“I can’t imagine the destruction he’s left behind. It’s repulsive,” a former employee said.

At 44, Katie Barrett is the Shelby County Fire Department’s top recruit. Her message to anyone, especially women: “It’s never too late.”

None of the nine state appointees poised to take control of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will say whether they intend to act on the superintendent hiring timeline included in documents most of them voted to accept. 

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“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman. 

A 32-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Wednesday.

U.S. District Court Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. lifted an earlier block on the State of Tennessee’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced the infusion of cash to the community to help spur new housing development like the efforts gathering momentum currently in North Memphis. 

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and community activists held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce a lawsuit alleging city officials violated their First Amendment rights by barring them from future council meetings.

Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.

Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about how Spirit Halloween is able to jump-scare consumers each year with new pop-up locations. 

Martha McAnespie just celebrated her 110th birthday. She had some thoughts about manicotti, the president — and what really endures. 

The U of M law school posted its highest bar-passage numbers in more than a decade, but school officials are aiming higher. 

A man was found unresponsive during a traffic stop made by Memphis Safe Task Force Officers. The cause of death has not been determined yet. 

New campaign finance reports filed this week show independent candidate for Tennessee governor David Hatley’s self-financed campaign is up to $12 million.

The Daily Memphian’s voter guide should provide you with everything you need for the “who.” Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where.

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Two vigils were held on back-to-back nights to honor five young people killed in a crash involving Memphis police officers.

MSCS faces a staffing crisis, the vacant Falls Building gets another chance and an inclusive baseball field is coming to Tobey Park.

In Shelby County, early voting for the midterm elections begins today, Oct. 14, and it comes with new districts, new candidates and a few questions about the state constitution.

According to state data, in 2024, nearly 20% of educators resigned from Tennessee’s largest school district compared with around 12% statewide.

Republican Tom Bailey is staying on Collierville’s Board of Education. His four-year term will begin later this year as he is unopposed in the November election.

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

Voters are preparing to head back to the polls for the federal midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Daily Memphian’s voter guide includes an introduction to the candidates on the ballot.

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Voters statewide will consider three constitutional amendments, while Memphis voters face three additional charter questions. House districts 84 and 93 also have unusual races.

A new baseball field designed to give children and adults with disabilities greater opportunities to participate in sports is coming to Tobey Park.

Takeover board Chair Billy Orgel’s sworn statement is expected to lift a three-month hold on the state’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. But its unclear if the board’s new plans will capture all expenses it should review under state law.