More and more parents at Horn Lake Intermediate School are taking the time to learn important lessons -- the lessons their kids are learning.A series of Title I Family Nights on a variety of subjects and some parents-only math meetings, all designed to teach parents how to help their students succeed in school, have been increasing in popularity since the school began offering"Our goal is to ... Full Story »
After a recent spate of high-profile violent crimes in the Raleigh-Frayser area, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton chose the neighborhood as the site of his first community meeting since he took office.The new mayor, who has been working on a plan to reduce gun violence in the city, said he wants to talk with residents of the area about reducing crime."We're taking City Hall over to Raleigh and Frayser ... Full Story »
Leave it to the oldest of Seth and Betsy Tino's children to find this year's Christmas tree."(Eleven-year-old) Madison picked it out," Betsy said. "It's a 10-foot Leyland Cypress. We've got 12-foot ceilings, so it will be just perfect.""Just perfect" just very well might be the tradition the Tino family started right around the time Madison's 4-year-old sister, Abbey Grace, was born. On the day ... Full Story »
WASHINGTON — A little more than a year ago, Memphis and the Mid-South were briefly the intense focus of national attention when men from Bells, Tenn., and West Helena, Ark., were arrested for an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Barack Obama . Earlier this month, while Daniel Cowart and Paul Schlesselman remained in jail awaiting trial on perhaps the most overt expression of anti-Obama ... Full Story »
A single-engine airplane carrying four people, including two children, crashed and burned as it approached Memphis International Airport Sunday afternoon.All four people inside the Piper PA32RT-300 were transported from the crash site to area hospitals, one in critical condition, and the others in non-critical condition.Officials said that at about 4:15 p.m. the airplane, which was flying from ... Full Story »
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Even before Larry Porter's name was announced as the new U of M head football coach, he had the support of Tigers fans because he's former Tiger. Full Story »
Emmett O'Ryan was killed when his single-engine plane crashed at the Memphis International Airport. Three other people were injured. Full Story »
Police in Washington State want to question an Arkansas man in the fatal shooting of four police officers at a coffee shop. Maurice Clemmons has been named a person of... Full Story »
Airport officials confirm a small plane with four people on it crashed at the Memphis International Airport. One of the passengers died at The Med. Full Story »
Airport officials confirm a small plane has crashed near the Memphis International Airport. Four people were onboard. Full Story »
John Daly says he doesn't want to know the details about Tiger Woods' late-night car accident. Full Story »
According to authorities, Michaele and Tareq Salahi were allowed into the White House dinner Tuesday night even though they were not on the guest list. The Secret Service has apologized for the breakdown in security, and an investigation into possible criminal behavior is ongoing. Full Story »
A man with an extensive criminal past - whose 95-year prison sentence was commuted by then-Gov. Mike Huckabee in Arkansas nearly a decade ago - was being sought Sunday as a "person of interest" in a deadly ambush on four police officers who were gunned down inside a coffee shop. Full Story »
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he's leaning slightly against running for president in 2012 but says it's far too early to say what he will do. Full Story »
A shooting victim's body was found in a Summer Avenue parking lot early Sunday morning. Full Story »
A small plane crashed at Memphis International Airport Sunday afternoon. Full Story »
New Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will embark soon on a communitywide plan to address gun violence in the city. Full Story »
A woman is dead after she was struck by a car in a hit and run accident early Saturday morning. Full Story »
LSU's Larry Porter was named the new University of Memphis Tigers head football coach at a press conference Sunday afternoon. VIDEO | Unedited: Porter Named Tigers Coach Full Story »
Black Friday brought out the rowdy side of a Memphis Toys "R" Us crowd. Memphis Police were called as dozens stormed the store when the doors opened at midnight. There were even allegations of people in the crowd being armed with tasers and pepper spray. Full Story »
Thursday was Thanksgiving, meaning many a turkey was being prepared for the yearly feast. Derick Randle tends to his turkey, which he was deep frying early yesterday afternoon. Photo by David Nichol. Full Story »
Dr. Peter Fischer, left, was the surprised recipient of a Lee County Sheriff’s Department badge custom made for Elvis Presley in 1977. St. Francis County Sheriff Bobby May, left, who was Lee County Sheriff at the time, had the badge made for Presley but did not have the opportunity to give it to him before his death. Full Story »
Forrest City senior Teraye Lee (1) battles for the rebound against an unidentified Forrest City player as Jim Bailey (22) looks on in Thursday’s game against Oxford, Miss. at the Rumble on the Ridge tournament at Mustang Arena. Forrest City won the game 59-58. Full Story »
Dr. Peter Fischer, left, was the surprised recipient of a Lee County Sheriff’s Department badge custom made for Elvis Presley in 1977. St. St. Francis County Sheriff Bobby May thanked one of his surgeons earlier this week with a gift that he had been holding onto for more than 30 years. Full Story »
It’s what the voters wanted, or is it? Amendment 86 to the Arkansas Constitution was approved by voters last year, calling for the state Legislature to meet during even-numbered years to consider fiscal issues. Full Story »
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If you have any news from the communities of Strayhorn, Crockett, Truslow, or Sarah that you would like to have printed in our local paper please call me at 562-4528 or email me at cindysbrewer@bellsouth.net and I will submit it to The Democrat. Full Story »
Dorothy Rae Gaines, 88, housewife and member of Palestine United Methodist Church, died November 15, 2009 at DeSoto Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Palestine United Methodist Church in Coldwater. Full Story »
According to Senate sources -- none other than Harry Reid -- the new health insure-all plan being forced through the Senate will cost only $849 billion. Full Story »
As the President jet-sets around the world, Americans are apparently wondering who is minding the store. According to a recent Washington Post / ABC poll, now less than half Americans believe the country is on the right track -- 44 percent, compared to 50 percent in April. Full Story »
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Dyer County Health Department will offer H1N1 injectable vaccine to all age groups regardless of medical conditions. The vaccine will be provided at no charge. To make... Full Story »
Last week, Chimes for Charity reached their goal of $35,000 by bringing in a grand total of $35,896.50. They also got 727 children sponsored for their Christmas party they will have next month.... Full Story »
It is time again for a local Christmas tradition that helps busy residents cross an item off their to-do list while providing a year of support for someone less fortunate. The 35th annual Community... Full Story »
The 59th annual Downtown Dyersburg Christmas Parade put on by Main Street Dyersburg will take place on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "Christmas through the eyes of a child". The... Full Story »
When you step inside the home of Melvin and Joyce Barnes at this time of year, you enter a winter wonderland of snowmen and holiday cheer. Snowmen of every size, shape and material can be found... Full Story »
The Tigers welcomed new football coach Larry Porter today. Frank Murtaugh has details. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
John Branston has some holiday shopping ideas for Memphis. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
Mary Cashiola reports on the continuing debate over flood water run-off and Overton Park. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
Tim Sampson riffs on his old faves -- Sarah Palin and her acolytes. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
Discussions continue about how to relieve flooding near Overton Park. by Mary Cashiola Sometimes going with the flow isn't an option. Last spring, in an attempt to relieve flooding on Belleair, the city's engineering division proposed a controversial detention basin in Overton Park. After public outcry, they backed off, and ever since, a coalition of representatives from the city, local ... Full Story »
A schoolgirl blows soap bubbles during a Science and Technology Festival at the University of Malta. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
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