Memphis plans to hire former federal judge to monitor MPD
The move would be part of a plan to improve the Memphis Police Department without entering into a binding consent decree with the Department of Justice.
The move would be part of a plan to improve the Memphis Police Department without entering into a binding consent decree with the Department of Justice.
“Rather than demonizing judges when they make a bad call, we need to provide judges with better information, so they can make better calls. And that’s what the DA’s office has done,” writes District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Petra Cafe is looking for a new location, Guthrie’s Chicken will open, Wendy’s on Covington will be torn down and rebuilt, and Catherine & Mary’s will be renovated.
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No school board member can be recalled unless the county charter or state law is changed, and many believe that such changes would be very difficult.
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FedExForum played “Whoop That Trick,” and the Grizzlies obliged. Then, despite Warriors forward Draymond Green’s inflammatory remarks on his podcast, they let Golden State’s embarrassment speak for itself. Grizzlies batter Warriors in record-breaking bucket blitz Box score: Grizzlies 144, Warriors 93 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis vs. Golden State is always spicy. What’s next?Related content:
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at FedExForum.
The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in the 144-93 win over the Golden State Warriors. It’s the biggest win in the NBA this season.
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
The Tigers were expected to land a quarterback out of the NCAA transfer portal with four-year starter Seth Henigan exhausting his eligibility.
Carson Chandler and McKenzie Percoski take the prize for Week 2 in Memphis prep basketball.
Members of the Planning Commission and Design Review Commission provided feedback for plans for the Arthur property near Germantown’s central business disrict.
“Kate (Ashby) and Kyle (Bankston, the owners of Knifebird and The Public Bistro) are like-minded people. We are good friends, and we want to do their legacy justice,” one of the restaurateurs taking over the spaces said.
Pickleball Kingdom is taking over a former Memphis superstore and, with it, bringing indoor courts, classes and more.
The project will start in April and is expected to take two years. Ultimately a five-lane road will be the airport’s entrance.Related content:
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It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Here is a list of players who have joined the Tigers through the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the regular season and a list of Memphis players who have entered the portal.
During a Thursday press conference, Tennessee state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, stopped short of committing to push legislation that would allow voters to recall Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members.
The company expects the transaction, which will produce two publicly traded companies, will be executed in 18 months. FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwindsRelated story:
He’s the second inmate to die at the jail in less than a month.
Herring, who transferred to Memphis from Tennessee prior to the 2024 season, was a strong addition to a Tigers linebacker room led by Chandler Martin.
Fresh off Memphis’ 64-62 road win over Virginia, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway joins 92.9 FM (WMFS-FM) ESPN’s “Jason & John” show.