against the Shelby County Election Commission. The body also considers allocating millions in proposed emergency jail repairs.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2024
  • Metro

    ‘High Conflict’ author will headline MIFA luncheon

    Amanda Ripley will speak Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Our City, Our Story luncheon at the Memphis Hilton in East Memphis. It’s MIFA’s largest annual fund-raising event. 

    By Jane Roberts September 08, 2024
  • Metro

    As Delta towns lose population, culture and history disappear with them

    Corona, Tennessee, is one of 35 border communities that, over time, have been cut off from their state by the Mississippi River. Located in unincorporated Tipton, it’s a two-hour drive from the rest of county. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk September 08, 2024
  • Premium Elections

    Political roundup: Cohen on Gaza, Kennedy Day and Reagan Day

    Steve Cohen meets with diplomats from Middle East countries and said discussions could include the possibility of a peacekeeping force in Gaza. Meanwhile, local Republicans and Democrats hear about voting’s importance in a non-battleground state.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    What to know before trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

    The federal trial for the former Memphis Police Department officers accused in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols starts Monday, Sept. 9. Here’s what to know before it begins.

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    Who’s who in trial of former MPD officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming September 09, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    Who’s who in trial of former MPD officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

    Here’s a list of people involved in the trial of the former Memphis Police Department officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death.

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker September 09, 2024
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    75 years of helping ‘people be who God wants them to be’

    St. Paul Catholic School’s mission of education has evolved as the surrounding Whitehaven area changed. Now supporters are raising money to update the 75-year-old structure.

    By Toni Lepeska September 17, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Murders down 21% so far this year

    In 2023, Memphis hit a record 398 homicides, which include murders, justifiable homicides, negligent vehicular manslaughter and negligent manslaughter.

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    How should MSCS grade its superintendent? New board members weigh in

    In its final action, the former MSCS board tasked incoming members with creating a strategic plan and evaluation for Superintendent Marie Feagins. 

    By Laura Testino September 07, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Second Halbert ouster suit gets hearing next week

    All sides in the ouster lawsuit are due in Circuit Court next week to sort out various motions including one seeking to declare Wanda Halbert in default for not responding directly to the complaint.

    By Bill Dries September 06, 2024

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