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  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Sports & Events Center is open for business — and play

    “Sports tourism and Memphis youth: that’s what this is about,” said Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland at the opening of the Memphis Sports & Events Center at Liberty Park. 

    By Alicia Davidson December 10, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color

    East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.

    By Jane Roberts December 13, 2022
  • Education

    Document reveals complicated details for 3G deal

    The agreement will be reviewed next week by Shelby County Board of Commissioners, City of Germantown, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education and the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation

    Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release. 

    By Julia Baker December 09, 2022
  • Education

    U of M to hike on-campus housing prices

    The 3.5% increase is set to take place in fall 2023. The last time the university increased on-campus housing prices was in fall 2017.

    By Aarron Fleming December 09, 2022
  • State Government

    D.C. Scorecard: Same-sex marriage, Big Tech and Brittney Griner

    The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act. 

    By Bill Dries December 09, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers. 

    By Julia Baker December 09, 2022
  • Premium East Memphis

    Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988

    Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together. 

    By Jane Roberts December 11, 2022
  • Education

    Explainer: The 3G Germantown schools deal, broken down

    Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 09, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: ADA gets a DUI; plus, sour news about Vinegar Jim’s

    Cocozza is open in Harbor Town, a new ER is coming to Arlington and there’s more work to do with TVA.

    By Bianca Phillips December 09, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.” 

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren December 11, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    MLGW power vote doesn’t pull plug on energy provider questions

    Even though MLGW is in some ways back where it started, the power provider RFP wasn’t all for naught, said the utility’s board chair. 

    By Keely Brewer December 09, 2022
  • Education

    A ‘systems change’ leader: School audience cites what they want in next MSCS superintendent

    The first of four public input sessions about the search for the next MSCS superintendent was held Thursday night at Snowden School.

    By Aarron Fleming December 09, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Assistant district attorney arrested for DUI

    Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy will recuse the office from the case and seek a pro tem appointment of an independent prosecutor.

    By Julia Baker December 08, 2022
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman

    This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington December 09, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: MLGW says no to new TVA deal, but Ja’s braids are a winner

    The Dixie Greyhound project hits a snag, chef Jimmy Gentry heads Downtown and the Southern Heritage Classic announces a new opponent. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 08, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Haney Co. poses last minute challenge to MLGW vote, denied by board

    After a lawyer for the Franklin L. Haney Co. spoke during Wednesday’s MLGW board meeting, the board took a brief, unplanned recess to consult its legal team.

    Related story:

    MLGW rejects TVA’s long-term contract

    By Keely Brewer December 08, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS sued by two charter schools for attempted closure

    The schools allege in the suit that Memphis-Shelby County Schools based its recommendation to revoke their charters on incomplete performance data from the Tennessee Department of Education.

    By Aarron Fleming December 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Julian Bolton first to file in crowded Democratic field for state House District 86

    The former Shelby County commissioner filed Monday, Dec. 5, in the January Democratic primary special election. There are six other Democrats with qualifying petitions out ahead of the Dec. 15 filing deadline.

    By Bill Dries December 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    TBI offering $2M contract to test 1,000 sexual assault kits

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a request for proposals on Monday, Dec. 5, for contractors to test around 1,000 backlogged sexual assault kits by next summer.

    By Ian Round December 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW rejects TVA’s long-term contract

    MLGW will continue its 80-year relationship with TVA through its current contract, but Commissioner Carl Person encouraged the board to work closely with the utility to seek an agreement that best suits Memphis and its ratepayers. 

    By Keely Brewer December 07, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Oak Court will go up for auction, and the Tigers put up a fight (literally)

    Auto thefts are up 100% this year, a Memphis activist is honored in a national top 100 list and Arlington High students are bringing the Pyramid to Washington, D.C.

    By Bianca Phillips December 08, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis activist named one of 2022’s most influential Black Americans

    Justin J. Pearson is the only Memphian on the list, joining other leaders including LeBron James, Tyler Perry, Jordan Peele and Solange Knowles. 

    By Jasmine McCraven December 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Klondike TIF delayed to last city council meeting of year

    The delay to the Dec. 20 council session mirrors a delay by the Shelby County Commission. The council also delayed a vote on a settlement to the damage deposit dispute between Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis in May International Festival.

    By Bill Dries December 06, 2022
  • Downtown

    City council questions Sheraton tourism surcharge

    The terms of the tax incentive for adding a 300-room tower to the existing Sheraton convention center hotel include keeping the value of the existing hotel at its 1998 assessment for tax purposes. Although they don’t have a vote on the incentive terms, Memphis City Council members say their concerns are linked to their vote on a hotel tourism surcharge.

    By Bill Dries December 06, 2022

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