State law gave commissioner legal discretion to release suspect in MPD shooting
Rep. John Gillespie said that the bill he drafted didn’t have enough “teeth” and is now considering revisions in light of the shooting that killed McKinney.
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April 2024
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The Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life
MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.
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MSCS asks City of Memphis for $25 million
News of the formal ask follows Mayor Young telling the public Tuesday that he plans to ask City Council to raise property taxes to fill what could a $30 million budget hole.
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Producer with Memphis roots hopes to inspire the next generation
Memphis producer Teddy Walton has worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and has produced music for Hulu and Netflix. With his new media company, he hopes to give opportunities to others — especially young Memphians.
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Mixed-use development approved by Arlington planners
The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Thompson Machinery secures tax incentives for move to Collierville
The 15-year tax incentive was approved by the suburb’s Industrial Development Board but still needs ratification from Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Closure looms over Immaculate Conception students, teachers
Four years after closing its high school, Immaculate Conception Cathedral School faced continuing challenges and a financial deficit it couldn’t overcome.
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The Early Word: Young calls for new tax; Elvis’ alma mater will close
Bonner wants out of the juvenile detention business, Germantown is investigating possible arson and a longtime Cooper-Young boutique is closing.
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Loudean’s bids farewell to Cooper-Young
Sisters June Taylor and Joyce Boggs first opened the Cooper-Young boutique back in 1977 under the guidance of their mother, the late seamstress Loudean Peak.
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Martin: Penny Hardaway is assembling the AAC All-Stars. Will that be enough?
Penny Hardaway has added two former AAC players in this portal transfer period and he has two more AAC players that may choose Memphis.
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Germantown budget includes flat property tax, utility rate increase
Germantown officials are recommending maintaining the city’s current property tax rate, but an increase in the cost of utilities is proposed.
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Grizzlies Wrapped: Recapping the 2023-2024 season
It’s finally over. The Memphis Grizzlies’ record-breaking (in a bad way) season has come to a close. Before we put this all behind us, let’s take stock of what we’ve been through.
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Herrington: A Grizzlies fan guide to the NBA playoffs
How should Grizzlies fandom be applied to these Grizzlies-free playoffs? There’s no one way to fan, but Chris Herrington offers some playoff observations and advice here, filtering it all through Beale Street Blue glasses.
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Four candidates apply for former Judge Melissa Boyd’s seat
Even as the Tennessee Legislature inches closer to eliminating the seat, four candidates have applied to run for the Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judgeship formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
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The Early Word: Free legal service loses funds; Grizz had best worst year ever
The surviving suspect in Friday’s police killing took a plea deal last year, Mike Detroit shares the story of his secret brother and Memphis barbecue gets some Nashville love.
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Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant coaches Derrick Rose’s son in AAU basketball
Ja Morant didn’t need to recruit Derrick Rose’s son to play on his AAU program. PJ Rose was texting his dad begging to get on it.
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Herrington: Grizzlies made the best of a bad year. Now the pressure builds
One day after the Grizzlies' 27-55 season concluded, Chris Herrington counts the ways the team had one of the most productive bad years ever.
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Juvenile suspect in MPD officer killing took plea deal last year
The suspect pleaded “no contest” to three aggravated robberies on March 2, 2023, according to records obtained by The Daily Memphian.
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Memphis Showboats fall to 1-2 after loss at Birmingham
Showboats struggle in second half as Stallions pull away in UFL clash Saturday night in Birmingham.
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Founders don’t live forever but WLOK will, in hands of station’s foundation
The board was recently expanded to include Bernice Donald, former U.S. appellate judge, Carol Johnson-Dean, former MCS superintendent, and Dr. Todd Motley, a local physician.
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Local caterer gives a new life to dogs, and people
Simply Fabulous Catering owner Fabiola Francis has saved more than 180 dogs since opening her rescue animal shelter, Unity for Animals, in 2017.
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Public-safety bills from Memphis legislators make progress in Nashville
A slate of bills targeted specifically at Memphis and sponsored by Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor have been progressing through the state Legislature. Gov. Bill Lee has signed two into law.
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New NIL rules permit Tigers football stars to appear in EA Sports video game
“EA Sports College Football 25” is expected to be released this summer. It will be the first time in more than a decade an NCAA Football game is produced.
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Tigers hire Spence Nowinsky as assistant defensive coordinator
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The return: Brandon Clarke drew inspiration from Kevin Durant in journey back to basketball
In December, as he soared through the air for his first dunk in 291 days, Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke realized all of his hard work was paying off.
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