Election Profile: Criminal Court Clerk - Richard DeSaussure III, Wanda Halbert
Our series of stories on the lesser-profile countywide races continues.
View ArticleAnimal advocates protest shortened hours of operation at Memphis shelter
The last time a group of people gathered to protest a change at the Memphis animal shelter, the disliked policy was reversed within a couple of days.
View ArticleMTR building talent pipeline with camp
Colllege students from throughout the country have been in Memphis teaching summer schools -- and learning to teach in an urban environment.
View ArticleTherapy dog to help Marine keep demons of war at bay
As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who did tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Pennsylvania native A.J. Courteau has experienced his share of surprises.
View ArticleSouthaven, DeSoto County arrests 24 in roundup
Southaven police and members of a gang task force arrested 24 people on drug charges Friday.
View ArticleDeSoto soil guy gets down and dirty as regional award-winner
Getting down and dirty is what Seth Steadham is all about: The federal Natural Resources and Conservation Service staffer is the state's North Area Soil Technician of the Year.
View Article'Roof' therapy center in Hernando for special-needs children opens on a high...
Through the Roof child therapy center opened its first permanent home in Hernando Monday.
View ArticleWilkins calls Cohen radio ad 'insulting and offensive'; Cohen campaign says...
Wilkins calls ad "insulting and offensive." Cohen's campaign said it was a mistake.
View ArticleGeorge Holmes IV was beloved and influential in Memphis film and video scene
Mr. Holmes was beloved and influential in film and video scene
View ArticleLong awaited work project begins at Lakeland/Canada Road at I-40
Construction of a new $28.2 million interchange at Lakeland’s Canada Road exit begins Tuesday when one lane of Interstate 40 westbound will be shut down from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
View ArticleMemphis officer testifies for one friend, against another
The accused rapist, Aaron Reinsberg, was a good friend and fellow police officer. They went through training academy together.
View ArticleTennCare director submits plan to correct deficiencies
Tennessee’s TennCare director submitted a plan late Monday to correct deficiencies in the state’s TennCare application process.
View ArticleMan arrested for firing shots at girlfriend's house; understands if 'yall dnt...
A man allegedly sent a text to his girlfriend saying he understands if her family doesn't like him anymore after firing multiple shots outside her family's Southwest Memphis home Wednesday, according...
View ArticleNumber of Memphis police officers out sick drops to 252
The number of police officers off the job sick have dropped to 269, according to the Memphis Police Department.
View ArticleJogger killed by train in Germantown identified
The man struck and killed by a train in Germantown on Sunday was wearing headphones and listening to music.
View ArticleMATA identifies favorite to become next transit president
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) board has identified a top candidate to succeed William Hudson as president/general manager and wants to negotiate a contract with him.
View ArticleMemphis City Council scheduled to hear alternative budget plans
In an unusual step, the City Council will hear alternative budget proposals after the budget was passed.
View ArticleThe 100 Best Songs About Memphis, 100-96: Merle Haggard, Neil Diamond and more
In the first installment of our Songs About Memphis countdown we offer explanation and then kick it off with a group of five that includes two tributes to the King.
View ArticleFormer city schools superintendent Carol Johnson returns to help county...
Johnson will be Supt. Dorsey Hopson’s “thought partner” for the next 60 to 90 days as he reorganizes Shelby County Schools.
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