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    Memphis gets $9M for streetscape work near Graceland

    The funding is for work on Elvis Presley Boulevard between Winchester and Craft roads, a stretch that takes in the segment of the state highway that borders Graceland and The Guest House at Graceland hotel.

    By Bill Dries September 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    FBI agent reveals details from federal investigation into Nichols’ death

    Testimony on Thursday, Sept. 26, unveiled texts and statements, one in which a former Memphis officer charged in the case said he felt it was his fault Tyre Nichols died. 

    By Julia Baker September 26, 2024
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    Collierville scraps school rezoning ahead of 2025-26 academic year

    But that doesn’t mean rezoning won’t ever happen ever; it’s just not happening on the previous anticipated timeline.

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2024
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    Justin Johnson found guilty in Young Dolph murder

    Justin Johnson has been found guilty on all counts for the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021.

    By Aarron Fleming September 26, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Council threatens MATA with subpoena as gulf between city, bus system grows

    Chase Carlisle said the council could use its rarely used subpoena power to seek financial records from MATA in the coming weeks. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 26, 2024
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    The Early Word: 12’s No. 2 Nike shoe drops, and a ‘superhero’ is honored

    Cell phone data tracked alleged Young Dolph shooter, the state’s drag ban is allowed to stand and a Memphis expat reflects on the meals he misses most. 

    By Bianca Phillips September 26, 2024
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    Hospitality experts say without convention hotel, it’s lights out Downtown

    The Renasant Convention Center’s general manager said the convention center would be “like a racecar without wheels” without the hotel. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Desmond Mills testifies he lied about Tyre Nichols beating

    “‘The radio sounds better than how the camera looks,’” Desmond Mills Jr. recalled Lt. Dewayne Smith saying of the Nichols footage.

    By Julia Baker September 26, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee’s drag ban allowed to stand

    In July, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Friends group did not have standing to sue because of the law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”

    By Stevie Paige September 25, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school

    An alumnus donated 50 pairs of Nike Dunk sneakers — free for each of Delano Elementary’s kindergarten students.

    By Stevie Paige October 02, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Desmond Mills confesses to going along with ‘cover-up’

    Desmond Mills Jr. testified Wednesday he was afraid of telling the truth because, “I’d be sitting in the exact seat I’m sitting in now.”

    By Julia Baker September 25, 2024
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    Arlington Community Schools names Allison Clark superintendent

    The Arlington school board unanimously selected Allison Clark to take over as the district’s superintendent following the death of Jeff Mayo last month.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: Whata-nope for burgers and why the city wants a hotel

    Much is made of a Mercedes in the Young Dolph trial, the MSCS board has new leaders and we tell you about the greatest soul song that no one knows.

    By Bianca Phillips September 25, 2024
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    Why the City of Memphis is trying to buy a hotel

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he felt “very compelled” to purchase Downtown’s Sheraton because of the financial risks associated with not buying it. 

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    City of Memphis wants to buy Downtown Sheraton for $22M

    By Samuel Hardiman September 25, 2024
  • Education

    New MSCS board leader opposed school closures

    As leaders of the board, the new chair and vice chair will help steer a district that’s in transition, and on the precipice of major decisions about its long-term goals and plans.

    By Laura Testino September 25, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    City Council burns Whataburger, gives RaceTrac green light

    The Memphis City Council vetoed a fast-food restaurant development on Union Avenue, but allowed a hotel and townhomes to continue.

    By Bill Dries September 24, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Donated coats, skirts make suit of armor for U of M students headed to interviews

    In five hours, 755 students cleared out nearly 10,000 free jackets, blazers, blouses and ties.

    By Jane Roberts September 25, 2024
  • Education

    Southwest Tennessee concludes hacking investigation

    A forensic investigation led by the college’s IT team confirmed the school was the target of “a sophisticated ransomware attack.”

    By Stevie Paige September 25, 2024
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    DeSoto County sheriff’s town hall focuses on school safety after threats

    “We sit right next to one of the most dangerous cities in the country, but our crime rate has remained low,” Sheriff Thomas Tuggle said, referring to Memphis at DeSoto’s northern doorstep.

    By Rob Moore September 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Desmond Mills weeps on witness stand: ‘Sorry can’t bring him back’

    “I wish I could have stopped the punches,” Desmond Mills Jr. said. “It hurt to watch. … I felt bad every time his picture’s on the screen and to know I’m a part of that.”

    By Julia Baker September 25, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Desmond Mills begins testimony: ‘I just started spraying’

    Desmond Mills Jr., one of the cops who previously pleaded guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols, began his testimony Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the federal trial against the three former police officers.

    By Julia Baker September 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Third and final defendant pleads guilty in Whitehaven pastor’s slaying

    Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora, 23, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the July 18, 2022, carjacking and killing of Autura Eason-Williams in the driveway of her Whitehaven home.

    By Jody Callahan September 24, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    $5M in city funds will pay for AutoZone Park improvements

    Planned improvements at AutoZone Park will help the Memphis Redbirds meet Major League Baseball’s Professional Development Leagues standards.

    By Samuel Hardiman September 24, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    City: Liberty Stadium transfer will be done soon

    The City of Memphis has not yet transferred Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.

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    $5M in city funds will pay for AutoZone Park improvements

    By Samuel Hardiman September 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Defendant’s half-brother testifies in Young Dolph murder trial

    On the second day of the trial for Justin Johnson, the jury was shown photos of the shooting and Johnson’s his half-brother Jemarcus Johnson took the stand.

    By Aarron Fleming September 25, 2024

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