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  • City of Memphis

    City Council campaigns reach milestone in race to October election

    The political ground the Memphis City Council races will take place on is still moving. Here’s an early look at where all 13 races stand.

    By Bill Dries May 22, 2023
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    Long COVID prompts more questions than answers

    What causes long COVID in some people and not others?

    By Don Wade May 22, 2023
  • Elections

    Memphis mayoral candidates react to The Greater 901 Initiative poll

    Here’s what some of the mayoral contenders had to say about The Greater 901 Initiative’s recent poll of the 2023 mayor’s race.

    By Bill Dries May 22, 2023
  • Elections

    Memphis mayoral candidates react to the residency court ruling

    Here is what some of the Memphis mayoral contenders had to say about the Chancery Court ruling that there is no residency requirement for candidates in the October 2023 elections.

    By Bill Dries May 22, 2023
  • State Government

    Mississippi River shipping infrastructure is aging. Who should pay for the repairs?

    Traffic is increasing, and the locks and dams have aged far past their life expectancy. They slow barges down, and shippers and commodity groups fear a breakdown on the horizon.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk May 21, 2023
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    Calkins: Now running for mayor of Memphis. The Rock?

    How about Justin Timberlake? Leslie Jones? William, Prince of Wales? No connection to Memphis is too tenuous to be mayor. Who would you choose?

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2023
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    Five months and five severe storms in, McGowen looks to take MLGW into the future

    He’s seen combat, worked to resolve the city’s sexual assault kit backlog and led the area’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Now, Doug McGowen is taking on Memphis’ publicly owned utility. 

    By Keely Brewer May 21, 2023
  • Education

    Bill Lee urges Whitehaven grads’ pride in their achievements and city

    Memphis “has its unique challenges, but it also has a unique future because of the leaders that are being created today in this stadium,” the governor said in his commencement address.

    By Alicia Davidson, Aarron Fleming May 20, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    A decade after Delta de-hub, Memphis airport becomes more strategic

    Scott Brockman, the airport’s president and CEO, talked on “Behind The Headines” about incentives for flights to and from certain cities and other adjustments a decade after Delta ‘de-hubbed’ Memphis International.

    By Bill Dries May 20, 2023
  • Education

    Arlington not ‘throwing money around,’ board chair says

    Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2023
  • State Government

    TennCare to resume cuts in June after end of COVID public health emergency

    Tennessee’s Medicaid agency expects to cut hundreds of thousands of people over the next year. Find out how to renew your coverage.

    By Ian Round May 22, 2023
  • Metro

    Two rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo

    Sumatran tigers are part of the Sunda tigers — a subspecies that existed across the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The World Wildlife Fund estimates there are 400 left in the wild. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence

    The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.

    By Julia Baker May 19, 2023
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    The Early Word: Mayoral residency is settled; animal shelter has ruff news

    Activists push back on MSCS ban, Hollywood stars make a barbecue fest cameo and a group demands an apology from Ja Morant.

    By Bianca Phillips May 19, 2023
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    Calkins: Ja Morant has the chance to cut gun violence in Memphis. Here is the plan.

    “Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”

    By Geoff Calkins May 19, 2023
  • Germantown

    GMSD might have to pay custodians more, some on school board not happy

    “I’m a little irritated that Arlington is just apparently throwing money around and we’re having to react,” GMSD board member Brian Curry said. “I’m not real happy about that.”

    By Abigail Warren May 18, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Dog-gone: Memphis Animal Services director leaving

    A city press release noted that under Alexis Pugh’s leadership, the save rate at Memphis Animal Services has “consistently improved” and finished 2022 at 86%.

    By Ben Wheeler May 18, 2023
  • Education

    Activists could pursue legal action against MSCS if ban isn’t lifted

    Those banned, plus other community activists, gathered in front of the MSCS school board Thursday to protest and call on the board to answer their questions and meet their demands.

    By Aarron Fleming May 22, 2023
  • State Government

    Gov. Lee signs executive order creating nuclear energy advisory council

    But opponents of nuclear energy say harm to the environment and public health — including from mining and nuclear waste — outweigh the benefits of it being a low-carbon energy source.

    By Ian Round May 18, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Students experience autism obstacles through Rotary Club gift

    Part of the Rotary Club funds raised by the Collierville Balloon Festival are being used to help Hernando High students experience the obstacles of autism.

    By Toni Lepeska May 18, 2023
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    The Early Word: Nichols lawsuit may bust city budget; Southaven truck drivers face fines

    FedEx pilots authorize strike, cathead biscuits are coming to Harbor Town and Phillip Ashley Rix is writing the book on chocolate.

    By Bianca Phillips May 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis police town hall addresses youth, crime, access, education

    The “Critical Conversations” in-person and livestreamed town hall series is just one of three new or renewed police efforts to reach the public. 

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023
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    Tyre Nichols lawsuit is ‘elephant in the room’ during City Council budget hearings

    City attorney Jennifer Sink says a settlement should be discussed during a private attorney-client meeting. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 18, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Former Collierville leader tapped for MLGW board

    James Lewellen could become an advisory member of the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board as early as next month.

    By Keely Brewer May 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis Police Department lieutenant accused of rape pleads guilty

    He has been out on bond since Nov. 14, 2019, the day he was booked.

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023

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