The Republican project isn’t to win in November. It’s to make November cease to matter New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American history The Guardian - US · May 19
Man pleads guilty in shooting death of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in the 2021 shooting death of Young Dolph during a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery The Independent UK · May 15
What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke's death Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions The Independent UK · May 15
Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen announces retirement after GOP dismantles his district Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced Friday that he wouldn’t seek reelection this year after Tennessee Republicans redrew the state’s House map, splitting his Memphis-based district between three deep-red seats. Cohen, who had been facing a primary challenge from state Rep. Justin Pearson before the passage of the new lines, said… Roll Call · May 15
Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in First Amendment protected activities by observing and recording the actions of law enforcement in their city The Independent UK · May 13
Do we judge people by the way they sound? How accents shape our lives A new book by linguistics professor Valerie Fridland, who was raised in Memphis by parents with French accents, explores the power behind the way we speak The Guardian - US · May 13
How Did Brandon Clarke Pass Away? Medical Examiner Defers Real Cause of Death Pending Toxicology Los Angeles County authorities have deferred the official cause of death for Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke after he was found dead at a home in the San Fernando Valley. International Business Times UK · May 13
“I knew it was a better song than I’d written up to that point. I’d turned a corner as a songwriter. But in terms of thinking it was a hit, I had no idea”: How a pilgrimage to the crucible of rock ’n’ roll inspired the ’90s classic Walking In Memphis “Me and the piano – that’s all I cared about” MusicRadar · May 13
How Did Brandon Clarke Die? Latest Updates on the Memphis Grizzlies Star's Death Brandon Clarke's death is being probed as a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at a Los Angeles home, as police also revisit the 29-year-old Memphis Grizzlies forward's recent kratom possession case in Arkansas. International Business Times UK · May 12
Brandon Clarke Death Probe Uncovers Drug Paraphernalia at Home Where NBA Star Was Found Deceased Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was found dead, with police investigating a possible overdose. His recent arrest for drug possession adds complexity to the case. International Business Times UK · May 12
Brandon Clarke cause of death under investigation after drug paraphernalia found at scene - what happened to the Memphis Grizzlies player? Brandon Clarke cause of death : Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died, with authorities investigating a possible overdose after responding to an emergency call in Los Angeles. Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the scene. Clarke's agency and the Grizzlies organization have expressed profound grief over his passing. The Economic Times · May 12
What Happened to Brandon Clarke? NBA Star's Death Investigated as Possible Overdose Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29 in Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating a possible overdose, while fans and colleagues mourn his sudden passing. International Business Times UK · May 12
Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke dies at 29 His agents wrote on social media that they were ‘beyond devastated’ by his death The Independent UK · May 12
Tennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into law Tennessee is the first state to enact new congressional districts since a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities The Independent UK · May 7
The Guardian - US · May 7 Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district Move comes days after supreme court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering
Roll Call · May 7 Tennessee passes new map that erases state’s lone majority-Black district Tennessee state legislators on Thursday passed a congressional map that dismantles the state’s lone majority-Black district and gives Republicans the advantage in all nine of the state’s House seats. The move comes a little over a week after the Supreme Court limited the use of race in drawing congressional districts,…
Livingetc · May 5 This Tiny Apartment in Barcelona Uses the Same Memphis-Inspired Wood in Every Room — And It Gives Its Pared-Back Scheme Such a Sense of Personality Created for a girl pursuing her studies in the city by Yuliya Andrievskaya, it proves that compact living can coexist with a playful style sensibility
The Guardian - US · May 2 Two buses, three hours and 13 miles: how Americans in ‘transit deserts’ get groceries without cars As Covid-era funding dries up and bus services are cut, a food insecurity crisis is brewing from Tennessee to Rhode Island
The Independent UK · Apr 29 When the Boss (almost) met the King: the night Bruce Springsteen raided Graceland PLAYBACK: On 29 April 1976, 50 years ago today, Springsteen played a show in Memphis as part of his ‘Born to Run’ tour. Later that night, writes Patrick Smith, the 26-year-old hailed a cab to Graceland and climbed over the wall in an attempt to meet Elvis
We Got This Covered · Apr 24 Memphis in a tailspin after a dog walker stumbles onto the remains of 3 children, right across from a school "This is heartbreaking, it's disturbing."
The Guardian - US · Apr 23 Tennessee police investigate after finding bones believed to be from three children Police chief says human remains had been in a wooded area for years and did not match local missing persons reports
Sports Illustrated · Apr 23 Adam Silver Pledges NBA’s Loyalty to Memphis, With One LeBron James-Inspired Wrinkle Expansion is top of mind for the NBA these days. After years of putting off discussions, the league is now openly exploring the possibility of adding Western Co
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Mystery in Memphis: Remains of three children found in the woods and police say they have been there for years Memphis Police announced the gruesome discovery Wednesday, with the department chief calling it ‘heartbreaking’
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Memphis high school senior fatally shot hours after prom, police say Two suspects spotted fleeing the scene in a black Mercedes
Louder · Apr 15 "I'd come back from the unemployment office when the phone rang. Jimi said 'Hey, what you doing? We'd like for you to come up and join us.'" The story of the Jimi Hendrix guitarist who was written out of history When Jimi Hendrix played Woodstock, old friend Larry Lee played guitar beside him - but his contributions were scrubbed from the movie