Overton Park Conservancy director discusses greensward changes
Tina Sullivan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about her 12 years as Overton Park Conservancy’s first executive director and what’s next for the greensward as she prepares to step down.
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Elections Salinas win in state House District 96 primary could be contested
A problem on the Election Commission’s website led a state House candidate to conclude she won her race when she lost the lead in the last batch of votes by the unofficial results.
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Shelby County‘Ride for Trump’ among efforts to rally Memphis-area Republicans
Republicans are rallying forces in Shelby County, which Democrats expect to carry in November even as the state is expected to remain in the Republican column.
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DowntownBridge construction raises questions about park access
Along with a new I-55 roundabout and new bridge, plans for a pedestrian walkway to connect Crump Park with Martyrs Park are also on the table.
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Shelby County Shelby County ballot question on legal counsel advances
The measure, which would go on the Nov. 5 ballot, allows the Shelby County Commission to hire its own legal counsel. A final vote to put it to county voters is expected some time next week.
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Shelby County County Commission seeks to hire its own legal counsel
If approved by the commission, the county charter amendment would be on the November ballot for voters to approve.
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City of Memphis Orange Mound houses inch Memphis toward more homeownership
Four affordable homes planned for a vacant lot in Orange Mound are part of the drive in the city’s competition between owned and rented single-family homes.
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Public Safety Republican DA defends Steve Mulroy
The Republican district attorney general for Tennessee’s Crockett, Gibson and Haywood counties talks on “Behind The Headlines” about his defense of Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, who is likely to face a Republican-led ouster attempt.
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Shelby County MSCS school board to take up restoring Whitehaven High STEM funding
MSCS board chair Althea Greene’s announcement of the coming vote on restoring $2.3 million in funding came as the Shelby County Commission weighed putting up the money Monday, Aug. 12. The commission delayed the vote to see if the school board follows through.
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County Commission may add sixth referendum to November ballot
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Shelby County County Commission may add sixth referendum to November ballot
If approved by the commission in two more votes, the referendum would join five other ballots questions put on the same ballot for Memphis voters by the Memphis City Council.
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City of Memphis Greenlaw Community Center to offer Shelby County services
In a program announced Aug. 9, the Uptown community center will have offices for several county government services, including offices and meeting places.
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Shelby County More county funding for Whitehaven STEM Center tops Commission agenda
The proposed budget amendment comes less than two months after the start of the new county government fiscal year.
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State GovernmentDemocrats tout plans to flip Tennessee House seats
Democrats have a goal of flipping seven to eight state House seats through the 2028 elections to bring Republicans down to just a simple majority there.
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City of Memphis City COO and CFO win council approval after turbulent budget season
Antonio Adams and Walter Person have been working in the Young administration on an interim basis for seven months. That included being the point persons in a tense budget season.
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Behind The Headlines New crime stats, MSCS changes among topics on WKNO reporters roundtable
A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines” talks about new statistics showing a dip in crime and the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools year.
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MusicElvis landmark reopens to the public after seven-year closure
The mausoleum at Forest Hill Cemetery where Elvis Presley was interred shortly after he died in 1977 opens again to the public this month after being closed for the last seven years.
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City of Memphis City working toward new comprehensive riverfront plan
Meanwhile, Mud Island’s River Terrace restaurant has a new tenant and the I-55 construction near the set of three bridges will include a pedestrian path.
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Liberty Park development clears Memphis City Council
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City of Memphis Memphis City Council talks over mayor’s executive appointments
The City Council also could take final action on ground leases for the planned development at Liberty Park. The leases for an entertainment venue, hotel and apartments would bring much-needed sales tax to the Liberty Park Tourism Development Zone.
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Elections The Aug. 1 election by the numbers
The 13% turnout for the combination of state and federal primaries and county general elections was the lowest in Shelby County since 2004.
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Elections All eyes are on November, but don’t overlook August
Early voting begins July 12 in important Shelby County races. To help you prepare, The Daily Memphian is starting a series of articles taking a closer look at the Aug. 1 election ballot.
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Elections The race for General Sessions Court clerk and why it’s important
Lisa Arnold and Tami Sawyer are the candidates in the only countywide race on the Aug. 1 ballot. The election will mean a change in the administrator and records keeper for the state’s largest court system.
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Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their plans if elected General Sessions Court clerk
Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their qualifications for General Sessions Court clerk
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Elections Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their qualifications for General Sessions Court clerk
Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about their qualifications to be the next clerk of the largest court system in the state.
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State Government Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their plans if elected General Sessions Court clerk
Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about what they each would do if they win the Aug. 1 election.
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Elections State House District 96 will stay blue with a new face
The Cordova-based state House seat is the only Shelby County seat with no incumbent. With no Republican or independent contenders, the August Democratic primary will determine who gets the seat.
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Elections Three federal primaries in August set stage for November election
As early voting opens Friday, July 12, here is a look at the primaries for the two Congressional districts that cover Shelby County and the race for one of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats.
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