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  • State Government

    State Senate passes law preventing local jurisdictions from banning traffic stops

    “When local governments restrict police officers from carrying out their sworn duty to uphold our laws, we make every community in Tennessee more dangerous,” said State Rep. John Gillespie, who sponsored the law.

    By Julia Baker March 14, 2024
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    The Early Word: New school costs rise, and Overton Park preps new trails

    Steve Cohen’s garage burns down, SmokeSlam selects barbecue teams and a fancy new hotel is coming to 100 N. Main.

    By Bianca Phillips March 14, 2024
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    New Frayser high school overview

    Latest cost estimates for the proposed Frayser area high school 

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2024
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    From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back again

    While the new Frayser high school is being built on the current site of MLK Prep, those students will have to attend another school. Then, once the new school is built, Trezevant High School will close. 

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2024
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    New Cordova high school overview

    Cost estimates for the new high school proposed for the Cordova area.

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2024
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    As prices double for two new high schools, questions arise, too

    The cost of building new high schools in Cordova and Frayser has more than doubled since the projects were first proposed. The debate about what to do involves money, equity and what amenities are needed for a state-of-the-art school.

    Related stories:

    From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back again

    New Frayser high school overview

    New Cordova high school overview

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Vera Institute, DA’s office host ‘data walk’ at National Civil Rights Museum

    The “From Numbers to Narratives: Exploring Prosecution & Safety in Shelby County” data walk on Wednesday, March 13, was the culmination of a year-long partnership between Vera Institute and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and other local organizations. 

    By Julia Baker March 13, 2024
  • Education

    U of M asks $100M from state for capital projects, maintenance

    “In business, we often have to make these choices of nice vs. necessary. This is necessary,” trustee David McKinney said about long list of HVAC repairs.

    By Jane Roberts March 13, 2024
  • Education

    U of M trustees sign off on details of campus apartments for 540 students

    A private-public partnership allows U of M to build units it can’t afford and charge lower rents. 

    By Jane Roberts March 14, 2024
  • Metro

    Fire breaks out at Steve Cohen’s house in Midtown

    The fire started at the U.S. congressman’s home on Kenilworth Place in Midtown around 3:05 p.m.

    By Julia Baker March 15, 2024
  • Midtown

    Fenced-off area of Overton Park to reopen

    For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year. 

    By Keely Brewer March 18, 2024
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    The Early Word: Methodist surgeries are up in the air; Publix is a ‘guarantee’

    Rittenhouse speech causes uproar, Kee’s bond is raised and Halbert’s new numbers project a deficit for Regional One plans.

    By Bianca Phillips March 13, 2024
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    New I-55 bridge construction could last through 2030

    While I-55 bridge repairs are underway, the Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation are waiting to hear how much the federal government will contribute to the cost of replacing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. 

    By Samuel Hardiman March 14, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County primary election holds few surprises

    With all 47 precincts in the county reporting, unofficial results indicate the DeSoto voters agreed with the rest of the state in primary races for U.S. president and U.S. Senate.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
  • Education

    Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at U of M, generating backlash

    The event is sponsored by Turning Point, which describes itself as on a mission to build the largest, most-active conservative group on high school and college campuses in the nation. 

    By Jane Roberts March 14, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Young: City will have ‘robust dialogue’ with Memphis Tourism about FedExForum funding

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s comments come as the city, county and Grizzlies' pursuit of more funding for FedExForum reaches a critical juncture.

    By Samuel Hardiman March 13, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Newest numbers suggest projected deficit for new schools, Regional One redo

    Corrected revenue figures suggest last year’s wheel-tax hike is generating less money than originally expected, at the same time the cost of two new high schools has doubled. 

    By Bill Dries March 12, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch man arrested in Missouri following shoot-out with police

    A manhunt for a man accused of opening fire at police officers Monday morning led law enforcement officers to Springfield, Missouri.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Bond raised for man accused of shooting MPD officer

    Geronimo Kee, who remains in custody, was originally held on a $175,000 bond, but some critics — including the Memphis Police Association — said that amount was too low. 

    By Aarron Fleming March 12, 2024
  • Education

    University of Memphis could become its own K-12 school district under new legislation

    The University of Memphis, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation from two Republican lawmakers from Memphis.

    By Marta W. Aldrich March 12, 2024
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    The Early Word: Taxes may fund FedExForum reno; Penny defends job

    Memphis police union questions “low bond,” the Metal Museum is one step closer to renovating Rust Hall and a Mississippi coffee shop owner does it all. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 12, 2024
  • Premium Elections

    Political Roundup: Salinas runs for state House as Democrats field contenders for all 99 seats

    Plus, a look at primary vote totals for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. 

    By Bill Dries March 12, 2024
  • State Government

    Local hotel-motel taxes possible source of FedExForum reno money

    A proposed bill could change how local hotel and motel tax is distributed; any reallocation of the existing hotel-motel tax would likely mean Memphis Tourism losing revenue. 

    By Samuel Hardiman March 12, 2024
  • State Government

    Local judge’s appointment to state supreme court confirmed

    Shelby County Circuit Court Division 7 Judge Mary Wagner, who was appointed to the court last month, was confirmed with a majority vote in the state House and a unanimous vote in the Senate. 

    By Aarron Fleming March 11, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Memphis Police Association questions bond for man accused of shooting officer

    The police association’s leadership issued a news release Monday that said the association was “stunned to learn” that Kee, who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and two other felonies, had his bond set at $175,000. 

    Related story:

    Alleged shooter of MPD officer to undergo mental eval

    By Samuel Hardiman March 11, 2024

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