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Shelby County commissioners closed out their four-year term of office Monday, Aug. 24, by capping the county’s share of legal expenses at $200,000 in the ongoing federal-court case about the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed the new member after interviewing three of six people who submitted applications.

Families of students who attend the 19 closed schools can receive free meals on Tuesday. Food will be available at each closed campus between noon and 2 p.m., through a partnership with the YMCA. 

Amid ballot problems during early and absentee voting, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the results from the Aug. 6 election.

As of Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, approximately 35,000 customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 140,000 at the height of the storm’s aftermath.

Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County. 

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New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

NCRM announced a nonpartisan coalition to increase local voter turnout during the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”

On Monday, Aug. 24, more than 30 women came to U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s Memphis office with a mission: Get the congressman on board with a bill meant to help those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ court challenge of the state’s takeover of the school system has cost at least $211,700 in legal fees, according to MSCS and Shelby County government officials.

UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener. 

Indie Memphis will announce the entire festival lineup during a preview party on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Metal Museum in Overton Park. 

Houston High jumps into Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings after a big win Friday against Germantown.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

“Memphians have been given a false choice: either accept AI data center development without safeguards or be left behind. Memphis must treat clean air, clean water and affordable energy as non-negotiable, as other cities and regions have.”

Millennials are finding time to be a little crafty and picking up the same hobbies — like sewing and baking — their grandmothers might have enjoyed. 

Robert “Prince Mongo” Hodges had an interesting history as a property owner, and some of his buildings are still listed for sale.

Bob’s Bakery may be tiny and fairly nondescript, but the items in the case are anything but. And if you longingly remember the pies at the Wilson Cafe, you’re in luck. 

When the TVA Board of Directors approved the new rate class for data centers in Memphis on Aug. 20, it held back some important information. 

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Today’s puzzle features the Roma Club from Fratelli’s Cafe & Catering. Mark Weber took the photo.