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A new fair-housing report says the Memphis Housing Authority improperly cut vouchers and left families without notice. Advocates want fixes to the agency’s communications and website.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A cyclist was struck and killed on East Mallory Road in South Memphis after a hit-and-run. Police say the driver fled and the investigation is ongoing.
A December assembly at Haywood High drew a First Amendment complaint after the Freedom From Religion Foundation said Project Pat led prayer and distributed proselytizing material; the district says it will vet speakers.
A minor was critically injured after being struck Tuesday at Summer Avenue and North Hollywood Street in Memphis; police say the driver stayed on scene and the crash is under investigation.
A Shelby County hearing ended with a guilty plea Tuesday in the 2023 Midtown hit-and-run that killed University of Memphis student Ava Christopher.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm Tuesday with a chance of afternoon showers; heavier rain and thunderstorms likely tonight and again this weekend. Plan for gusty winds and ponding.
Food & Drinks in ...
Atlanta’s Slutty Vegan staged a one-night takeover at Smackers’ Highland spot on Sunday, drawing long lines and prompting talk of a possible Memphis outpost. The pop-up brought founder Pinky Cole to Midtown.
Jackson Hopper, charged in the Shelby Farms killing of medical student Ellie Young, is due in Shelby County court Monday as prosecutors press the case forward.
Patchy morning fog gives way to sunny, warm highs near 69°F. Showers return Tuesday night, with a wetter and uncertain late‑week system possible.
A Youth Villages initiative sends life coaches and outreach teams into Memphis neighborhoods late at night to defuse conflicts and keep high-risk residents connected to services.
A child arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital—East early Friday with a gunshot wound; police say the investigation is ongoing.
A video appears to show a U.S. marshal kicking a small dog during an arrest in Memphis; the animal was taken to a veterinarian and treated for a broken rib.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol dashcam posted to Facebook is being cited to rebut a lawmaker’s claim that a marcher was "run over." Protesters and local reporters say more footage is needed.
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