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    Former DeSoto County youth pastor, basketball coach charged with sexual battery

    Lindsey Aldy Whiteside, 26, is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female victim in May.

    By Rob Moore December 31, 2024
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    Juvenile Court sues Sheriff’s Office

    Juvenile Court filed a lawsuit Tuesday requesting the Shelby County Chancery Court stop the Sheriff’s Office from terminating its oversight of Shelby County’s juvenile-detention center.

    By Laura Testino December 31, 2024
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    Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis

    The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Beale’s future, Carter’s past and the Tigers’ present

    Collierville may crack down on parties, Ja’s injury could be worse and we’ve got your recipe for good luck in 2025.

    By Bianca Phillips December 31, 2024
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    Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?

    The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 04, 2025
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    What’s happening in Shelby County courtrooms in 2025

    Cases involving Tyre Nichols, the alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph’s death, the man accused of going on a citywide shooting spree in September 2022 and Ja Morant will be heard in Shelby County courtrooms in 2025.

    By Aarron Fleming December 31, 2024
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    Jimmy Carter’s journey to and from Memphis

    The former president, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, came to Memphis at the height of his political power and after losing to Ronald Reagan. His visits were a snapshot of how his political fortunes changed and his pursuits after the White House.

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2024
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    The Early Word: Top stories of 2024 and a Grizz flashback to last season

    Penny Hardaway plays the Grinch, a local “Jeopardy” contestant wins with the most Memphis clue ever and we recap our fave eats of 2024. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 30, 2024
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    2024 was the year of the ... ?

    Restaurants, Elon Musk and a possible Graceland sale kept us guessing. Here are the top Memphis storylines of 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 30, 2024
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    Budget, balancing and timing: The top County Commission votes of 2024

    The top votes by the Shelby County Commission in 2024 revolved around the budget season and balancing funding for big projects.

    By Bill Dries December 30, 2024
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    Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

    Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and included multiple trips to Memphis as part of his decades-long involvement with Habitat for Humanity. 

    By The Associated Press December 30, 2024
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    This Week in Memphis: New Year’s Day breakfast, Tigers’ AAC play begins

    We’ve got also your guide to New Year’s Eve events and some inspiration for your 2025 resolutions.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 29, 2024
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    Traveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community

    Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub. 

    By Abigail Warren December 30, 2024
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    Taxes, guns, cops and schools: The top City Council votes of 2024

    Here’s a review of some of the major decisions the Memphis City Council made in 2024, including tax hikes, gun referendums and more.

    By Bill Dries December 30, 2024
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    These MPD officers say nontraditional backgrounds are a plus

    Research shows that diversity in policing can help establish community trust. In this story, three MPD officers talk about how their backgrounds have helped their law enforcement careers.

    By Aarron Fleming December 29, 2024
  • Metro

    Record-breaking downpour results in area flooding

    The Memphis Police Department said it received “hundreds of calls” about flooding, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down Interstate 55 at West McLemore for a time.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    ‘What is Memphis?’ The winning answer for this local ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant

    It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Germantown resident who appeared on the show.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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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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    When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves

    Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 30, 2024
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    DeSoto officials say NAACP can’t sue circuit clerk

    In September, the DeSoto County NAACP filed a complaint in federal court claiming the county’s 2022 redistricting plan hinders the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.

    By Rob Moore December 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record

    CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.

    By Bianca Phillips December 27, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Karat Place celebrates 25 years of helping women

    Melvena Leake leads Karat Place, a nonprofit that helps women recently released from prison find their way back into society through a residential program that provides job training.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale

    The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks paraded down Beale Street Thursday, in anticipation of the 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

    By Patrick Lantrip December 26, 2024
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    MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome

    In a new statement released to the press on Thursday, Dec. 26, board Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman seemed to provide an accelerated timeline for terminating Superintendent Marie Feagins.

    By Laura Testino December 29, 2024
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    CBU making progress, but still on probation

    Christian Brothers University is debt free and expects its first budget surplus in many years, according to Brother Chris Englert, interim president.

    By Jane Roberts December 30, 2024

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