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<strong>Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray speaks at Booker T. Washington High School in 2021.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>The state&rsquo;s Supreme Court ruling affects Shelby and Davidson counties.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)Metro

Supreme Court approves school vouchers for Shelby, Davidson counties

The law will allow families in Shelby and Davidson counties to send their children to private school with taxpayer dollars. The court’s ruling represents a major victory for Gov. Bill Lee and the school choice movement.

By Ian Round May 18, 2022
Elections

Election Commission certifies Shelby County May primary results

The certified results show more than 100 additional votes than the election night unofficial totals in the one-candidate Republican primary races for Shelby County Mayor and District Attorney General. 

By Bill Dries May 18, 2022
Elections

Political Roundup: The general election campaign shift

The May county primary results are certified and the Democratic and Republican nominees who advanced to the August ballot are now seeking to appeal to a larger group of voters in that election.

By Bill Dries 5 hours ago
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The Early Word: Things are mostly back to normal at the airport, and Ja won’t need surgery

The general election campaigns heat up, artists have a “critical conversation” about public art and two Hickory Hill schools are getting upgrades.

By Bianca Phillips 2 hours ago

  • Neighborhoods

    TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools

    A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.

    By Daja E. Henry 16 hours ago
  • DeSoto County

    The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students 

    While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.

    By Toni Lepeska 1 hour ago
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: There’s a debate over where the county line is, and Eads may get its own pyramid

    The state Supreme Court rules on school choice, Germantown’s Carrefour may get fresh look and there’s a familiar face behind the bar at the newly reopened Belle Tavern.

    By Bianca Phillips 20 hours ago
  • Metro

    ‘Hands on. Mind open:’ Junior Achievement Inspire Expo gives kids inside look into future careers

    Twenty companies and nearly 2,000 eighth-grade students from Memphis area schools descended on Agricenter International Wednesday, May 18, for Junior Achievement of the Mid-South’s JA Inspire Career Exploration.

    By Alicia Davidson May 18, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Bare quorum returns from spring break

    The County Commission Scorecard tracks commission votes on rounding the county property tax rate up or down, a fee for waiving the county residency requirement and whether to fill a vacant state House seat representing part of the city.

    By Bill Dries May 18, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Police chief encourages Germantown to ‘campaign for safer communities’

    Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis addressed a large crowd at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about gun violence, juvenile crime and how she saw “(traffic) volume in Atlanta, but Memphis has got mean drivers.”

    By Abigail Warren 15 hours ago
  • Arlington

    Assessor finds disputed area in Arlington is in Shelby, not Fayette

    Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.

    By Michael Waddell May 19, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Baby formula shortage hits home; plus, new path bridges Greenline gap

    Memphis River Parks is luring pollinators to the foot of Beale, a former Tiger may get a sweet deal and there’s a new way to rent e-scooters.

    By Bianca Phillips May 18, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to begin critical budget discussions

    “It’s likely that nearly all property tax payers will pay less next year than this year even with the higher property values we are seeing across the country,” the county’s new budget chair said. 

    By Bill Dries May 18, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Wolf River Greenway bridges gap to Shelby Farms Greenline

    The one-mile section, which includes the Greenway bridge and a boardwalk, formally opened Tuesday, May 17.

    By Bill Dries May 17, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    William Hughes, who broke racial boundaries in county government, dies at 90

    William “Bill” R. Hughes was one of the first Black Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and the first African American superintendent of the Shelby County Penal Farm.

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2022
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Despite Strickland’s accusations, ‘truth in sentencing’ won’t make Memphis safer

    “This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director. 

    By Josh Spickler May 17, 2022
  • Business

    Taking it for a spin: Locals can now rent e-bikes, scooters using Lyft

    As part of Lyft’s new partnership with micro-mobility business Spin, Memphians will now be able to rent e-bikes and e-scooters using the Lyft app. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 17, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: #TeamLiberty or #TeamTomLee? Plus, auto repair shops in a jam

    Tennessee’s trigger laws would ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned, the second phase of construction is wrapping up @the Park and Olive Branch cracks down on litter. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 17, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Keeping a quorum, term limits and city primaries

    The City Council Scorecard tracks the latest moves on proposed August ballot questions that would extend term limits for council members and introduce city primary elections if approved by voters.

    By Bill Dries May 17, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    Supply chain crisis causes gridlock at Mid-South auto repair shops

    “I had a customer come pick up his ‘21 model Hyundai Palisade to drive it around with no rear bumper because we’ve had it since February,” said one body shop owner. “Nobody can even tell us when the bumper is coming.” 

    By Rob Moore May 17, 2022
  • Elections

    Weirich opens campaign headquarters

    On Aug. 4, she will face Democratic nominee Steve Mulroy, a law professor and former prosecutor, lawyer and county commissioner.

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2022
  • Elections

    Local, state and national Republican strategist John Ryder dies

    The former Shelby County Republican Party chairman and member of the Republican National Committee, as well as its general counsel, died over the weekend at the age of 72. 

    By Bill Dries May 17, 2022
  • Metro

    Trigger law would ban abortion in Tennessee if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

    Abortion access would be severely restricted in Tennessee if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

    By Ian Round May 16, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: What’s next for the Grizz and the return of stadium rock

    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helps evacuate kids from Ukraine, Groove On-Demand hits record-high ridership and Collierville gets a new pancake place. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Groove On-Demand Downtown ride share service gains popularity

    Ridership is booming at Groove On-Demand, which serves about 1,500 passengers a month with shuttle rides throughout Downtown and the Medical District. 

    By Rob Moore May 16, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Reconfigured Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could bring back big concerts

    The logistics of the concert business have changed dramatically since the city’s last stadium show 25 years ago, with more elaborate stages. The planned renovation announced last week would allow the biggest tours to again have a venue in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries May 16, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Having a ball: Brothers invite ‘moms, dads, uncles, grandmamas’ to play

    Using neighborhood softball and kickball games, Westwood brothers Ahmad and Terence Wright hope to bring the community together through Sunday afternoon sports.

    By Daja E. Henry May 16, 2022
  • News and Features

    When the smoke clears: With winners announced, it’s time to pack up the party

    The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.

    By Alicia Davidson May 16, 2022
  • Metro

    Abortion-rights activists rally at Downtown march

    The Memphis gathering was one of several Planned Parenthood rallies in cities across the United States. The marches were organized after a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leaked May 2 suggesting the landmark Roe v. Wade law could be restricted or overturned in the future.

    By Alicia Davidson May 14, 2022

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