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FILE - Defendant Justin Johnson, accused of killing rapper Young Dolph, appears in court during his trial, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, Pool, File)

Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

This album cover image released by Interscope Records/Collective Music Group shows "Glorious" by GloRilla. (Interscope Records/Collective Music Group via AP)

GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press

Defendant Justin Johnson, center, was found guilty of murder in the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, in court in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP, Pool)

Memphis man gets life sentence for killing rapper Young Dolph

Associated Press

Lori-Ann Bergeron checks on the graves of her sister and mother to see that they were not disturbed by flooding, in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, in Dulac, La., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Gulf Coast residents still reeling from Hurricane Ida clean up mess left by Francine

By Jack Brook and Sara Cline - Associated Press

FILE - The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Opening statements are set in the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

A United Airlines jetliner rumbles down a runway for takeoff from Denver International Airport in Denver on Jan. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Turbulence jars United flight; 7 injured

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

District attorney Steve Mulroy speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, in response to the investigation of the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Two Memphis Fire Department employees have been removed from duty while the agency conducts an investigation into the death of Nichols, a Black man, after a violent arrest that led to the firing of five police officers. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Republican push to remove progressive Memphis D.A. Steve Mulroy sparks a partisan skirmish

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Shaun Stecklein, left, Jeff Fritz, Nick Ray and Buddy Aucoin, right, of The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint team load a whole hog into a cooker as they compete at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

At Memphis BBQ contest, pitmasters sweat through the smoke to be best in pork

By Kristin M. Hall - Associated Press

Memphis and Missouri play in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The university is planning a $250 million renovation of the stadium. The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Missouri hires Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch for the same role with the Tigers

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Memphis offensive linemen Terrance McClain (51) and Jacob Likes (70) celebrate after the team's win against Iowa State at the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. FedEx on Friday, April 19, 2024, pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes, a huge boost for the school's name, image and likeness compensation efforts.(AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes

Associated Press

Demetrius Haley, a former Memphis Police Department officer accused of killing Tyre Nichols last year, walks into federal court with attorney in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The federal trial of four former police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will be held in Memphis, a judge ruled Thursday. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Police officers’ trial on civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols death to stay in Memphis, judge says

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Mother RowVaughn Wells, right, and stepfather Rodney Wells, center, speak at the Tennessee Capitol on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in opposition to a bill that would rescind some policing changes made in Memphis after their son, Tyre Nichols, died following a police beating in January 2023. Rep. Justin Pearson, left, introduced them at the news conference. (AP Photo/Jonathan Mattise)

Bill to undo Memphis’ traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death headed to governor’s desk

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Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) defends against Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)

Trey Jemison scores career-high 24 points to lead Grizzlies past Wizards, 109-97

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks about his actions to fight crime and make communities safer in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden hails crime decrease, but the numbers tell a more violent story

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Candles spell out the name of Tyre Nichols during a candlelight vigil for Nichols on the anniversary of his death, Jan. 7, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. The city of Memphis on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, released additional documents tied to the January 2023 fatal beating of Nichols by five police officers, a brutal attack captured on video that sparked outrage and intensified calls for police reform. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)

Witness thought Tyre Nichols was already dead at the scene of police beating, new documents show

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) passes the ball ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Kuminga scores 29 as the Warriors deal the Grizzlies their 4th straight loss, 121-101

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

Lawyer Luke Evans, center, discusses a change of venue motion with a judge as his client Justin Johnson, back, looks on during a hearing in the 2021 slaying of rapper Young Dolph on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

Citing media coverage, man charged with killing rapper Young Dolph seeks non-Memphis jury

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

FILE - Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. The Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol’s No. 33 jersey during their April 6 game against the Philadelphia 76ers. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol’s No. 33 jersey later this season

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The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the Pelicans and Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023. Memphis Police Department trainers are prepared to testify in the federal civil rights case against four former Memphis police officers in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols that the officers used force inconsistent with their training and failed to prevent their colleagues from hurting him, court documents showed, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Wendell Carter Jr., right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30, Grizzlies hold on to beat Magic 107-106

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press