OPINION: Striving for balance in local suburban elections
While everyone has an opinion on whether the media is biased regarding national politics, reporters strive to keep coverage of local races as balanced as possible.
Clay Bailey
News Editor
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September, 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
There are 179 articles by Clay Bailey :
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October 2020
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Shelby CountyAthletic departments celebrate looser restrictions for game attendance
The county Health Department loosened some of the restrictions regarding COVID-19 precautions, moves that will benefit sporting events and restaurants.
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Lakeland Opinion: Lake District takes shape, provides optimism for its future
With the construction of new buildings, touting of townhomes and the layout of streets, The Lake District is taking shape after a few delays.
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September 2020
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Elections Opinion: Disappearing political placards part of campaign
While disappearing campaign signs may be underhanded and annoying, the practice – old as campaigns themselves – is not grounds for a story. It’s more part of running for office.
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August 2020
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Germantown Opinion: A sad sendoff for Alderman Dean Massey
The deadline for the Germantown municipal elections has passed, ending the Dean Massey drama of whether he will seek another term on the suburb's Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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High School Sports Opinion: A bad look for Collierville Schools
Here's hoping that Collierville Schools will realize the press wasn't out to be its enemy in covering a high school football game. Only providing reporting of high school sports as we've always done.
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EducationOpinion: Separate school systems allow choice in pandemic
The pandemic presents everyone with unique and unprecedented options. No school district has ever decided such matters, and there may not be a “one-size-fits-all” direction to take in this.
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June 2020
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City of Memphis City curfew follows night of 31 arrests, property damage Downtown
The imposition of the late night curfew by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, announced Monday, also marks another chapter in the relationship between the city and activists who led the splinter group that tried to occupy the city's two interstate bridges Sunday night.
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May 2020
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Coronavirus Countywide reopening plans expected at noon
Mayors from across the county will be part of the noon press conference Monday, April 27, an indication they could unveil a plan for partial re-opening of the county, city and suburbs.
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Sports Former Memphis Showboats coach Pepper Rodgers has died
Former Memphis Showboats coach Pepper Rodgers, who also led the local Canadian Football League franchise, died Thursday in Reston, Virginia.
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April 2020
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Coronavirus Memphis was set to reopen this week, until weekend spike in positive cases
Elected leaders in Shelby County's cities were moving toward a May 1 reopening of the economy until a surge in positive COVID-19 cases last weekend, and that now has leaders debating what the numbers mean and exactly when reopening will occur.
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Golf Report: Local WGC stop possibly moving to the end of July
Coronavirus has thrown off everything in sports, including the local WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Reports of a revamped schedule have the local PGA stop moving to the end of July.
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January 2020
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Memphis Grizzlies Two Grizzlies suspended for New Orleans
The interpretation of "in the area of the bench" means a pair of Grizzlies sit out Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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November 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football ESPN crowns The King as guest picker for College GameDay on Beale Street
All of the speculation regarding the guest picker for college games on Saturday's ESPN broadcast. All hail the King of Prognosticating.
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Memphis Tigers Football Game Day: Memphis-SMU face each other in Tigers biggest game of season
After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.
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October 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football From a ‘king’ to singers or athletes, who should serve as GameDay guest picker?
The guess picker for Saturday's broadcast of ESPN College Game has drawn a lot of speculation. So, we decided to let The Daily Memphian staff weigh in on the matter.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Changes in culture recommended for Tiger women’s basketball program
A report by an external firm has made a number of recommendations regarding changing the atmosphere surrounding the Memphis women's basketball program.
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September 2019
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz promotions include scarves, pocket squares, oven mitts
Grizzlies fans attending games this year will have an opportunity to gather giveaways including oven mitts, arm sleeves, rally flags and other goodies.
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Sports Game Day: Tigers vs. Tigers highlights celebration of Southern Heritage Classic
The festivities associated with the Southern Heritage Classic culminate Saturday night with the annual game between Tennessee State and Jackson State. Here's our pregame coverage.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers dominate Southern University to remain undefeated
Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Game Day Coverage: Tigers entertain Southern University in another morning kickoff
The Tigers face Southern University on Saturday trying to maintain the momentum from last week's opening win over Ole Miss.
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August 2019
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Sports Taylor’s running, Huff’s safety helped Memphis beat Ole Miss
Patrick Taylor rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, while defensive end Bryce Huff recorded a fourth quarter safety to seal a 15-10 victory over Mississippi on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
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Sports Live from the Bahamas: Tigers vs. The National Team
Link to Daily Memphian basketball writer Drew Hill's Twitter account Saturday afternoon to watch a live feed of the Tigers game against the Bahamas National Team.
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Sports Live from the Bahamas
The Tigers are playing their second game during their trip to the Bahamas, and The Daily Memphian's Drew Hill is providing a live look at the game.
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Sports U of M names Laird Veatch as new athletic director
Laird Veatch, an athletic administrator at the University of Florida, was named the University of Memphis athletic director. In addition to 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Veatch also was a linebacker at Kansas State.
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