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  • City of Memphis

    With pounds of pork and glowing briquettes arriving, MIM barbecue fest fires up

    More than 200 teams began setting up tents, cookers, coolers and decorations for the world’s largest competitive barbecue cooking contest.

    By Alicia Davidson May 13, 2022
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    Gatewood to contest Gordon’s Court Clerk win

    Stephanie Gatewood, who finished third in the clerk primary, says Janeen Gordon should never have been allowed to run on the ballot as “Janeen Fullilove Gordon” — using the name of her mother, outgoing clerk Janis Fullilove.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
  • Update Criminal Justice

    Sherra Wright has first appearance before parole board

    Wright pleaded guilty to the facilitation of first-degree murder of her ex-husband and NBA player Lorenzen Wright. A board member recommended she be denied for parole. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: We’ve got a scoop on Crosstown; plus, music is back at Minglewood

    One Beale’s Grand Hyatt Hotel is one step closer to being financed, the Memphis City Council moves ahead with plans to hire an energy consultant and a group of little senators push for cleaner school bathrooms. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 11, 2022
  • Metro

    The Daily Memphian introduces a streamlined Morning Edition

    Now, some 3½ years since we launched, we’re making a few important changes to the Morning Edition. In short, starting next week, the Morning Edition will be streamlined for a better reading experience.

    By Eric Barnes May 11, 2022
  • Business

    Why you might see a new modern car on Madison Avenue’s trolley line

    About a dozen MATA workers gathered Tuesday, May 10, to test the transit authority’s Siemens–Duewag U2 car. 

    By Rob Moore May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council moves extended term limits, partisan primaries forward

    The two issues could be up for a citywide referendum in August. 

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    Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultant

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultant

    MLGW is currently requesting proposals from various providers for a possible move to a new electric power provider.

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council member calls TVA report, presentation ‘jockeying’

    Tennessee Valley Authority officials got a hostile reception when they took an economic development study to the Memphis City Council Tuesday.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
  • Education

    At Kate Bond Elementary, little senators push for big changes

    Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council begins property tax votes Tuesday, moves ahead with ballot question decisions

    The council will mix a first vote on the city property tax rate Tuesday with more discussion and votes on two ballot questions for the August ballot — one on expanding term limits and the other allowing for partisan city primaries.

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Dillon is the villain, but hey, Rotolo’s is rolling into town

    COVID cases are on the rise in Shelby County, but hospitalizations are not. Plus, Choices will open an abortion clinic in Carbondale, Illinois, and the Gaston Community Center will get a facelift. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Collierville alderwomen to seek reelection

    Maureen Fraser and Missy Marshall plan to seek four-year terms on the town’s board. 

    By Abigail Warren May 10, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission debates filling open State House District 91 seat

    Some Memphis Democrats in the Legislature say they want a replacement appointed even though the Legislature is out of session. The commission put off a decision on the matter until its May 23 meeting. 

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Barretville General Store gets green light for expansion despite ‘family squabble’

    The Shelby County Commission approved an expanded kitchen, an outdoor pavilion and more parking at the Barretville General Store. 

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • Health Care

    COVID case rates rising again, health director says

    The seven-day rolling average is now more than five times higher than what it was three weeks ago, Dr. Michelle Taylor told the Shelby County Commission.

    By Aisling Mäki May 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Commission delays decision on adjusted county property tax rate

    The rate of $3.399 advanced Monday, May 9, on first reading with uncertainty ahead for the second of three votes on May 23. 

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    Barretville General Store gets green light for expansion despite ‘family squabble'

    County Commission debates filling open State House District 91 seat

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown honors outgoing education foundation leader

    Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.

    By Abigail Warren May 09, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Gaston Community Center undergoing $3.4 million renovation

    The oldest community center in the city is closing for about 10 months as crews renovate the South Memphis structure to provide services to that neighborhood.

    By Daja E. Henry May 09, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizz news you ‘knee-d’ to know; plus, Downtown gets a futuristic mural

    A Memphis-based medical device company is acquired for $145 million, a new bagel maker delivers to your doorstep and “truth in sentencing” is now law. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 09, 2022
  • Metro

    County Commission takes up lower property tax rate dilemma

    The commission, at its Monday, May 9, meeting, also decides whether to fill a vacant state House seat in the Shelby County delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly.

    By Bill Dries May 09, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Downtown’s high-tech mural is raising money for St. Jude

    The hope behind a new mural on the Exchange Building is to teach the community about new types of technology while also raising funds for St. Jude.

    By Christin Yates May 10, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Rhodes students continue passion for theater, despite school dropping major

    Theater was listed as a college major option at Rhodes College from August 1982 to January 2022.

    By Alicia Davidson May 10, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Youth in Business Workshop gives students a look inside entrepreneurship

    In each workshop, youth received the necessary information to start, manage and operate their own business through interactive lectures and hands-on experience. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 08, 2022
  • Business

    81 to receive Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees in UTHSC ceremony

    Nurses who earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice work as nurse practitioners who can provide patient-centered health care and solutions to the nation’s primary care shortage. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 08, 2022

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