Poll finds support for abortion access and gun reform in Tennessee
More than three-quarters of Tennessee voters support at least some access to abortion, background-check requirements and restricting “high-risk” people’s access to guns.
More than three-quarters of Tennessee voters support at least some access to abortion, background-check requirements and restricting “high-risk” people’s access to guns.
The March 5 primary is Shelby County’s first election of 2024 and is topped by Tennessee’s presidential primary. The race for General Sessions Court clerk is the only countywide position on the ballot in 2024.
“We’ve had a number of dialogues over the past couple of months, and I feel confident that she can and will be able to lead us into a better space with regards to public safety.”
“I’ve never before advocated booing an opposing player, much less a returning former Grizzly. It’s not that the notion offends my sensibilities, it’s just not my inclination. This time is different.” Grizzlies Insider: Can Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s production stick?Related story:
Some design issues need to be resolved before the item goes before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January.
The pandemic season provided the redshirt senior another year of eligibility if he wanted it, but he announced on social media that he’s choosing not to use the extra season.
Memphis is looking to carry its momentum into Saturday, when it takes on No. 13 Clemson its first game at FedExForum in nearly a month.
“If we have district policies that made sense in the past but now show that we are failing in the best interest of students, we will find a way to correct them.”
“When complete, this will serve as a show piece for our community and the fire department,” Fire Chief John Selberg said.
Some 2,000 educators were nominated for the honor, which recognizes contributions to music and the industry made by individual teachers.
Following last year’s Winter Storm Elliott and mandatory, rolling blackouts, the TVA has invested about $123 million to prepare its equipment for extreme weather.
The Memphis One-Stop Center is an accelerated training center that will produce credentialed job candidates for the region’s job market each year.
If approved by the Memphis City Council in a Dec. 19 vote, the mayoral salary would increase from $170,000 to $210,000 for Mayor-elect Paul Young.
Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.
The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.
Emily Farm led the Stars back to state for the first time in 10 years. Briarcrest’s Jauregui claims top coach honor.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant.
Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s former junior college coach, Donnie Tyndall, describes the journey that’s brought Tomlin to Memphis.
This week, Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings lasers and metal, Santa makes a stop at a Hickory Hill pool and two questionable Christmas films screen at Black Lodge.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools hosted a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 13, to address parent and community concerns about a new after-school club that will rent space at a Cordova elementary school.
Memphis wasn’t part of original expansion plans for passenger-rail service in and through Tennessee. But connecting Memphis to Nashville would also give travelers New Orleans and Chicago.
In this sandwich, juicy pieces of steak, seasoned liberally with earthy spices such as cumin and coriander, are wrapped up tight in the griddled lavash with fresh onion, cilantro and tomatoes.
Addressing childhood traumatic stress is a gift that will keep on giving, a step forward that will benefit all Memphians.
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen JaDyn Lee and Rachel Griffin as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week. High school recruiting tracker: Memphis-area college football commitsRelated story:
While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.