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Unified Schools Superintendent Devises Merged Payroll Solution
Dorsey Hopson, Interim Superintendent for the merged Memphis/Shelby County school district, notified employees Monday of a "workable" solution to prevent teachers from missing a paycheck. Read More..
Germantown's Red Light Cameras Aren't Running
Despite the fact that some cameras are still up, Germantown is not using red light cameras and hasn't been for months. Read More..
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Germantown Residents Prepare For Taxes to Go Up
Germantown's budget won't be final until next week, but city leaders say property taxes are going up. Read More..
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Cruelty Case Dismissed against Former Memphis Animal Shelter Worker
A former Memphis Animal Services employee is off the hook for animal cruelty after the charges were dismissed in court Monday afternoon. Read More..
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Rep. Cohen Appeals to Airlines to Expand in Memphis
With Delta Air Lines dropping Memphis International as a hub and reducing its daily flight schedule, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) is asking two airlines to consider expanding their services in Memphis. Read More..
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Tate Co. Sheriff Questions New State Gun Law
State officials in Mississippi are calling a new law allowing people to openly carry guns "clear as mud." The Tate County Sheriff is leading the effort to better understand the law. Read More..
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Tate County Opens CrimeStoppers Hotline
Residents in Tate County, Mississippi, now have their very own CrimeStoppers Hotline. Read More..
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Police Investigating Shooting, Crash at Aspenwood Apartments
Memphis police are investigating whether a reported shooting and car accident at the Aspenwood Apartments Monday afternoon are related. Read More..
Two Memphians Indicted for Tornado Assistance Fraud
Three suspects, two of which are from Memphis, have been indicted for defrauding a non-profit organization for rental assistance checks meant for victims of the May 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Read More..
Suspect Charged for Pointing Shotgun at Memphis Officers
A suspect is recovering at The MED from being shot by Memphis police after he pointed a shotgun at officers during a home burglary early Saturday morning. Read More..
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Police Investigating an Argument Turned Deadly
Police discovered a man lying on the ground unresponsive with multiple gun-shot wounds late Saturday evening. Read More..
Nashville Shooting Suspect in Custody in Memphis
The man accused of shooting his girlfriend and her three daughters at a Nashville apartment complex Friday night turned himself in early Sunday morning in Memphis. Read More..
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Unified School Board Member Speaks Out on Payroll Debacle
Missing paychecks are upsetting a lot of teachers. Unified school district administrators continue to scramble for ways to help employees transition to a new payroll system. Read More..
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'Art on the Sidewalk' at Saddle Creek
The 3rd annual Art on the Sidewalk Festival took place at the Shops at Saddle Creek on Saturday, and all proceeds went directly to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Read More..
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Shotgun-Wielding Suspect Shot by Memphis Officer
A Memphis police officer is off the job following his involvement in an early Saturday morning shooting in the Fox Meadows area. Read More..
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Shelby County Teacher Paycheck Delay Sparks Firestorm
Are the inmates running the asylum? That's what one Shelby County School Board member is wondering after school leaders announced Shelby County teachers would have to go a month without being paid. Read More..
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Talking Trash To Save Millions
The City of Memphis is working with AFSCME Local 1733 to come up with new ways to pick up your trash. Read More..
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Tipton County Man Displays over 30 Flags for National Flag Day
On this day in history, June 14th, the stars and stripes were born. All across the Mid-South, home and business owners proudly display the American flag. However, a patriotic display in Tipton County is catching people's eyes. Read More..
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Wynne Band Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes
An Arkansas high school band teacher is facing child sex charges. Read More..
Charges to be Upgraded after Child Abuse Victim Dies
A three year-old girl has died after police say she was beaten by her mother's live-in boyfriend. Read More..
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