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'Clear appearance of bias': Judge booted from defense lawyer's cases after actions 'indicative of personal animosity'
Judge Shelia Renfroe "has created a clear appearance of bias to the attorney, these defendants and their families, long with the rest of the public sitting in her courtroom," a judge found. The post ‘Clear appearance of bias’: Judge booted from defense lawyer’s cases after actions ‘indicative of personal animosity’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Memphis, Shelby County first responders traveling to Texas to help those in the path of Hurricane Beryl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 44 members of Tennessee Task Force 1, a group consisting of first responders from the Memphis Fire Department and the Shelby County Fire Department, deployed Saturday to Texas to help those in the path of Hurricane Beryl, expected to make landfall between Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, early Monday morning.
Neighbor seeks help from city leaders to cut tall grass
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Blight is taking over a neighborhood in Southwest Memphis as the grass is taller than a person and continues growing at one Fieldlark Drive home. Dr. Dorothy Wesson tells WREG she has called 311 repeatedly but it has been a dead end. “I told the lady from 311 and I told her […]
Drag racing continues to be a problem at a Whitehaven intersection, neighbors say MPD is doing little
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — As of this week, drag racing is officially a felony in the state of Tennessee, yet, as drag racing persists in Whitehaven, neighbors remain skeptical that it will lead to any change, as they say MPD is slow to answer. Whitehaven resident Annie Clark says...
Tennessee cities ranked among most stressed in US, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee city was ranked one of the top five most stressed-out cities in the U.S. and others were listed in the top 100, according to a recent report from WalletHub. WalletHub measured nearly 200 cities across four components: work stress, financial stress, family stress and...
New interactive hip-hop museum may be coming to Memphis soon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis known worldwide for its impact on hip-hop music could soon be home to a museum celebrating its artists and culture. Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery is pushing the development of what’s being called an innovative and interactive museum for the Bluff City. When it comes to hip-hop culture, Memphis is globally […]
What's that being built next to Tekila Modern Mexican in Southaven's Silo Square?
A Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is under construction in Southaven, a first for DeSoto County. The steakhouse will be located at 6283 Getwell Road, just south of Tekila Modern Mexican and directly across from the BankPlus Amphitheater. It is anticipated to open in the fall. Firebirds is part of the...
Memphis dog park ranks as one of the top in the nation in new USA Today Best list
A Memphis dog park recently landed a spot as one of the best dog parks in the country. The Outback at Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis was named as one of the best dog parks in the country in a recent USA TODAY list. The park is the only one from Tennessee named to the list.
Memphis Public Works director to retire, early voting set to begin | The Week in Politics
Robert Knecht, the director of public works for the city of Memphis, announced his retirement on June 28. He has been with the city for 23 years and is now leaving for a job in the private sector. Knecht was appointed to the position by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and reappointed to the post by Mayor Paul Young. ...
MPLOY summer program helps local businesses and Memphis youth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over the past several decades the MPLOY program has helped thousands of young people build skills and gain valuable hands on experience in industries they are interested in. MPLOY is a locally funded initiative administered by the Memphis Office of Youth Services (MOYS) that provides City...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools to Transform Caldwell-Guthrie Into a Pre-K-8 STEAM Hub in North Memphis
Memphis is engineering a shift in its education landscape as Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) reclaims Caldwell-Guthrie School, prepping it for a new life as a hub for young minds to immerse in the fusion of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). The North Memphis community now anticipates a revamp of its educational offerings, with MSCS setting the stage for Caldwell-Guthrie to function as a Pre-K through 8th-grade STEAM institution.
The Provost to open in August
The Provost, Southaven’s newest upscale apartment living community, is putting the finishing touches on the building and will be ready to welcome tenants in about a month. Located in the Snowden District at the intersection of Getwell and Nail Road, and within walking distance of Silo Square, Fogelman Properties manager McKenzie Houston said the 92-unit apartment complex offers one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 900 square feet to 1200 square feet with multiple on-site amenities and easy access to shopping and dining.
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