Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Memphis school leaders present wish list to lawmakers over turf ... and other top stories.

  • Memphis school leaders present wish list to lawmakers over turf ...

    Memphis school leaders present wish list to lawmakers over turf ...
    Achievement School District Superintendent Malika Anderson and Shelby County Schools chief Dorsey Hopson have been in talks about collaborating on school turnaround work in Memphis. Leaders for Shelby County Schools have asked state lawmakers to put more controls over the Achievement School District as the two districts seek to co-exist in Memphis for a fifth year. Shelby County Schools continues to reel from the steady growth of the state-run district, which has taken..
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  • Isner, top-ranked American, commits to Memphis Open

    Isner, top-ranked American, commits to Memphis Open
    By Phil Stukenborg of The Commercial Appeal Posted: Yesterday 5:20 p.m. 0 John Isner, the top U.S. player in the ATP World Tour rankings, will return in February — after a one-year absence — to play in the Memphis Open, the city's annual pro tennis tournament at The Racquet Club. Memphis Open officials confirmed Isner's commitment Thursday along with commitments from two other Americans: 18-year-old Taylor Fritz, a surprise finalist in the 2016 event, and 18-year-old Reilly Opel..
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  • Memphis murder suspect caught on camera

    Memphis murder suspect caught on camera
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have released surveillance photos of a wanted murder suspect in the hopes someone will be able to identify him. On July 15, authorities responded to a shooting in the 4000 block of Dunn. When they arrived, they learned the victim, 20-year-old Fredy Sales- Sanchez, had been robbed by two men and then shot as he attempted to flee. He was taken to the Regional Medical Center where he later died. One of the suspects responsible for the shooting was captured on video..
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  • Small amounts of weed may be decriminalized in Memphis

    Small amounts of weed may be decriminalized in Memphis
    by: Zach Crenshaw Updated: Aug 19, 2016 - 5:07 AM Marijuana may soon be viewed in a different light in Memphis. A City Councilman is planning to propose an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of weed. Councilman Berlin Boyd is planning to introduce his idea at Tuesday’s meeting. If the ordinance passes weed would not be legal. Small amounts, less than half an ounce, would be decriminalized. Instead of the potential of up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine - people caught with ..
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  • Practice report: Memphis' young receivers making strides

    Practice report: Memphis' young receivers making strides
    By Tom Schad of The Commercial Appeal Posted: Yesterday 1:58 p.m. 0 University of Memphis wide receiver Mechane Slade got a screen pass on the edge in practice Thursday morning and burst upfield. Kedarian Jones jumped and ripped the ball away from a defender on the sideline for a catch. Hunter Hill tapped one of his feet in the end zone for an impressive touchdown catch. Everywhere Mike Norvell looked, he saw young wide receivers beginning to make plays. “Offensively, that’s bee..
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  • Memphis taxi company sues Uber, Lyft for "illegally" operating

    Memphis taxi company sues Uber, Lyft for
    By Kevin McKenzie of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 1:10 p.m. 5 A Memphis taxi cab company is suing Uber and Lyft in federal court, alleging that the ride-hailing companies are violating Tennessee laws and city ordinances regulating passenger transportation services. The federal district court lawsuit seeking class-action status filed this week marks the second time that Southern Transportation Inc., which operates Yellow and Checker taxi cabs and Premier Transportatio..
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  • Memphis On A Mission: Team Read

    Memphis On A Mission: Team Read
    × Memphis On A Mission: Team Read MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We need your help to put students on the path to success by participating in Team Read. What is Team Read? It’s a program that is focused on helping second graders improve their sight word vocabulary to help them in their studies. Research shows that if second graders can read well, they can make the tough transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” and do well in school. Students who can’t read well by third grade are four tim..
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  • 2 guards robbed at MLGW office

    2 guards robbed at MLGW office
    2 guards robbed at MLGW office 2016-08-18T20:46:29Z2016-08-19T09:25:51ZBy WMCActionNews5.com Staff MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Investigators are trying to find the person who robbed two guards on Summer Avenue on Thursday afternoon.Memphis Police Department arrived at the MLGW division building in the 2400 block of Summer Avenue around 3 p.m. after reports of a robbery.MPD said one of the two guards from Dunbar Armored was assaulted by the suspect as the guard was coming out of the MLGW ..
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  • Lawsuit filed against Memphis over charge to enter Beale St.

    Lawsuit filed against Memphis over charge to enter Beale St.
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis merchant has filed a lawsuit against the city of Memphis over a $10 cover charge to enter Beale Street. The Commercial Appeal reports that Lucille Catron filed the lawsuit Friday against the city and several other organizations. The lawsuit claims that the Beale Street Bucks program's $10 charge to enter Beale Street deprives citizens of the right to stroll down the street. The program began in June and will continue through the end of the month. It requires vis..
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  • Memphis companies named to Inc. 5000

    Memphis companies named to Inc. 5000
    Two of Memphis' largest industries — health care and logistics — contribute to the top local company that made the 2016 Inc. 5000. Inc. magazine ranks ...
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