Memphis/ Community & Society
Published on August 26, 2019
Top Memphis news: Man gets life for killing teacher; zoo lot construction begins today; morePhoto: Pixabay/Pexels

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Memphis.

Man gets life in fatal shooting of Memphis music teacher

News outlets report a Shelby County jury convicted 25-year-old Nicholas Brooks on Friday of first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery and burglary, and using a firearm during a felony. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Grizzlies waive Dwight Howard ahead of expected return to Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Dwight Howard ahead of the veteran center's expected move to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Memphis Zoo parking lot construction to begin today

Construction on the first phase of the long-awaited solution to end overflow Memphis Zoo parking on the Overton Park Greensward will begin today.

Read the full story on Memphis Zoo.


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