Dima Amro
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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Memphis police search for person of interest in Shea Grauer's shooting death
Memphis Police Department released surveillance camera footage of a person of interest in Shea Grauer's Feb. 18 death in Midtown near Lockett Place. → Read More
Juvenile shot in Downtown Memphis; third child shot in two days in city
At about 1 p.m. Wednesday, Memphis police arrived near Visible Music College, where officers found a male shooting victim, according to MPD. → Read More
Some Collierville residents see water bills double. Here's what happened.
After months of a Collierville employee inputting incorrect water readings, the town fired him. Now, some town residents are seeing higher bills. → Read More
Another Chick-fil-A in Collierville? Plans resume for new restaurant
Months after Chick-fil-A pulled its parking variance cases from the board of zoning appeals, the restaurant is back with plans for another location. → Read More
Memphis-area suburbs push for larger chunk of state's sales tax revenues: What to know
In 2002, Tennessee raised its sales tax rate from 6% to 7%, but the percentage it has shared with municipalities across the state hasn't increased. → Read More
Longtime Memphis bartender Shea Grauer dead after weekend shooting
Longtime Memphis bartender Shea Grauer is remembered for bringing "a smile to everyone that knew him." → Read More
After inmate's death, family demands federal investigation of Shelby County jail
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump urged the Department of Justice to open an investigation into 33-year-old Gershun Freeman death at 201 Poplar. → Read More
Paul Rudd meet Pawl Ruff: Why Collierville shelter wants 'Ant-Man' actor to adopt this pup
The Collierville Animal Shelter has a dog up for adoption, and he looks like actor Paul Rudd. Meet Pawl Ruff. → Read More
How progressive CPR method is helping Germantown, Collierville fire departments save lives
Germantown and Collierville fire departments began using Neuroprotective CPR about 3 years ago. Here's how it's helped those suffering heart attacks. → Read More
Memphis Police Department reports first child shot dead in 2023, 5-year-old boy
Memphis Police Department responded to a shooting Wednesday that killed a 5-year-old boy. MPD said this investigation is ongoing. → Read More
Memphis weather: What's closed today in the Bluff City + what restaurants are open
From restaurants to museums, here is a roundup of closures in the Memphis area on Feb. 1, along with some restaurants that are open. → Read More
Rev. Al Sharpton: 'We will continue in Tyre's name to head up to Martin's Mountaintop'
Nichols' funeral on Wednesday will draw thousands, including such high-profile attendees as Vice President Kamala Harris. → Read More
Live updates: Memphis protesters hit the streets to protest death of Tyre Nichols
Protestors rallied in downtown Memphis a day after the city released a video of police officers beating 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. → Read More
Protesters shut down I-55 bridge after video of police beating Tyre Nichols released
Protests began in Memphis Friday night before video of Tyre Nichols' traffic stop and arrest was released to the public. → Read More
Collierville board OKs tax break for Orgill's Customer Concept Center: What to know
The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-tax incentive for Orgill Inc.'s expansion. → Read More
Memphis area under tornado watch, wind advisory
The Mid-South is under a tornado watch Wednesday afternoon through the evening. → Read More
Germantown Kroger's beer license suspended
Kroger allegedly violated the Germantown Beer Ordinance by selling beer to a minor and was summoned to a hearing, which the company didn't attend. → Read More
Collierville landfill to close after years of smell and noise complaints and a lawsuit
After years of complaints about the smell and a lawsuit by the town, the Collierville E-plex site on Shelton Road will shut down. → Read More
No water. Collapsed ceilings. Inside the 'nightmare' some Memphians are facing
For some Memphis residents, the city's recent water issues go far beyond the boil advisory. Some face no water and damaged homes due to broken pipes. → Read More
MLGW customers on Christmas Day with water boil advisory, some with low pressure, outages
MLGW previously issued the advisory Friday evening for parts of Memphis and Shelby County but as pressure fell Saturday, all customers were affected. → Read More