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  • Public Safety

    Owner of Downtown disco arrested

    The owner of Paula & Raiford’s Disco in Downtown Memphis was charged with misdemeanor assault Thursday, Sept. 15, according to Shelby County Criminal Justice records.

    By Alicia Davidson September 21, 2022
  • Elections

    County Commission Scorecard: Settling an old score in a new term

    The Commission Scorecard tracks votes on an attempt to change who investigates ethics complaints and selection of a new chairman and chairman pro tempore at the first meeting of the term.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2022
  • Education

    School board chair plans run for Memphis mayor

    Michelle McKissack is currently chairwoman of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board and is looking at a potential run for Memphis mayor.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Preliminary hearing set for Ezekiel Kelly

    Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Case, also asked to subpoena juvenile records for the suspect in the shooting rampage last week that left six people shot, including three who died.

    By Julia Baker September 16, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Audubon Park golf course tees up complete redesign

    The Audubon Park golf course will change dramatically with the redesign; every hole will be part of the project and the course itself will be expanded. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 14, 2022
  • Public Safety

    City Council wants 50 Highway Patrol troopers to support MPD

    In wide-ranging discussion about violent crime, the Memphis City Council voted to ask the state for at least 50 more state troopers for at least six months and a digital messaging system similar to Amber Alert.

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council talks crime after a violent week puts new urgency in discussion

    The council’s monthly crime update from Memphis Police brass could be more than a regular check-in. Last week’s violence has renewed a long-running civic discussion. And it has moved swiftly to questions about the criminal justice system.

    By Bill Dries September 12, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: New face, runoff reprise and One Beale deal

    The scorecard looks at two special meetings this month that filled an open council seat, shut down another city charter change ballot question and approved a compromise on One Beale.

    By Bill Dries September 12, 2022
  • Shelby County

    New laws, funding cuts raise concerns teen births will rise

    Federal and state funds for local prevention efforts, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in schools, began drying up before the pandemic.

    By David Waters September 11, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Eliza. It means joy.’ Hundreds gather to remember Eliza Fletcher

    Cars overflowed from the Second Presbyterian Church parking lot onto Central Avenue as the community gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, for the funeral of Eliza Fletcher. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 12, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Saving Memphis one teen mom at a time

    A young mother, a community educator and a new social development firm work to unpack and defy grim teen birth statistics, build healthy families and ‘redesign’ the community.

    By David Waters October 25, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rape

    In September 2021, a woman told police Cleotha Abston abducted and raped her at gunpoint, yet Abston remained free until he was arrested earlier this week for Eliza Fletcher’s murder.

    By Marc Perrusquia September 16, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD says 17-year-old not victim of Wednesday night mass shooting

    Corteria Wright, who died in a shooting Wednesday night, was not killed by Ezekiel Kelly, the 19-year-old accused of going on a city-wide shooting spree.

    Related story:

    Shooting victim remembered as ‘sweet little girl'

    By Aarron Fleming September 10, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Shooting victim remembered as ‘sweet little girl’

    Corteria Wright, 17, was killed Wednesday during the shooting rampage, but at the hands of a different killer.

    By Jane Roberts September 10, 2022
  • Update Behind The Headlines

    City shaken by week of violence seeks comfort and answers

    Leaders of the local Justice and Safety Alliance talked about the week of violence that has shaken the city on “Behind The Headlines.” 

    Related story:

    Police find no threats to the public despite various reports

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Three victims in shooting spree identified

    Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified. 

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    Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree

    By Ben Wheeler, Alicia Davidson, Jane Roberts September 09, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Council approves key $10 million financing for One Beale Grand Hyatt

    Council members had questions about whether the financing sets a precedent now that the owners of the Downtown Memphis Sheraton have plans to add several hundred rooms to the original convention center hotel.

    Related story:

    Downtown board proposes One Beale resolution for $95M in bonds

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    TVA CEO Jeff Lyash says 20-year contract term with MLGW is nonnegotiable

    Lyash cited stability, discounted base rates and flexibility for utilities to build out carbon-free generation as the biggest draws for a long-term contract, but its terms are nonnegotiable. 

    By Keely Brewer September 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Lawsuit seeks TVA salary information for its regional vice presidents

    As Memphis officials review bids of competitors who might replace the Tennessee Valley Authority as the city’s sole supplier of electricity, a Freedom of Information lawsuit seeks release of salary information on TVA’s four regional vice presidents. 

    By Scott Pickey September 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to vote on One Beale financing compromise

    The special meeting is the second in a week for the council. The compromise involving $10 million was announced by Mayor Jim Strickland before the Labor Day weekend.

    By Bill Dries September 06, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    At the old Fairgrounds, Memphis bets big on competitive youth sports

    The old fairgrounds is being repurposed as Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-used project anchored by the 227,000-square-foot Memphis Sports & Events Center, including apartments, retail, a hotel and more. 

    Related articles:

    Mid-South Coliseum’s future uncertain despite Liberty Park transformation

    Fond memories of old Fairgrounds and analysis of the competition led to Liberty Park

    By Don Wade December 10, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    City leaders to take ‘deeper dive’ into MLGW recommendation

    The recommendation Thursday, Sept. 1, from MLGW CEO and President J.T. Young will likely not be the last word on the issue.

    By Bill Dries September 04, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Clean energy advocates: MLGW could be leaving ‘value on the table’ with TVA proposal

    The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. 

    Related stories:

    MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk

    Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation

  • Elections

    Council votes down adding mayoral runoff referendum to November ballot

    The item would have required the winner of the 2023 Memphis mayor’s race to get a majority of the votes either on election day or in a runoff.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council makes interim pick for District 4 vacancy

    Teri Dockery, a counselor at the YMCA, is the newest Memphis City Council member.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2022

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