One of Memphis Zoo’s giant pandas dies
Le Le was born July 18, 1998, in China and came to Memphis in 2003. At that time, Memphis was one of four U.S. zoos to have panda bears.
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February 2023
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Metro Journalist Samuel Hardiman joins The Daily Memphian
Memphis journalist Samuel Hardiman has joined The Daily Memphian as an enterprise and investigative reporter.
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Public SafetyFuneral services for Tyre Nichols still set for Wednesday, time delayed
Rev. Al Sharpton will give Tyre Nichols’ eulogy.
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January 2023
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MetroIce storm warning extended to Thursday morning
The original warning went into effect 6 p.m. Monday and was to remain in effect until noon Wednesday, Feb. 1. The new warning will be in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.
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Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes for Wednesday
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Public Safety Analysis: A timeline of how Tyre Nichols traffic stop became violent
The Daily Memphian analyzed the earliest available footage of the Nichols traffic stop in detail, creating a moment-by-moment timeline of the Memphis Police Department officers’ increasingly aggressive responses, even as Nichols himself remains calm and compliant.
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Public Safety Downtown protesters stand together for change
The crowd at Handy Park heard Downtown Memphis Commission President Paul Young ask, “the question for our city is: what are we going to next?”
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Public Safety Tyre Nichols protesters shut down I-55 bridge
Protesters blocked the I-55 bridge for hours. Traffic was backed up as far as I-40 and Elvis Presley Boulevard. By 10 p.m., traffic was moving again on I-55. Some protesters returned to Martyrs Park.
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Visual Arts Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Memphians said goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley this week in a special service at Graceland, but they also celebrated a win for Tigers basketball, a new restaurant, and an addition at St. Jude.
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Public Safety Here’s what’s closing early Friday ahead of Tyre Nichols footage release
Here’s a list of places and entities that plan to close early Friday in light of the City of Memphis’ planned release of Tyre Nichols/MPD footage.
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Watch Live: DA addresses Nichols’ case, death; officers’ arrests
Watch Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy’s press conference about Tyre Nichols’ death.
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Food Gray Canary restaurant announces it’s closing
The restaurant at 301 Front St. announced on social media that Jan. 24-28 will be the final week of service. No reason was given.
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Visual Arts Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
If you like any of the following, we might have a picture for you this week: Cats, pizza, trees, the Memphis Grizzlies or Tigers basketball. Take a look and vote for your favorite.
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Opinion MPD responds to officer’s frustrations about vehicle pursuit policies
“Capturing a suspect is important. However, the safety of innocent bystanders and motorists is paramount,” MPD says in response to officer’s concerns about limitations during vehicle pursuit.
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Opinion Memphis cop sounds off: Policy handcuffs us from doing our jobs
An MPD officer says the department’s policies leave many officers demoralized and frustrated – and lets criminals get away with crime too often.
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Arts & Culture ‘Passionate, strong and loving’: Remembering Lisa Marie Presley
After news of Lisa Marie Presley’s death spread, people around the world offered their condolences.
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High School Sports Briarcrest still on top in Tennessee AP high school basketball polls
Both Briarcrest boys and girls basketball top Division II - Class 2A.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Adams and Reese LLP, WREG News Channel 3, Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, and Red Door Wealth Management announce additions.
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Arts & Culture Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian captured Lisa Marie Presley’s last appearance in Memphis, and five days later, photographer Mark Weber was at Graceland, where fans remembered the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll.
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Arts & Culture Lisa Marie Presley: 10 things you didn’t know
With the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, her legacy becomes that much more important. Here are 1o items from that legacy.
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High School Sports TSWA All-State Teams
Tennessee Sports Writers Association announces all-state teams for football, volleyball, golf, cross-country and girls soccer.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Christ Methodist Day School announces a new position.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women set to host first home AAC matchup
The University of Memphis women’s basketball team will host its first American Athletic Conference home matchup of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday, Jan. 3, (7 p.m. ESPN+, 98.9 FM) when the Tigers play East Carolina at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
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December 2022
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Carpenter Art Garden adds Jazmin Miller as executive director.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies game still on as scheduled despite water woes
With the city still dealing with the aftermath of weather-related issues, Memphis is scheduled to play the Suns on Tuesday night at FedExForum.
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Sports Portable toilets coming to the rescue at AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The game is on, but weather-related issues in Memphis will alter the restroom situation Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl coaching matchup is a mutual admiration society
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