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    ‘Critical’ portion of Wolf River Greenway could get state funding

    The $10.3 million, if it passes the Tennessee General Assembly, would fund a 5.5-mile stretch of the greenway between John F. Kennedy Park and the west end of Shelby Farms Park. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tom Lee Park’s Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols

    The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council redistricting group juggles maps and legal principles

    The ad hoc council committee had its third meeting on Feb. 9. The group could have some closed attorney-client meetings in the future if it decides to change council districts.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decertification of Preston Hemphill requested by MPD

    The request is under consideration, but Hemphill has not yet been decertified. 

    By Julia Baker February 09, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tyre Nichols’ family attends State of the Union Address

    U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus said during an interview on Politics Nation on MSNBC on Jan. 29 that he extended the invitation to the family.

    By Julia Baker February 08, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council delays decision on Memphis in May damage-deposit impasse

    The city’s chief operating officer says the festival wants a limited-liabilty provision for damages to the park that the city has never granted for past festivals in Tom Lee Park. Everything else has been agreed to.

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    City council casts critical eye on city’s handling of Nichols investigation

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
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    Strickland: Memphis committed to new soccer stadium, AutoZone Park renovations

    Memphis is hoping to expand ways state money can be used. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City council casts critical eye on city’s handling of Nichols investigation

    Memphis City Council members came with questions about police culture and some criticism of the administration during an extended Tuesday, Feb. 7, discussion about the death of Tyre Nichols. That was followed by a series of first council votes on a package of 8 police reform measures.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Scientists gauge Mallory Heights’ cancer risk from EtO

    By looking at the cumulative lifetime cancer risk from individual pollutants scientists can glean how much one chemical is contributing to overall risk. 

    By Keely Brewer February 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Herenton joins race for Memphis mayor

    Former Mayor Willie Herenton makes a field of 11 declared candidates for this year’s Memphis mayoral election.

    By Bill Dries February 06, 2023
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: A deeper look at dollar figures in the mayor’s race

    Three contenders reported raising $300,000 or better in the first financial report of the mayor’s race. J.W. Gibson talked on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about his mix of contributions with self financing and why he wants to depart from outgoing Mayor Jim Strickland’s “brilliant at the basics” theme.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW’s pumping station slated for estimated $65M overhaul

    The Allen pumping station’s condition is “likely the worst in the MLGW system,” according to a water program delivery manager. 

    By Keely Brewer February 07, 2023
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    Memphis City Council attorney warns of ‘possible legal violations’ due to private meeting

    “It is my responsibility to advise the Council when I learn of possible legal violations and advise of the appropriate steps to be taken to protect its interests,” attorney Allan Wade said. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Justice Department and Police Chiefs Association to review Memphis Police Department

    The review of the department will include a look at special police units and use-of-force policies. It is the second MPD review by the Justice Department in six years. A 2016 review was cut short by the Trump administration.

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Giant panda Le Le remembered as ‘easygoing, playful’

    A somber mood hovered over the China exhibit as the Memphis Zoo grieves the death of Le Le, its male giant panda.

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    One of Memphis Zoo’s giant pandas dies

    By Abigail Warren February 03, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City launches ‘Memphis Alerts’ notification system for emergencies

    The City of Memphis has a new system to alert citizens of emergency situations.

    By Bill Dries February 02, 2023
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    Memphis City Council, Mayor Strickland weigh sweeping police reforms

    On The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast, Michalyn Easter-Thomas talks about trying out a ban on traffic stops by police for certain offenses. Other council members want a department-wide review.

    By Bill Dries February 02, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Familiar chimney stacks at TVA’s Allen Fossil Plant coming down Friday

    The demolition of the three 400-foot-tall chimney stacks at the now-defunct Allen Fossil Plant is the final step in a four-phase plan to prepare the site for redevelopment, and repurpose the 500 acres of land it occupies in Southwest Memphis.

    By Keely Brewer February 02, 2023
  • Update Public Safety

    TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting

    A heavy police presence was spotted at the White Station Poplar Library around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

    TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting

    By Julia Baker, Rob Moore February 06, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tyre Nichols marched to the beat of his own drum

    Tyre Nichols was a skateboarder. He was a photographer, and he also loved sunsets — especially at Shelby Farms Park. 

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    Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing

    City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols case

    Suspended MPD Officer Hemphill was part of SCORPION unit

    By Julia Baker February 01, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Mourners gather for Tyre Nichols’ funeral

    The Mississippi Boulevard Celebration Choir sang the popular gospel worship song, “You Are My Strength,” as Nichols' family, the Rev. Al Sharpton and family attorney Ben Crump listened with the church full of grievers.

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    Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing

    City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols case

    Suspended MPD Officer Hemphill was part of SCORPION unit

    By The Associated Press February 01, 2023
  • Elections

    Paul Young has most money in Memphis mayoral campaign coffers

    The DMC president raised $347,482 since September compared to the $311,719 raised by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and $300,000 by businessman and philanthropist J.W. Gibson. 

    By Bill Dries February 01, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tennessee NAACP leaders react to Tyre Nichols video

    Prominent leaders of the Memphis Black community are calling for legislative action in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols.

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Protesters block access to Ridgeway Police Station

    One protester said local activists will keep protesting until all the officers involved in the events that lead to Tyre Nichols’ death have been identified. 

    By Rob Moore January 29, 2023
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    Hernando DeSoto Bridge is a symbol of protest amid calls for reform

    As public officials expressed outrage about Tyre Nichols’ death online, the protests marking the release of the videos returned to the symbol of local protest in the age of Black Lives Matter — the bridges across the Mississippi River.

    By Bill Dries January 30, 2023

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