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Attorney: Nothing has been filed | West Memphis voters still have early voting location in place despite appeal
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — With less than four weeks until election day, some Arkansas residents are fighting for their right to vote early. The Crittenden County Election Commission recently voted to appeal the circuit court ruling that appoints an early voting location in West Memphis. Arkansans were very upset...
Charity Scott joins MLK50 as managing editor
We’re happy to announce that Charity Scott has joined MLK50: Justice Through Journalism as our managing editor. Scott started Sept. 30 and will lead the daily operations of the newsroom, shepherding the heart of the organization: the journalism. “I hope to support the already excellent work being published by...
TN Comptroller says Shelby County budget hasn't been submitted correctly in 4 years, could reject future funding for programs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A letter sent to Shelby County commissioners Wednesday from the Tennessee state Comptroller outlines what they say are years of discrepancies in the county's budget, which could cause future budgets to be rejected by the state. The letter, obtained by ABC24, outlined discrepancies in Shelby County...
Accused Railgarten shooter remains free on $100,000 bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who is facing a dozen felony charges including five counts of attempted second-degree murder was back in court Tuesday. Detawn Gunn is accused of firing shots outside popular Midtown restaurant Railgarten in August. The 30-year-old, with his attorney and his parents by his side, learned he will remain free […]
Salvation Army Memphis aids victims of Hurricane Helene, prepares for Hurricane Milton
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many communities in East Tennessee remain battered after being slammed by Hurricane Helene, but a Memphis relief agency is helping thousands in need and also setting its sights on Hurricane Milton in Florida. In East Tennessee and throughout the Southeast, floodwaters and storms spawned from Hurricane Helene have ravaged communities and the spirit of many. […]
Bayer building fixes could cost MSCS $70 million, superintendent evaluation approaches
Welcome to The Commercial Appeal's Education notebook! The new weekly story will be dedicated to all things education, spanning from K-12 to university news from in and around Memphis. The stories inside will be all things education, from school board meetings to educational updates in and around Shelby County and Memphis. It will also answer questions sent in by you, our readers. ...
901 Run Club makes a difference through exercise
Three Memphis men are creating community in the 901, one lap at at time. Jarius Powers, Jeremy Jones and Darryl Sims are the founders of 901 Run Club. The founders realized that a group of people to exercise with makes a difference. Now, hundreds are showing up every Sunday at Shelby Farms Park and making […]
Lakeland, YMCA reach agreement for new $21 million community center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lakeland could soon be the home of a new YMCA facility, under a plan approved by the city’s Board of Commissioners. Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman confirmed to ABC24 that a new center operated by the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South has been approved for the Lakeland Community Center.
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