Memphis

Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For 21 years, Steve Fowler and Sam Wilson have performed together in a band on Memphis’ renowned Beale Street. And for the past decade, the men have been neighbors on a quiet, leafy avenue. But as of Thursday, they will no longer cast the same ballot despite living across the street from … Read more

Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to take up a plan Thursday that could carve up a majority-Black congressional district, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to try to hold on to a slim House majority in the November midterm elections. The redistricting effort in … Read more

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As civil rights advocates protest, Republican lawmakers in several Southern states are seizing on the opportunity afforded by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to redraw congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections. The latest state to jump on the redistricting bandwagon is Tennessee, where a special legislative session is to begin … Read more

Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there for years, police say

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Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis, that could have been there for years. At a news conference on Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone … Read more

Remains of 3 children were likely in a wooded area ‘for several years’ before discovery, Memphis police say

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The remains of three young children, believed to be between the ages of 3 and 7, were discovered in Memphis after likely having been in a wooded area for years, officials announced Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s believed the remains were in the … Read more

Ape cracks exhibit’s glass as it launches at Memphis Zoo visitors

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The Memphis Zoo has closed its bonobo exhibit for glass repairs after it was damaged by a primate that launched toward onlookers. Video verified by NBC News shows a bonobo strike the safety glass amid a leap toward patrons who are laughing and giggling at the animal. In a statement, the zoo said the incident … Read more