Nation Jan 21 5 police officers fired for excessive use of force in arrest of Memphis man who died Five Memphis Police Department officers were fired for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid stemming from an arrest during a traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital, officials said Friday.
Arts Dec 06 Jim Stewart, co-founder of ‘Memphis sound’ recording studio Stax, dies Jim Stewart, who co-founded the influential Stax Records with his sister and helped build the soulful "Memphis sound," has died at age 92.
Nation Sep 09 Suspect in Memphis shooting rampage granted public defender Nineteen-year-old Ezekiel Kelly told a judge he could not afford a lawyer on charge in Wednesday's attack that caused panic and fear across the city.
Nation Sep 08 Memphis gunman arrested in livestreamed shootings that killed 4 A gunman who livestreamed himself driving around Memphis shooting at people, killing four and wounding three others in seemingly random attacks, was arrested after crashing a stolen car, police said Thursday.
Arts Nov 19 Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis Since the killing of Young Dolph, social media has been filled with messages of respect and love for the rapper, whose music discussed hard-earned lessons of strength and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances. His acts of charity also…
Nation Sep 17 Federal judge says Tennessee governor’s mask opt-out can endanger kids with disabilities Parents in two Memphis suburbs are suing on behalf of their children with health problems. They argue that the governor's executive order has endangered these students.
Nation May 14 Mississippi River traffic reopened under damaged bridge River traffic has reopened on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, three days after it was closed when a crack was discovered in the Interstate 40 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday.
Politics Feb 17 Frigid temperatures, power outages lead to water problems Winter storms during the past week in the Midwest, Texas and Appalachia forced water service providers to scramble to manage serious problems as sub-freezing temperatures remained an obstacle.
Politics Dec 15 Census releases data to check official count for accuracy The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a news conference Dec. 15 to announce the release of the 2020 Demographic Analysis population estimates.
Economy Apr 30 Workers must risk infection or losing unemployment payments Some of the millions of American workers laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to face a tough choice — return to work and risk infection, or stay home and risk losing unemployment payments.