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  • City of Memphis

    City’s $10 million loan for third One Beale hotel changes terms

    The council approved the original deal of what amounted to a $10 million advance on the city’s lease of convention meeting space in the Grand Hyatt — the third of three hotels at One Beale — in September on a 10-0 vote.

    By Bill Dries October 17, 2022
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    The Early Word: A déjà vu of a downer for Tiger football, and state examines local air issues

    Overton Park is getting “Zen” and Memphis is getting ready for basketball, as the Tigers threw a block party and the Grizzlies prepped their roster for the season ahead ... and beyond. 

    By Chris Herrington October 17, 2022
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    NatureZen: Take a deep breath and experience the healing power

    Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.

    By Keely Brewer October 17, 2022
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    Local leaders lobby state air pollution board to avoid ‘worst-case scenario’

    The Shelby County Health Department is in danger of losing its authority to monitor local air pollution as the state pressures the program to address understaffing, numerous audit findings and a permit backlog. 

    By Keely Brewer, Ian Round October 17, 2022
  • Elections

    Two Germantown fathers face off for open Germantown school board seat

    Dr. Daniel Chatham and Jeffrey Chipman are running for the seat left open by Betsy Landers’ decision to not seek reelection.

    By Abigail Warren October 17, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown alderman Position 1 faces challenger

    Germantown Alderman Scott Sanders is facing a challenge from Manjit Kaur. Sanders relies on his experience, while Kaur relies on service to the community.

    By Abigail Warren October 17, 2022
  • Opinion

    Opinion: John DeBerry a ‘rock star advocate’ for patriotism

    DeBerry, who represented Shelby County’s District 90, is now a senior adviser to Governor Bill Lee after voting with Republicans on issues such as education choice and life of the unborn.

    By Mike Sparks October 17, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown school board chair faces challenge in reelection bid

    One Germantown parent is aiming to unseat the school board chair in the Nov. 8 GMSD election. 

    By Abigail Warren October 17, 2022
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Emancipation Sunday urges voters to remove slavery from state constitution

    Several churches rallied in support of a proposed amendment that would ban slavery in all forms in the state. A coalition of political groups is also urging voters to choose a hand-marked paper ballot.

    By Bill Dries October 17, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to fill school board vacancy, consider goals for clerk’s office

    At the Monday, Oct. 17, session, commissioners will also take a final vote on a change — proposed by a commissioner who once ran afoul of an ethics investigation — to who appoints the county ethics officers.

    By Bill Dries October 16, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    HopeWorks helps former inmates leave past behind, embrace future

    At faith-based HopeWorks, the mission to provide convicted felons with a fresh start isn’t just about education, training, and a good job. It’s about making a real change and living a better, God-centered life. 

    By Don Wade October 16, 2022
  • Health Care

    Shelby County grant boosts Choices’ nurse midwife program

    Officials said the grant is intended to reduce maternal and infant mortality, particularly among the county’s Black population.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2022
  • Metro

    Entrepreneurship flourishes at Shop Black City Tour

    More than 100 Black small business owners gathered at 91 Promenade in Downtown Memphis Saturday, Oct. 15, for the Shop Black City Tour event.

    By Alicia Davidson October 16, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    The long road that went beyond reversing police, fire benefits cuts

    A member of the Memphis Police Association leadership talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the long-term strategy to reverse a 2014 city council decision to cut city benefits.

    By Bill Dries October 15, 2022
  • Premium Health Care

    Regional One cites patient privacy concerns in city’s violence intervention program

    Regional One responded to a resolution approved this week by the Memphis City Council that urges the Shelby County Commission to persuade the hospital to allow the intervention program’s counselors access to the hospital and victims of violent crime.

    By Aisling Mäki, Bill Dries October 14, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    McGowen appointment to lead MLGW disappears from council committee agenda

    The change in agenda items for next week’s city council session reflects the ongoing tug-of-war over council chairman Martavius Jones’ demand for a national search to pick the new leader of the city-owned utility.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Candidate named to replace retiring Hernando police chief

    Shane Ellis will be nominated as the next Hernando police chief, replacing Scott Worsham, who is retiring from the post.

    By Toni Lepeska October 14, 2022
  • Shelby County

    DA fires nine employees, announces six new hires

    District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.

    By Julia Baker October 14, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Sheriff may run for mayor, and we shine a light on Limelight

    Elton John impersonator announces city council run, a wine bar is coming to The Edge and the Grizzlies get a grand finale.

    By Bianca Phillips October 14, 2022
  • Elections

    Downtown Neighborhood Association past president Jerred Price opens city council campaign

    Price plans to run in Super District 8 after running four years ago in District 7. Meanwhile, other council races on the October 2023 ballot are also taking shape with a little less than a year to election day. 

    By Bill Dries October 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Bonner: ‘I have no issues with moving back into the city’ if he runs for mayor

    Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, who currently lives in Bartlett, says he will decide this month on a bid for Memphis Mayor on the October 2023 city ballot. 

    By Bill Dries October 13, 2022
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: A Tennessee fan even Memphis fans can root for

    Vols fans in West Tennessee have it rough. On this massive weekend for Tennessee football, a local fan named Catherine Davenport will celebrate by putting on a bright orange prosthesis. That’s right, she has a Tennessee leg. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 13, 2022
  • Elections

    Bartlett mayoral candidates report campaign fund totals

    The latest campaign disclosures show Alderman David Parsons has the most money in the four-candidate race for Bartlett mayor.

    By Michael Waddell October 13, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Adult and 10-year-old killed in overnight triple shooting

    The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m. 

    By Julia Baker October 13, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Penny’s contract pays lots of pennies, and FedEx fires a robot

    More sexual abuse lawsuits are filed against Varsity Spirit, The Works takes groceries on the go and we look at how a 1917 lynching still haunts Memphis today. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 13, 2022

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