Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland sits in studio one last time, as Mayor and shares personal moments, city accomplishments and struggles. … MORE
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HOMICIDES | Memphis Violent Crime Grows, While National Numbers Dip
Memphis will not be outdone by national crime numbers. Rates in cities comparable to Memphis are dropping. In 2023, just 6 months after Steve Mulroy was sworn in as DA of Shelby County, violent crime rose. … MORE
TIGERS | AutoZone Liberty Bowl Champs
Memphis beat The Big12’s Iowa State Cyclones, 36-26 in the 65th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. 48,789 attended as the drizzle dissipated just in time for football. Seth Henigan finished with 364 passing yards, while ISU finished with zero rushing yards. The Tigers racked up 166 yards of rushing on the day. This is only the 5th…… MORE
Arkansas Earthquake Felt From Many Across The Mid-South
Northeast Arkansas shook from an earthquake on Wednesday, with it felt in parts of the Mid-South. Luckily, there was no damage as a result, as the earthquake only registered a 3.8 on the Richter scale according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The trembling was based in the Mississippi County, Arkansas area, roughly 40 miles from…… MORE
EDUCATION | “The Sexual Revolution Starts in Kindergarten”
Dr. Cheryl Proctor of Portland Public Schools is one of three finalists for the search for Memphis Shelby County Schools position of Superintendent. In an article written by Christopher F. Rufo for The City Journal dated July 27 2022 & titled, In Portland, the Sexual Revolution Starts in Kindergarten, a cache of documents from a…… MORE
David Kustoff | “Allowing technology to be developed without the government having any control, I voted against it”
Congressman David Kustoff on Memphis Morning News discussing anti-Semitism in America, the southern border crisis and “kill switch” technology advances to disable motor vehicles. … MORE
MLGW | “You get what you pay for”- Doug McGowen
Memphis Light Gas and Water President, Doug McGowen on Memphis Morning News with an update on the city owned utility’s progress with conversion of street lights, billing issues, repair / replacement of outdated poles and the prospect of a new command center. … MORE
STATE | “…the same group that can’t figure out how to accept a $50 million gift”
Senator Brent Taylor has a list of bills to present in the next state general session to give Memphis and Shelby County a fighting chance to correct the current failing progressive path of crime fighting.… MORE
CLERK WATCH | “I think we’re gonna have a new clerk in the new year” – Commissioner Wright
Memphis Morning News spoke with Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright about his observations while visiting 201 Poplar and the latest issues related to the county clerks office.… MORE
STADIUM DEAL | Yes, Council Voted To Transfer
The 9-1-0 vote in favor of the transfer has yet to be finalized in the minutes. Until the meeting minutes are finalized, the question is, can a player against the transfer still step forward to force some sort of change or stop the transfer? … MORE
