Big 12 decision means moment of truth for Memphis
Updated: Yesterday 9:13 p.m. 9 It's here, ladies and gentlemen. The moment of truth for University of Memphis sports is upon us.As early as next year at this time, Memphis football coach Mike Norvell could be preparing for his first season in the Big 12. The Memphis football schedule could include games against Oklahoma and Texas. The Memphis basketball schedule could include games against Kansas and West Virginia. Memphis president David Rudd could be planning a future that inc..>> view originalFour people recovering after West Memphis drive-by shooting
× Four people recovering after West Memphis drive-by shooting WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Four people were all injured following a shooting in West Memphis Tuesday evening. According to authorities, the victims and another group inside a car exchanged gunfire, during which each of them was shot. One of the victims is in serious condition. The other three are expected to be okay. All four were rushed to the Regional Medical Center for treatment. Authorities do have one person in custody, but have n..>> view originalRhodes College joins teacher training pipeline for Memphis schools
After almost 100 years of educating college students in the heart of Memphis, Rhodes College is about to become the city’s newest official teacher of future teachers. The 2,000-student private liberal arts college received its certification this month from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to launch its training program for licensed teachers in the fall. It’s also entering into a partnership with Shelby County Schools in conjunction with its new teacher track. With the launch, Rhodes ..>> view originalIt's about relationships, say Memphis students on race and violence
In Memphis, where issues of race and safety are part of the city’s history and its daily conversation, sixth-grader Dulce Lopez pauses when asked about the spree of racial violence precipitated this month by the deaths of two black suspects by white police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. To her, it’s all about relationships. “Why won’t they see what we see? Why won’t they be in our shoes and feel what we feel? And us doing the same to them?” Dulce asks while hanging out with friends at a G..>> view originalMemphis City Council delays decisions on residency requirements
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Tuesday City Council members delayed making a decision on if an ordinance requiring new city workers to live within the city of Memphis. The issue could eventually go before voters. "I just beg you, please do not do this," pleaded Interim Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings to a City Council committee Tuesday. In a long and at times emotional debate, Rallings told City Council members in a committee he's having a hard en..>> view original3000 hires planned at Memphis e-commerce warehouse
By Wayne Risher of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 5:20 p.m. 0 A Memphis warehouse says it will hire up to 3,000 seasonal workers this fall to meet holiday demand. Radial Inc. said hiring will begin immediately and pick up steam in September as it prepares for a 10-fold increase in demand related to electronic commerce. Memphis distribution centers typically ramp up hiring for the holiday shopping season, though bringing aboard 3,000 people would be one of the larger j..>> view originalMemphis City Council passes Zoo parking resolution
Updated: Jul 19, 2016 - 10:37 PM The fight is over. The Greensward and Memphis Zoo debate came to an end Tuesday with a resolution unanimously passed by the City Council. The resolution is considered a compromise, and it had both sides on their feet. “Time to bury it,” Councilman Bill Morrison said right before the council voted. >> Agreement reached between Overton Park and Zoo over Greensward parking situation What is being buried is the bitter battle between the Zoo and Overto..>> view originalPolice: Memphis crash victim was fatally shot
Police: Memphis crash victim was fatally shot MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Memphis police say a man first believed to have died as the result of a car accident instead was fatally shot. The Commercial Appeal reports 25-year-old Justin Langston was found unconscious in his vehicle after it crashed into a utility pole on July 7 near LeMoyne-Owen College. He was pronounced dead that day at a hospital. Police said Tuesday that a bullet wound later was found on Langston’s body. No arrests have been made. ..>> view originalMemphis man charged in shooting that sent young girl to hospital
Memphis man charged in shooting that sent young girl to hospital Updated: Jul 19, 2016 - 10:20 PM © 2016 Cox Media Group. A Memphis man has been charged in a shooting that sent a young girl to the hospital and injured another woman. The shooting happened Monday night near Keel and Crockett in North Memphis. Police arrived on the scene and located a 27-year-old who had a gunshot wound on the right side of her face. She is in non-critical condition. Another victim then made ..>> view originalNorth Memphis apartment fire under investigation
North Memphis apartment fire under investigation Updated: Jul 20, 2016 - 5:15 AM A two-story apartment building caught fire in North Memphis early Wednesday, according to the Memphis Fire Department. The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lyon street, which is near Firestone and Danny Thomas, MFD said. It took firefighters about 15 minutes to put out the flames. No one was hurt. We are working with the Memphis Fire Department to find out if anyone was living in..>> view original
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