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Bailey: The people in charge sure think armed teachers is a bad idea
Despite legislation opening the door for teachers to carry guns, the idea rightfully is receiving no support from local law enforcement and educational leaders.
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 162 articles by Clay Bailey :
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May 2024
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LakelandBailey: Time to turn over The Lake District to someone else
The latest financial troubles for The Lake District would seem to push out developer Yehuda Netanel as Lakeland officials hope to salvage some aspects of the mixed-use project.
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GermantownBailey: Germantown resident making long-ball impact with the Oakland A’s
Local baseball product Brent Rooker is having another nice start to his season, hitting home runs and batting for a higher average as designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics.
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North MississippiBailey: Maybe Memphis isn’t only reason for crime in DeSoto
Prosecutor Matthew Barton says a new judge under consideration in Hernando doesn’t hold the same hard line on crime as Barton. Meanwhile, the DeSoto County sheriff says there are more to the problems than those associated with Memphis.
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April 2024
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SuburbsBailey: If Buc-ee’s is coming, I guess I’ll have to get in line
The first Buc-ee’s in West Tennessee could be headed to the Gallaway exit of Interstate 40, close enough to make a run for some brisket, jerky and sparkling restrooms.
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LakelandBailey: Has Netanel finally run out of escape routes with The Lake District?
Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.
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SuburbsBailey: Colorful crosswalks could make Wolf River Boulevard safer to traverse
Germantown plans to make some of its crosswalks stand out more as part of the public-art effort in the suburb.
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ArlingtonBailey: Arlington kicks off suburban races in August; the rest are later this year
“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”
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March 2024
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SuburbsBailey: It’s the time of the season for budgeting
Governments across the suburbs are starting the annual springtime reviews of proposed spending, anticipated revenues and what program are important enough to receive funding in the fiscal year.
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North MississippiBailey: A mystery solved, but it took almost 40 years and new techniques
The body of a woman found in Olive Branch almost 40 years ago has finally been identified. But the question remains: Was she the victim of a serial killer?
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SuburbsBailey: Someone mentioned Publix and the area is all aflutter
Again, someone mentions Publix thinking about Shelby County and the excitement begins before anything solid is announced.
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GermantownBailey: Relief on the way for drivers on Germantown Road across Wolf River
The barricaded northbound lanes across the Wolf River bridge on Germantown Road soon will reopen, easing the tension that has developed through detours and rush-hour traffic.
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North MississippiBailey: Barton keeps his promise — at least for his first trial as lead prosecutor
Matthew Barton said he would take a hard line on criminals coming to DeSoto County out of Memphis. For his first trial, he followed his promise.
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February 2024
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SuburbsBailey: Candidates already lining up for suburban elections
All of the suburbs will hold elections this year, most of them in November, dealing with alderman and school board offices with a few mayors for good measure.
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SuburbsBailey: Who knows if a separate suburban court system would work
Several suburban leaders are discussing the idea of a separate criminal court system in the outlying areas, but it has a long way to go before all the questions are answered.
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LakelandBailey: Things looking bleak for The Lake District as financial woes mount
The bankruptcy hearing regarding The Lake District exposed some of the financial problems that continue to plague the mixed-use development in Lakeland.
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SuburbsBailey: Jerome Wright was a class guy and a good friend beyond being a great journalist
Jerome Wright’s legacy extends far beyond his reputation as a journalist. It tells a story of a man who lived his life with class, dignity and patience.
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January 2024
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ColliervilleBailey: Requiem for the Virtual Academy
This week’s announcement that Collierville Schools will close its Virtual Academy at the end of the academic year indicates there are still problems to address before the district takes another run at the idea.
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OpinionBailey: Electric battery manufacturing will change the character of the area
The announcement of an electric battery manufacturer in Marshall County, coupled with the already announced BlueOval City may change the rural areas of Shelby and Fayette counties.
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BartlettBailey: Turning the Bartlett library and rec center over to private management
Bartlett officials turned their rec center and library branch over to private companies with the hopes of better control and cost savings.
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SuburbsBailey: Focus of Let It Fly apparently shifts to Southaven
Now that the Germantown location of Let It Fly has locked its doors, the sports bar’s concentration is directed at a new location in Southaven at Silo Square.
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December 2023
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OpinionBailey: An end of the year list of thanks
With the slow pace of the holiday season upon us, it is time to recognize those who pull together our coverage of the suburbs every day to provide information you won’t find elsewhere.
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ColliervilleBailey: The time seems right for Russell Dyer to take over Collierville Schools
After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.
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BartlettBailey: Bartlett may finally cut ties with Memphis library system
Long after the other Shelby County suburbs broke away from the overall Memphis library system, Bartlett could soon follow the same path.
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Bartlett Bailey: Maybe it’s not Publix, but a new grocer could soon enter the market
Publix brings back fond memories of the beach, Florida and vacations but a new name could bring local competition to Bartlett.
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