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  • Premium Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Filling in the budget blanks

    The commission scorecard tracks critical votes so far to fill in the blanks on a resolution that could raise the county’s wheel tax and an ordinance that could drop the county’s property tax rate.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2023
  • Metro

    Apartments near Southwind, previously refused, get Land Use Control Board nod

    In February 2022, the LUCB rejected plans to build the Tournament Trails Center complex at 3581 Tournament Drive-South, but a decision in April 2022 from the Memphis City Council reversed that decision. 

    By Rob Moore May 11, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi Supreme Court rules Republican candidate ineligible to run

    Mandy Gunasekara’s run for Public Service Commissioner in Mississippi’s Northern District suffered a blow Thursday when the state Supreme Court ruled she had not met the five-year residency requirement.

    By Beth Sullivan May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd receives public reprimand

    A public release of the reprimand, dated May 8, states Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge A. Melissa Boyd has solicited resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Houston’s Restaurant sued for alleged racial profiling

    A Mississippi couple has filed a lawsuit against Houston’s Restaurant and their managers after they say they were asked to leave due to what they say was racial profiling.

    By Ben Wheeler May 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Bail set at $90K for alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing

    Prosecutors, defense attorneys and the victim’s family agreed on the bond for Hernandez Govan, 43.

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023
  • Education

    FedEx exec appointed to U of M board

    A top FedEx Corp. executive has been appointed to the University of Memphis board of trustees by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. 

    By Aarron Fleming May 11, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Morant misses millions; Sugar Ghost plans new haunt

    Memphis City Council can join the residency suit, the county wheel tax could be in trouble and we remember Arun Gandhi.

    By Bianca Phillips May 15, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Property tax cut and wheel-tax hike proposal is on shaky ground

    During Wednesday committee sessions, Shelby County commissioners set up later votes on a property rate that would remain the same while a commissioner’s resolution to do away with the wheel tax altogether waits in the wings. 

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Former Memphian Arun Gandhi dies

    The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi left his imprint all over Memphis, including at Christian Brothers University, where he led the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for 15 years.

    By Jane Roberts May 11, 2023
  • Education

    ‘Freedom Writers’ author invites Collierville leaders into her classroom

    Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.

    By Abigail Warren May 11, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County pollution program clears air with state board

    For several years, Shelby County’s air monitoring program has been understaffed, behind schedule on issuing permits for major emitters and out of compliance with federal standards. But the office reports it’s fixed some of its issues.

    By Keely Brewer May 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Chancellor rules Memphis City Council can be in residency lawsuit

    A legal fight between the City of Memphis administration and Memphis City Council boiled down to a simple argument Wednesday — who gets to represent the city?

    By Samuel Hardiman May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD holds service honoring officers who died while on duty

    More than 50 officers from local law enforcement agencies gathered for a memorial service Wednesday to honor the 135 officers who’ve lost their lives while serving the Mid-South.

    By Julia Baker May 10, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS taking steps to protect bystanders from pepper spray

    Most students, however, said they don’t support security staff carrying pepper spray.

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Uptown greenline, Downtown bike cops and zebra crosswalks

    Memphis mayoral residency lawsuit narrows, MSCS’ superintendent search talks gets tense and we remember Steve Pearl.

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS approves proposed FY24 budget

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve its nearly $2 billion fiscal year 2024 budget. 

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS extends pause on superintendent search

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools will continue its delay in the search for a district superintendent. “This gives us time to get our priorities straight,” said search committee co-leader Stephanie Love.

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    MSCS approves proposed FY24 budget

    By Aarron Fleming May 09, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Steve Pearl was a handyman who could ‘help with anything’

    Christ Church Memphis members mourn the death of Stephen Pearl, director of the church’s facilities, who was attacked outside his home.

    By Jane Roberts May 10, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Electric bikes donation aids MPD in Downtown patrols

    The Excel Power Bikes, which cost $2,299 each, are outfitted with lights and sirens and travel up to 25 miles per hour. They provide visibility while also allowing officers, who are typically on foot, to get to their destination more quickly. 

    By Julia Baker May 09, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Harris argues for doubled wheel tax

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris pushed for the wheel-tax hike to help rebuild Regional One during Memphis Rotary Tuesday. The Shelby County Commission will take its first look at the proposal today. 

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    ‘The grid everybody deserves': MLGW’s McGowen suggests new focus at energy conference

    MLGW’s number of customer minutes without power has tripled since the 1990s; utility CEO Doug McGowen said Tuesday the question needs to change from how cheaply MLGW can purchase energy to how it can buy enough to meet demand. 

    By Keely Brewer May 09, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Zebra crosswalk’ brings more visibility to local pedestrians

    “We live in a very distracted world ... This is kind of a fun and silly way to get that serious messaging out,” said Sydney Sepulveda of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative.

    By Alicia Davidson May 09, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Mayoral residency lawsuit narrows to city council and administration

    The Shelby County Election Commission is about to be dropped entirely from the lawsuits over how long mayoral candidates have to live in the city. 

    By Bill Dries May 09, 2023
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: City Council sues the city; Cabigaos are guarding Hen House

    General Assembly will address gun reform, Hardaway struggles in the NIL era and Bartlett may have the best margaritas.

    By Bianca Phillips May 09, 2023

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