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    Why Memphis lags behind in solar projects

    States such as Florida have climbed in an annual report on the growth in solar power by region while the net growth of Memphis homes with solar has fluctuated. 

    By Keely Brewer September 08, 2023
  • Elections

    Gloria Johnson opens Senate bid, draws fire from incumbent Marsha Blackburn

    Memphis was the third of three stops Tuesday, Sept. 5, kicking off what Johnson says will be an “uphill battle” to win the August primary and take down Marsha Blackburn in next year’s November general election.

    By Bill Dries September 05, 2023
  • Metro

    Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets

    The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.

    By Kambui Bomani September 06, 2023
  • Elections

    Labor and social justice groups back Turner in bid to repeat 2022 blue wave

    The coalition argues a wave in the 2022 countywide elections can be repeated despite city elections being nonpartisan. Meanwhile, the local Republican party has endorsed Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. 

    By Bill Dries September 05, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office promotes a veteran prosecutor to new first deputy role

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has promoted Chris Lareau to new first deputy. Steve Mulroy also discussed his first year in office.

    By Julia Baker September 05, 2023
  • Metro

    West Tennessee gets fourth round of FEMA funds

    FEMA assistance will offset damages during July storms in West Tennessee. 

    By Keely Brewer September 05, 2023
  • State Government

    Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

    Johnson is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

    By The Associated Press September 05, 2023
  • Midtown

    Historic Ashlar Hall could reopen as event space

    Designed and built by prominent real estate developer Robert Brinkley Snowden in 1898, Ashlar Hall has been in a state of limbo for years.

    By Rob Moore September 11, 2023
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    The Early Word: Two grim anniversaries; pickleball’s dark side

    Tom Lee Park is open, home buyers are gaining power in a seller’s market and we’ve got tips on getting started with solar panels.

    By Bianca Phillips September 05, 2023
  • Premium Shelby County

    So, you’re considering solar panels …

    Residential solar systems can generate cheaper energy and be a lifeline when the power goes out, but the systems also have high upfront costs and can be complicated to install. 

    By Keely Brewer September 07, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Political Roundup: 901 Day, too many candidates and not enough votes

    Van Turner and Paul Young started their mayoral campaigns a year ago on 901 Day. A year later, they talk about what separates each in a pack of 17 candidates. 

    By Bill Dries September 05, 2023
  • Premium Metro

    Strickland unlikely to appoint new economic development head before leaving office

    The post will have been vacant for more than two years if a new head is not named before Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland leaves office. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 04, 2023
  • Mayor's Race Elections

    Here’s who else is running to be Memphis’ next mayor

    These other 10 contenders are on the October ballot for Memphis mayor.

    By Bill Dries September 04, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis missing-person alerts rose after Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance

    “We learn from our mistakes,” an MPD spokesperson said. In August 2022, Memphis Police Department posted five missing-person alerts on Twitter. In September, after the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, nearly 45 alerts were posted.

    By Julia Baker September 04, 2023
  • Public Safety

    One year later: Where the cases against Cleotha Henderson and Ezekiel Kelly stand

    Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered on Sept. 2, 2022. Three days later, a shooting spree paralyzed the city. One man was arrested in each case. Here’s where those cases stand.

    By Aarron Fleming September 04, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    Rodolfo Berger ‘grateful to God to be alive’ year after rampage

    “There’s no room for hate. Life’s too short. Hate only brings more problems to you,” said Fabiola Francis.

    By Jane Roberts September 04, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    A year after week that roiled city in pain, scars remain unhealed

    What happened in early September 2022 still feels startlingly raw and for many, it has become the new measure of the sense of peril. 

    By Jane Roberts September 07, 2023
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Analysis: Which path forward will the stadiums deal take?

    The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.

    By Samuel Hardiman September 03, 2023
  • Mayor's race Elections

    In bid for mayor, Paul Young is out to change the city’s reality

    Young thinks he is more prepared to hold the office than any other new mayor in the city’s history. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 03, 2023
  • Premium Opinion

    Calkins: Tom Lee Park is now officially open — and it’s spectacular

    Nearly every good thing in Memphis has had to overcome fierce opposition. See Shelby Farms and the Grizz. So it’s no surprise that change didn’t come easy for the new Tom Lee Park. But the new place looks spectacular.

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2023
  • Downtown

    The place to be: Tom Lee Park reopening brings Memphis together

    After a five-year rollout plan that highlighted a well-documented demolition and a $61 million renovation, Memphis’ signature public park makes its return.

    By Kambui Bomani September 02, 2023
  • Mayor's race Elections

    Van Turner has had plenty of stops on path to mayor’s race

    The life of the attorney and former Shelby County commissioner has taken him to Atlanta, Knoxville, D.C. and Japan. He returned to Memphis more than 20 years ago and found a path to elected office.

    By Bill Dries September 02, 2023
  • Downtown

    Redesigned Tom Lee Park ready for debut

    Nearly three years after work began on the $62 million redesign, the Downtown Memphis space along the Mississippi River will have a formal opening Saturday, Sept. 2. Here’s what to expect.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Native Memphian appointed to lead Tennessee’s highest court

    The court selected Holly Kirby to serve in the role for a two-year term, effective Sept. 1, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts announced Aug. 31.

    By Aarron Fleming September 01, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Additional suspect arrested in ‘broken bottles’ theft ring

    The suspect allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of “gaming accessories” from a GameStop at 6223 Winchester Road in Hickory Hill, according to an affidavit.

    By Aarron Fleming September 02, 2023

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