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  • Elections

    Political Roundup: What to look for election night, Chairman Whaley and November referendums

    The vote totals in Thursday’s race for General Sessions Court clerk could be a larger political indicator than who is the next clerk. Also reaction from Cohen, Kustoff and Blackburn to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
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    Freedom Summer activists share their stories

    The National Civil Rights Museum hosts prominent civil rights leaders for a daylong symposium in honor of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

    By Michael Waddell July 30, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    New crime stats, MSCS changes among topics on WKNO reporters roundtable

    A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines” talks about new statistics showing a dip in crime and the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools year.

    By Bill Dries August 08, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Minor non-critically injured after being shot by police

    Two juveniles were taken into custody, but a third was shot after running from officers on Winchester.

    By Julia Baker July 26, 2024
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    Why is someone taping cash in random spots across Memphis?

    Inspired by a similar account in Atlanta, Conner McLeod created an Instagram account dedicated to leaving $50 in different places around the city. He has gained more than 3,500 followers in less than a week. 

    By King Jemison July 30, 2024
  • Elections

    Saturday is final day to vote early in Aug. 1 election

    A total of 26 early voting sites across Shelby County are open Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Jeff Crane is leaving, but the Art Museum battle wages on

    Main Event security guard will stay in jail, a new fund may spur Downtown development and Comeback is canning Memphis water.

    By Bianca Phillips July 26, 2024
  • Downtown

    Appeal in Brooks Museum construction lawsuit alleges mistake by judge

    Friends for Our Riverfront argue a June ruling denying their motions to halt Brooks Museum construction “improperly departed from the course of judicial conduct.”

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Jerri Green becomes Shelby County deputy chief of staff

    Memphis City Council member Jerri Green is moving from senior policy adviser to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to deputy chief of staff in the county administration.

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2024
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    Saint Francis NICU babies are in the spirit for Olympics

    The babies in the Saint Francis NICU celebrated the Paris Olympics by getting dressed up.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 25, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Main Event security guard waives bond hearing

    “He was like a superhero to me,” said Redmon’s son, La’Dameyon Redmon Jr. “He was very proud of me about what I was doing with my life, being an aircraft mechanic.”

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    Security expert talks industry issues in light of Main Event shooting

    By Julia Baker July 25, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee tax-free weekend continues through Sunday

    Shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers tax free in Tennessee stores through Sunday, July 28.

    By King Jemison July 27, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Hooks Institute invites art entries for exhibit on beauty of change

    The contest is open to Memphis-area artists 18 and older. 

    By Jane Roberts July 25, 2024
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    The Early Word: ‘Black eye’ for the security field; Huff times for the Grizz

    Report finds problems at the animal shelter, two friends taco chance in Bartlett and we tell you where to find juicy summer tomatoes. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 25, 2024
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    Security expert talks industry issues in light of Main Event shooting

    A shooting at Main Event was not its first. Because the victim and the alleged perpetrator were both guards at the facility, at least one security professional says the shooting gives his industry “a black eye.”

    By Aarron Fleming July 25, 2024
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    First week of early voting less than half 2020 turnout

    The first-week turnout is less than half of votes cast during the same time frame in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to an easing of absentee voting restrictions.

    By Bill Dries July 28, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Report on Memphis Animal Services notes lack of leadership

    The Best Friends Animal Society report comes on the heels of city interim COO telling Memphis City Council that MAS Director Ty Coleman, who was placed on leave, is facing “serious allegations.”

    By Jody Callahan July 24, 2024
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    The Early Word: DMC fights Intrator’s blight; Feagins is over overtime abuse

    Friend’s of George’s plans to appeal drag ban ruling, MLGW could power the city with Tesla batteries and the “Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may be coming to Midtown.

    By Bianca Phillips July 24, 2024
  • Elections

    Collierville alderman Position 5 race likely to be competitive

    Collierville Alderman John Stamps is seeking his third four-year term on the Memphis suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

    By Abigail Warren July 24, 2024
  • Business

    Civil Rights Museum hosts symposium on 1964 Freedom Summer

    Surviving members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, plus authors and filmmakers will talk about their experiences in the bloody summer of 1964 in Mississippi.

    By Jane Roberts July 27, 2024
  • Education

    Grizzlies Prep looks to open all-girls charter school

    The MSCS charter office has recommended the board approve the charter for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls. If approved, it would be one of just three all-girls charter schools in the state. 

    By King Jemison July 26, 2024
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    ‘Abuse of overtime’ cost Memphis district $1M, superintendent says

    A new policy would require all overtime to receive advance approval from Superintendent Marie Feagins, and make no exceptions for emergencies. 

    By Laura Testino July 25, 2024
  • Premium State Government

    Friends of George’s plans to appeal federal drag-ban ruling

    The attorney representing Friends of George’s, the local theater group that sued to stop Tennessee from implementing the “anti-drag” law, acknowledged Tuesday, July 23, that the appeal process could be difficult.

    By Jody Callahan July 24, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Ballot question to add suburban seats to MLGW board fails at City Council

    The sponsor withdrew the referendum as other Memphis City Council members prepared to vote it down. The council also dealt with three other ballot questions.

    By Bill Dries July 24, 2024
  • Public Safety

    MPD: Crime down 18% through first half of 2024

    “I’m glad to see the numbers going down,” Council member Jerri Green said. “I do want to keep it in context. We’re comparing the numbers to the worst year on record for Memphis.”

    By Julia Baker July 23, 2024

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