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<strong>RowVaughn Wells hangs her head at a rally for Tyre Nichols at the National Civil Rights Museum on May 8.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Behind The Headlines

Memphians ‘shocked’ at verdicts for ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

“I think you could hear a pin drop in the courtroom when the judge read out the verdict: ‘not guilty, not guilty, not guilty,’ seven times, not guilty for each officer,” Memphis journalist Katherine Burgess said.

By Laura Testino May 12, 2025
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Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’

“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By Bill Dries May 03, 2025
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Just City leader says criminal cases moving too slowly

A recent report from the state comptroller’s office noted inefficiencies in the local criminal justice system. Fixing them could have implications for the Shelby County Jail.

By Aarron Fleming April 26, 2025
Behind The Headlines

Former DA wants to uncover ‘bottlenecks’ in Criminal Court system

Investigators behind a new criminal justice report talked about a way to change how cases move through the courts.

By Bill Dries April 19, 2025

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    Church Health emphasizes local ties through Washington transition

    Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked on “Behind The Headlines” about concerns that show up with the nonprofit’s patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.

    By Bill Dries April 12, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: What is pollen, and why is there so much of it here?

    In the latest installment of Ask the Memphian, we take a look at why this city is so bad for allergy sufferers.

    By Jody Callahan April 08, 2025
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    New MSCS leader contract, school construction and state takeover

    The Memphis education landscape is among the topics discussed on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries April 05, 2025
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    The state of the Memphis dining scene

    The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 04, 2025
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    School takeover terms still taking shape in Legislature

    The legislation and local reaction to it were among the topics discussed by a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries March 22, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress

    Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2025
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    Regional One CEO plans options in case state money doesn’t come through

    Reginald Coopwood of Regional One Health talks on “Behind The Headlines” about alternatives for the hospital rebuild, and why the decision was made to shift the project to a new site.

    By Bill Dries March 01, 2025
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    Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation

    “... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”

    By Bill Dries February 22, 2025
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    Did no-confidence vote set stage for state takeover of MSCS?

    Shelby County Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Britney Thornton talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the political boundary between the commission and the MSCS board.

    By Bill Dries February 08, 2025
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    What’s next for MSCS?

    A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.

    By Bill Dries February 01, 2025
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    County mayor, judge say they have plan to take over juvenile-detention center

    Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2025
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    Commissioner says MSCS board members need to ‘pump their brakes’

    Three Shelby County commissioners who supported a no-confidence vote aimed at Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the ongoing standoff between the school board and its superintendent. 

    By Bill Dries January 18, 2025
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    City Council deciding how to enact gun-control measures

    The Nov. 5 referendums on a set of three gun-control measures that would apply to Memphis were just a first step toward a local ordinance that would counteract current state gun laws.

    By Bill Dries January 11, 2025
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    Reporters dig into crime, Mulroy ouster attempt, other top 2024 stories

    Violent crime and efforts to battle it were among the top stories of the year as discussed in a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.” 

    By Bill Dries January 04, 2025
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    State senator has sights set on DA

    State Sen. Brent Taylor says on “Behind The Headlines” he is ready to make the case for the ouster of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy when the Tennessee Legislature returns to session in January.

    By Bill Dries December 28, 2024
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    Feagins-school board dispute may be more than two-way skirmish

    In a “Behind the Headlines” interview that will air Dec. 27 on WKNO, State Senator London Lamar talked about her Facebook post about Tuesday’s emotional school board meeting.

    By Bill Dries December 21, 2024
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    Memphis mayor plans task force to address police reform

    Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices. 

    By Bill Dries December 14, 2024
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    Next steps unclear after Justice Department drops report on MPD

    The Justice Department report on the Memphis Police Department is the major topic on a reporters roundtable edition of “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries December 13, 2024
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    Attorneys: Legal aid goes beyond the law, courts

    Memphis attorneys talk about the need for free legal representation and the barriers to it on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2024
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    Main Street Trolley unlikely to restart till next summer

    MATA’s interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin addressed the myriad problems facing the transit system, even while noting progress on some fronts.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 25, 2024
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    Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

    Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 17, 2024
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    Analyzing the results of the 2024 elections

    On this week’s “Behind The Headlines,” Toby Sells, news editor for The Memphis Flyer, and reporter Abigail Warren of The Daily Memphian joined Eric Barnes to talk about the election.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 09, 2024
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    MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes

    MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2024
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    How Memphis charter-school leaders tackle chronic absenteeism

    Schools across the U.S. and in Memphis experienced skyrocketing rates of students missing a significant portion of the school year.

    By Laura Testino October 26, 2024
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    Behind The Headlines: The future of Memphis’ gun-control question

    How Memphians will vote on the referendum, and whether it will ultimately impact Tennessee’s gun laws, was a hot topic for local reporters this week.

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2024

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