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Mayor plans to reappoint Davis as police chief
UPDATE: Memphis City Council member Jerri Green says her vote against Davis being chief has not changed and there are still issues with crime, shootings, etc. However, Councilman JB Smiley says, “I know public safety and crime are top of mind for everyone who calls our city home. With that in mind, I am committed to […]
It looks like Graceland won't be auctioned off. But how did the possibility ever occur?
Amid the ongoing foreclosure debacle of the Graceland estate, Shelby County Register of Deeds said that they do not have a deed of trust on file for the property. A representative from the Shelby County Register of Deeds said that this was extremely uncommon and that a typical document filed during foreclosure...
Tennessee Valley Authority should stop relying on fossil fuels and go 100% clean energy
As we face skyrocketing utility bills and extreme weather, there’s an opportunity for TVA to become a model utility and finally embrace renewable energy. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, represents District 86 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. There’s an uprising from the Tennessee Valley that President Biden...
Will Memphis in May and SmokeSlam BBQ contests face off again in 2025? | Know Your 901
Know Your 901 is an initiative launched by the know-it-alls at The Commercial Appeal that will seek to answer your questions about the Bluff City and the Greater Memphis region. Readers, we want your queries and your input! All subject matter is welcome: Culture, art, history, geography, celebrity, TV, music,...
Shell on Wheels ensures Memphians can access live entertainment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in making performing arts accessible to all. The Mobile Shell is a replica of the Overton Park Shell– just half the size. It’s part of the […]
What you need to know about what's happening with Graceland
Good morning, Memphis! This is Metro Editor Corinne Kennedy, and you're reading the Daily Briefing, our one-stop digital shop for the best Memphis stories from our award-winning Commercial Appeal team. And, as always, we're here to curate some of the best stories from some of the area's best journalists. Elvis Presley's Graceland estate may be put up for public auction,...
Funeral services set for West Memphis School District Superintendent Dr. Terrence A. Brown
Funeral services have been announced for the superintendent of the West Memphis School District. The West Memphis School District announced the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown on May 21. A wake is set for Friday, May 31, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church on S 12th St.
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