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Some perplexed at jury's mixed verdict in trial for 3 former officers in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Some perplexed at jury's mixed verdict in trial for 3 former officers in Tyre Nichols' deathThe trial of three former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols ended with a mixed verdict, surprising and perplexing some observers who questioned why the jury would acquit two of the officers on the most serious charges.
3 officers convicted in Tyre Nichols fatal beating but 2 are acquitted of civil rights charges
Read full article: 3 officers convicted in Tyre Nichols fatal beating but 2 are acquitted of civil rights chargesThree former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced.
Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing
Read full article: Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closingClosing arguments are underway in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nicholsโ civil rights in a fatal beating.
Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathA judge has considered arguments related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nicholsโ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop.
Memphis man testifies that he and another man killed rapper Young Dolph
Read full article: Memphis man testifies that he and another man killed rapper Young DolphA Memphis man has testified he and a second person shot and killed rapper Young Dolph after the brother of another rapper put a hit on the recording artist.
Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
Read full article: Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre NicholsA former Memphis police supervisor says there was โno needโ for five officers to punch, kick, and hit Tyre Nichols with a baton on the night he was fatally beaten after a traffic stop.
A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend
Read full article: A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriendA former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo of the badly injured man on the night he was punched, kicked and hit with a police baton following a traffic stop.
Judge asks potential jurors if they can be fair toward 3 officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Judge asks potential jurors if they can be fair toward 3 officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathPotential jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nicholsโ civil rights are being asked whether heavy media coverage and video of him being beaten to death could influence their ability to be fair.
A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death. He could serve 40 years in prison
Read full article: A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death. He could serve 40 years in prisonA second former Memphis police officer has pleaded guilty to civil rights violations in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report says
Read full article: Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report saysThe Tennessee attorney generalโs office says it turned over its investigation into the failed sale of Elvis Presleyโs home Graceland at a foreclosure auction to federal authorities.
Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Read full article: Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of FameTwelve years ago, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class of 25 luminaries at a rousing ceremony, honoring legends spanning generations and genres, from Elvis Presley to Three 6 Mafia.
Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'
Read full article: Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'In 2021, you heard it: Moneybagg Yoโs โWokeshaโ blaring from cars and corner stores.
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
Read full article: Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead peopleA mysterious company has caused a stir for trying to auction Elvis Presley's Graceland property in a foreclosure sale.
Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auction
Read full article: Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auctionTennesseeโs attorney general says his office is looking into a companyโs attempt to sell Elvis Presleyโs home Graceland at a foreclosure auction, a move that was stopped by a judge after the king of rock nโ rollโs granddaughter filed a lawsuit claiming fraud.
At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the day
Read full article: At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the dayMemphis barbecue is elevated to fine dining under the sun at the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Graceland foreclosure sale halted as Presley estate's lawsuit moves forward
Read full article: Graceland foreclosure sale halted as Presley estate's lawsuit moves forwardA judge has halted the auction of Graceland by a company that claimed Elvis Presley's estate failed to repay a loan that used the property as collateral.
Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit
Read full article: Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuitElvis Presleyโs estate is fighting what it says is a fraudulent scheme to auction off Graceland to the highest bidder.
Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in Memphis
Read full article: Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in MemphisThe World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest has crowned a grand prize winner after hundreds of dedicated pitmasters sweated through smoke to be named the best in pork.
Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Read full article: Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injuryCavaliers forward Dean Wade made his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee.
Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
Read full article: Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols deathTennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on the repeal of Memphis police traffic stop reforms set in place after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers just over a year ago.
Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney
Read full article: Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourneyChase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
Read full article: Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols deathRepublican Tennessee House lawmakers have advanced a bill to undo the reforms to police traffic stops made by Memphis officials in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers last January.
Witness thought Tyre Nichols was already dead at the scene of police beating, new documents show
Read full article: Witness thought Tyre Nichols was already dead at the scene of police beating, new documents showThe city of Memphis has released additional documents tied to the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five police officers, a brutal attack captured on video that sparked outrage and intensified calls for police reform.
Jury in Young Dolph murder trial will come from outside of Memphis, Tennessee, judge rules
Read full article: Jury in Young Dolph murder trial will come from outside of Memphis, Tennessee, judge rulesA judge has ruled that jurors in the trial of two men charged with killing Young Dolph will come from outside of Memphis because of intense media coverage of the shooting in the rapperโs hometown.
Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online show
Read full article: Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online showFans of the soulful sounds of Detroitโs Motown and Memphisโ Stax Records will be able to enjoy the music of both brands in the same place if they watch and listen to a free, online show streaming during Black History Month.
Memphis, Tennessee, police chief to serve in interim role under new mayor
Read full article: Memphis, Tennessee, police chief to serve in interim role under new mayorOfficials say the Memphis police chief who was in charge when Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by five officers will serve on an interim basis under a newly elected mayor.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics rosterThere are few surprises in USA Basketballโs menโs player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Memphis residents endure day 4 of water problems as freezing weather bursts pipes across the South
Read full article: Memphis residents endure day 4 of water problems as freezing weather bursts pipes across the SouthMore than 600,000 people served by the Memphis, Tennessee, water utility are on their fourth day of boiling water for drinking, brushing teeth and preparing food.
Sion James scores season-high 22 points, Tulane beats No. 10 Memphis 81-79
Read full article: Sion James scores season-high 22 points, Tulane beats No. 10 Memphis 81-79Sion James scored a season-high 22 points, and Tulane held off 10th-ranked Memphis 81-79 to hand the Tigers their second straight loss.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union case
Read full article: Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union caseThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Starbucks in a dispute with the National Labor Relations Board over workers who were trying to unionize a store in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery
Read full article: Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgeryJa Morantโs season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder.
Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 win
Read full article: Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 winJa Morant had 26 points, 10 assists and a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, Desmond Bane added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half spurt to beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-98 on Tuesday night.
AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doubles
Read full article: AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doublesKevin Cross of Tulane is The Associated Press national player of the week after having consecutive triple-doubles against Furman and Southern last week.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned
Read full article: No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learnedTwo-time All-Star Ja Morant says being suspended by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for the first 25 games this season has been tough with โsome horrible days.โ.
Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspensionJa Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Starโs 25-game suspension ends.
Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead AP Top 25 poll; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps; Northwestern debuts
Read full article: Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead AP Top 25 poll; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps; Northwestern debutsArizona has solidified its place atop the AP Top 25 menโs college basketball poll, setting up ashowdown this weekend against Purdue, the former No. 1 team in the nation.
Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle
Read full article: Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battleA lawyer for the Memphis couple who took in former NFL player Michael Oher when he was in high school says references to Oher being their adopted son will be removed from the coupleโs websites and public speaking materials as part of their legal battle over Oherโs finances.
A suspect in the killings of four people is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
Read full article: A suspect in the killings of four people is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police sayThe Memphis Police Department says a suspect believed to have fatally shot three women and a teenage girl and critically wounded another teenager at three separate locations in Tennessee has died of a self-inflicted gunshot.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating
Read full article: Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiatingMemphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his teamโs loss to Utah.
A Mississippi jury rules officers justified in fatal 2017 shooting after police went to wrong house
Read full article: A Mississippi jury rules officers justified in fatal 2017 shooting after police went to wrong houseA federal jury in Mississippi has rejected a civil lawsuit seeking money damages from two police officers who fatally shot a man while serving a warrant at the wrong house.
5th former Memphis officer pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: 5th former Memphis officer pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols' deathA fifth former Memphis police officer has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.
5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death
Read full article: 5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating deathFive former Memphis police officers have been charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
A person is shot and hurt at Lil Baby concert in Memphis. Police think it was premeditated, targeted
Read full article: A person is shot and hurt at Lil Baby concert in Memphis. Police think it was premeditated, targetedPolice say one person has been shot and wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee.
ACLU sues Tennessee district attorney who promises to enforce the state's new anti-drag show ban
Read full article: ACLU sues Tennessee district attorney who promises to enforce the state's new anti-drag show banTennesseeโs first-in-the-nation law placing strict limits on drag shows is facing another legal challenge.
District attorney drops at least 30 cases that involved officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols
Read full article: District attorney drops at least 30 cases that involved officers charged in death of Tyre NicholsA district attorney in Tennessee has said his office has dropped 30 to 40 cases involving the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in the January beating death of Tyre Nichols.
Collin Morikawa has roots in Lahaina. He's pledging $1,000 per birdie for Hawaii fires relief
Read full article: Collin Morikawa has roots in Lahaina. He's pledging $1,000 per birdie for Hawaii fires reliefCollin Morikawa is pledging $1,000 for every birdie he makes the next three PGA Tour events to help with relief for the deadly fires in Hawaii.
Armed man who tried to enter a Jewish school in Tennessee fired at a contractor, police say
Read full article: Armed man who tried to enter a Jewish school in Tennessee fired at a contractor, police sayAuthorities say a Tennessee man who attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun fired shots at a contractor there and later pointed his weapon at an officer before police wounded him on a residential street.
Man accused of firing shots outside Jewish school in Tennessee charged with multiple crimes
Read full article: Man accused of firing shots outside Jewish school in Tennessee charged with multiple crimesA man suspected of trying to enter a Jewish school with a gun in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday and firing shots outside the building has been charged with multiple crimes.
Memphis, Tennessee, police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school
Read full article: Memphis, Tennessee, police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish schoolMemphis, Tennessee, police say officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldnโt get into the building.
Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols' deathThe U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop.
2 suspects in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph in Memphis to stand trial in March
Read full article: 2 suspects in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph in Memphis to stand trial in MarchA judge has set a trial date for two men charged with killing rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a bakery in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit
Read full article: Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuitThe future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to say that he was acting in self defense and can receive immunity under Tennessee law.
Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher
Read full article: Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacherProsecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her.
Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM says
Read full article: Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM saysGrizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says the 25-game suspension the NBA slapped guard Ja Morant with โwas appropriate."
NCAA panel imposes a 3-game suspension for Memphis' Penny Hardaway for recruiting violations
Read full article: NCAA panel imposes a 3-game suspension for Memphis' Penny Hardaway for recruiting violationsAn NCAA infractions panel has imposed a three-game suspension for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway for recruiting violations tied to two in-home visits with a prospect two years ago.
Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA players
Read full article: Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA playersJa Morant's 25-game suspension Friday and his second since March ranks among the longest the NBA has handed out for behavior on or off the court.
Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the court
Read full article: Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the courtA timeline of some of the notable of moments on and off of Ja Morant's career from the time the Memphis Grizzlies made him the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2019 to his 25-game suspension announced Friday by the league.
After expulsion and reinstatement, Tennessee Reps. Pearson, Jones advance past Democratic primaries
Read full article: After expulsion and reinstatement, Tennessee Reps. Pearson, Jones advance past Democratic primariesTennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones have advanced past an election hurdle after the two young Black lawmakers were expelled earlier this year for their gun control protest on the House floor, then reinstated by local officials days afterward.
Ja Morant is โfine,โ taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic post
Read full article: Ja Morant is โfine,โ taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic postPolice in Tennessee have conducted a welfare check on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say โhe is fineโ after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later deleted.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
Read full article: Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Federal agents, prosecutors going after machine-gun conversion devices in Tennessee
Read full article: Federal agents, prosecutors going after machine-gun conversion devices in TennesseeFederal law enforcement officials say 26 people in Tennessee have been recently convicted or face charges for possessing โswitches,โ devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into a machine guns.
Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
Read full article: Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99Desmond Bane had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 31 points and 10 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination, beating the Lakers 116-99 to force their first-round Western Conference series back to Los Angeles.
No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
Read full article: No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 with two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand.
Restored Tennessee Rep. Pearson charts progressive path
Read full article: Restored Tennessee Rep. Pearson charts progressive pathTennessee Rep. Justin Pearson never guessed heโd be expelled for leading a gun control protest on the House floor after a school shooting left three children and three adults dead.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teen
Read full article: Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teenGrizzlies point guard Ja Morant has filed a countersuit against the Memphis teenager suing the two-time All-Star, accusing the teen of slander, battery and assault over a pickup basketball game at Morantโs home last July.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
Read full article: Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of RocketsLuke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for Grizzlies
Read full article: Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for GrizzliesTwo-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games โ eight because of an NBA suspension.
Shead scores in last second, No. 1 Houston tops Memphis
Read full article: Shead scores in last second, No. 1 Houston tops MemphisJamal Shead scored 16 points, including the winning basket as time ran out, and top-ranked Houston escaped a second-half rally by Memphis for a 67-65 win in the regular-season finale.
Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debut
Read full article: Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debutHouston returned to No. 1 in the AP menโs college basketball poll for the third time this season while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality at prison
Read full article: 1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality at prisonYears before a Memphis police officer pulled Tyre Nichols from his car on Jan. 7, the officer was accused of taking part in the savage beating of an inmate at a county prison.
Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union
Read full article: Toll of police brutality on display at State of the UnionThe toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the presidentโs State of the Union address.
Morant says friend banned from arena over Pacers dispute
Read full article: Morant says friend banned from arena over Pacers disputeMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant says a friend of his has been banned from games at FedExForum for a year as a result of a confrontation with members of the Indiana Pacers organization a week earlier.
6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
Read full article: 6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre NicholsOfficials say a sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including rules surrounding the deployment of a stun gun.
At Nichols' funeral, Black America's grief on public display
Read full article: At Nichols' funeral, Black America's grief on public displayThe funeral of Tyre Nichols had all the hallmarks of whatโs known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman.
Tyre Nichols' family grieves 'on sacred ground' in Memphis
Read full article: Tyre Nichols' family grieves 'on sacred ground' in MemphisOn the eve of the funeral for Tyre Nichols, who died days after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, his family are sharing remembrances and expressing grief.