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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    The Early Word: Old Walgreens could gas back up; Tigers mess, explained

    U of M struggles to find engineering students, a barren Downtown park could see new life and you can get “Gangsta” at Carolina Watershed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 06, 2024
  • Downtown

    Morris Park was transformed. Could the same thing happen in Victorian Village?

    The area of spotty grass, situated roughly between Manassas and Neely, became a park by default in the 1960s when five Victorian homes were torn down, says Scott Blake, executive director of Victorian Village Inc. CDC.

    By Jane Roberts September 06, 2024
  • Education

    U of M lost 20% of its engineering students. Could a new $45M center help?

    Behind the scenes, Herff College of Engineering leaders are working against time and odds to improve enrollment. 

    By Jane Roberts September 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: Letter alleges NCAA violations; remembering Chef Kramer

    Ed Scott is worried about ticket sales, the sheriff’s office wants big bucks for jail repairs and you’re one step closer to buying Beaver Nuggets in Fayette County. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 05, 2024
  • Elections

    Questions that made it on the Nov. 5 ballot so far

    While Memphians might not vote on gun control, they will vote on runoffs for future mayor’s races, residency requirements for mayoral and City Council candidates and if the council can set its own pay.

    By Bill Dries September 04, 2024
  • Education

    U of M rakes in record $100M with AI, drone and aquifer research

    In two years, the University of Memphis has gone from a high of $48 million in external funding to $101 million, with faculty “thinking bigger and applying for bigger grants.”

    By Jane Roberts September 05, 2024
  • South Memphis

    Air-monitoring station headed to South Memphis

    After weeks of questions, Shelby County Health Department leaders confirmed that the EPA has approved an air monitoring station for xAI’s Memphis Supercomputer ZIP code. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 05, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Sheriff asks for $15.5M for ‘emergency’ jail repairs

    More than 630 jail doors as well as light fixtures, a walk-in freezer and access-control systems damaged in a power surge this past March are said to need to be repaired or replaced. 

    By Bill Dries September 07, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Rearrest rates up since standing bail order implemented

    Though the overall increase was small, rearrest rates increased more rapidly for misdemeanors than for felonies.

    By Aarron Fleming September 05, 2024
  • Shelby County

    DA’s office to receive $300K for victim support

    The funding will be used to provide support and resources to victims and witnesses; reduce the backlog of cases and of data processing such as forensic evidence; and update a data system that supports prosecutorial decision-making.

    By Julia Baker September 04, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Turnover in Mulroy’s office and on Penny’s basketball staff

    Elon Musk wants to make xAI twice as big, Craig Brewer has a new TV show with Kevin Hart and we explain why Pronto Pups aren’t corn dogs.

    By Bianca Phillips September 04, 2024
  • Premium Shelby County

    Data shows number of departures from DA’s office

    Most have resigned from their posts, but a handful have been terminated or transferred to other jobs.

    By Aarron Fleming September 04, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    TVA plans to add turbines in Southwest Memphis for ‘peaking’

    In the past, TVA has struggled to provide enough power, but environmentalists say the continued investment in natural gas could mean further harm to neighborhoods already surrounded by heavy industrial users. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 05, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Chancellor sets hearing date for Memphis gun-control case

    The Memphis City Council’s lawsuit to vote for citywide gun-control measures in November pushes on as the September deadline for the ballot approaches. 

    By Bill Dries September 03, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Lobster Pronto Pups are back, and firefighters are fired up

    Memphis rents are dropping (but still pricy), the Tigers football team is off to a great start and we tell you why you might want to take the stairs at 201 Poplar.

    By Bianca Phillips September 03, 2024
  • Premium Metro

    Elevators at 201 Poplar keep going down

    Shelby County government plans to install new elevators at the Criminal Justice Center. But construction remains years away, and people who work in the building say the situation is inconvenient, negligent and dangerous.

    By Julia Baker September 03, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Black firefighters file discrimination complaints against City of Memphis

    Several veteran Memphis firefighters are alleging the Memphis Fire Department’s promotional process is discriminatory toward Black employees. 

    By Aarron Fleming September 03, 2024
  • Metro

    Delta Fair is where the fun — and food — is

    On Labor Day, the fair attracted thousands of people for all kinds of reasons. Some just wanted the food — and there was a lot of it. 

    By Jody Callahan September 03, 2024

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