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6 hrs ago | WPTY

Search Intensifies For Masked Memphis Area Rapist

" Sheriff's Deputies have released a sketch of the man they say raped a woman inside her Cordova apartment.

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12 hrs ago | Commercial Appeal

Potential Memphis mayoral candidates use forum to test waters

By Zack McMillin , Memphis Commercial Appeal Thursday, July 9, 2009 It's beginning to feel a little like election season in Memphis.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

Commercial Appeal

Memphis CAO may need council reapproval

There are questions over the status of Keith McGee, the city chief administrative officer whose retirement date was July 3. A. J. Wolfe /The Commercial Appeal Keith McGee is shown in a Jan.

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Memphis Commercial Appeal

Charles Carpenter announces he's running for mayor

Memphis attorney Charles Carpenter just sent out a release announcing his intention to enter the City of Memphis's special mayoral election, and if you are into reading tea leaves, that's a pretty large sign that Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton is indeed going to leave office.

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The Tennessean

Memphis in limbo as mayor departs

MEMPHIS - Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton is packing his belongings in his seventh-floor office at City Hall, but the process to replace him is at a standstill.

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MyFoxMemphis

2 Robbers Shot in East Memphis

On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at approximately 3:00pm, officers received an attempt armed robbery call to the Hobson Building located at 5384 Poplar Avenue.

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ClipSyndicate

VIDEO: Unedited: Mayor Herenton on Retirement

In a candid interview with FOX13's Les Smith Wednesday, Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton stated emphatically that he plans to stick with a July 30 retirement date from the post he's held for nearly 18 years.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

MyFoxMemphis

Victim Dies in North Memphis Shooting

The violence from the Fourth of July weekend trickled into the start of this week, and another person is dead after being shot on the streets of Memphis.

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The Memphis Flyer

Grand Jury Indicts Memphis City Councilwoman Janis Fullilove

Shelby County District Attorney Bill Gibbons announced Wednesday that the state grand jury for Shelby County had indicted Memphis City Councilwoman Janis Fullilove-Chalmers on charges related to allegedly submitting false information to receive a duplicate Tennessee driver license and allegedly driving while her license is revoked.

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MyFoxMemphis

Jerry Lawler Will Run for Mayor

Wrestler Jerry 'The King' Lawler announced Wednesday morning that he will run for Memphis mayor in a special election, barring any "surprises" from the outgoing Mayor Willie Herenton.

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Commercial Appeal

Memphis City Council OKs resolution recognizing mayoral vacancy July 30

By Alex Doniach and Amos Maki , Memphis Commercial Appeal Tuesday, July 7, 2009 The sideshow that has been Mayor Willie Herenton's pending resignation turned into a full-blown circus Tuesday, complete with City Council bickering and threats of a lawsuit over succession.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

WREG

Pregnant Teen Hit by Stray Bullet

A pregnant teen is in critical condition after an early morning shooting in downtown Memphis.

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DNJ.com

5 killed in deadly July Fourth in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Police said five people were killed in separate incident on July Fourth in Memphis and several others were seriously wounded over the weekend.

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MyFoxMemphis

Violent Holiday Weekend in Memphis

A total of 12 people were the victims of crime over the July 4th holiday weekend, with 3 of those victims losing their lives in deadly shootings.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Crime Report: Two shot in separate incidents in North Memphis

Two shootings in North Memphis on Sunday resulted in one victim being left in critical condition and the other in non-critical condition.

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WAAY

Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton to delay resignation

Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, who announced last month that he was resigning to focus on his Congressional bid, is delaying his departure by nearly three weeks.

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KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Jerry "The King" Lawler for Memphis mayor?

Sources say Memphis wrestling champ Jerry "The King" Lawler is considering another run for mayor of Memphis.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

WREG

Deadly 4th of July Weekend in Memphis

The 4th of July holiday weekend was a busy one for the Memphis Police Department.

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WPTY

5 People Injured in Shooting Outside Beale Street Night Club

Fireworks and bullets lit up the night sky on Beale Street during the 4th of July weekend.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

WPTY

Two Dead in Early Morning Shootings in Memphis

Memphis Police are investigating two homicides that occured early in the morning on the Fourth of July holiday.

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