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  • Behind The Headlines

    Controversial Jamaican holiday, MSCS superintendent search top busy news week

    A reporters’ roundtable recaps those events and more on “Behind The Headlines.”

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    State comptroller says no takeover of county clerk’s office

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2022
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    Here’s how MIM can lower $1.4M damage deposit for Tom Lee Park

    Negotiations between the festival and the partnership hit a rough patch this week over the amount.

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    Mayor tells MIM and Memphis River Parks Partnership to work it out

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2022
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    Bartlett Schools presents ‘roadmap’ to invest $40M in upgrades

    Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.

    By Michael Waddell August 26, 2022
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office deems officers justified in three fatal shootings

    In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest. 

    By Julia Baker August 27, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS educator named Tennessee Teacher of the Year

    Melissa Collins, a 21-year veteran of the district and second-grade teacher at JP Freeman Optional School, has been named Tennessee Teacher of the Year.

    By Aarron Fleming August 26, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Daily Memphian photographer takes first place in press competition

    “I have a career that I’m proud to say I’m making a difference when I can, and shine light when it needs to be shone,” Patrick Lantrip said.

    By Alicia Davidson August 26, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Phillip Britt denied parole sixth time in Deborah Groseclose murder

    His parole hearing was Aug. 10 at Hardeman County Correctional Center in Whiteville, Tenn. The hearing officer recommended denial of parole based on the seriousness of the offense.

    By Julia Baker August 26, 2022
  • Shelby County

    State comptroller says no takeover of county clerk’s office

    The response from Comptroller Jason Mumpower is a response to a bipartisan resolution from the Shelby County Commission calling for state oversight of the county clerk’s office led by clerk Wanda Halbert. It also raises the possibility of some kind of local ouster effort

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2022
  • Metro

    Mayor tells MIM and Memphis River Parks Partnership to work it out

    The day after Memphis in May president Jim Holt said the dispute over holding the festival at Tom Lee Park should be settled by Mayor Jim Strickland, Strickland flatly rejected the idea at least for now and in public. 

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    Memphis in May ‘down but not out,’ worries about 2023 festival in Tom Lee Park

    Memphis in May posts record $2.2M in red ink for 2022

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2022
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    19,000 local students — from last year alone — may see up to $20K in loan forgiveness

    A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing? 

    By Jane Roberts August 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tom Lee uncertain for Memphis in May; plus, a big payout for Joris Ray

    Alex Lomax is a Memphis Tiger again, the suburbs want a say in MLGW decisions and Kinfolk makes a Comeback. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 26, 2022
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    MSCS to pay Ray $480K to remove distraction — though other options were available

    The deal that removed Superintendent Joris Ray as head of one of the country’s largest public school systems will cost nearly half a million dollars and appears to give Ray a hand in picking his successor — and it would compensate him for doing so. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 26, 2022
  • Downtown

    Memphis in May, ‘down but not out,’ worries about 2023 festival in Tom Lee Park

    Memphis in May is eager to return to Tom Lee Park but cites issues with a lease and damage deposit lead to ‘uncertainty’ at its annual meeting.

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    Memphis in May posts record $2.2M in red ink for 2022

    By Jennifer Biggs, Bill Dries August 26, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis in May posts record $2.2M in red ink for 2022

    The unaudited Memphis in May annual report shows a loss as sponsorships and contributions dropped along with revenues from the record 2019 month-long event. The cost or expense of putting on the events was also up due to relocation.

    By Bill Dries August 25, 2022
  • Germantown

    Arlington choral teacher seeking Germantown school board seat

    An Arlington teacher is running for school board in Germantown. He will face a local pediatrician for the seat held by Betsy Landers. Landers is not seeking reelection. 

    By Abigail Warren August 25, 2022
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    Suburbs to consider formal support for MLGW to stay with TVA

    A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs. 

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell August 26, 2022
  • Metro

    MLGW to resume cutoffs for overdue bills

    On a deferred payment plan, customers must pay at least 25% of their total outstanding balance — or whatever percentage brings their outstanding balance below $2,000.  

    By Keely Brewer August 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    County officials and advocacy groups agree on bail system reform

    After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.

    By Julia Baker August 25, 2022
  • Collierville

    Former firefighter enters Collierville alderman race — again

    For the third time, William Boone, a lifelong resident of Collierville, is seeking a position on the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen. He is challenging an incumbent he’s faced previously.

    By Abigail Warren August 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Tarik Sugarmon announces transition team

    Sugarmon, who unseated Dan Michael in the Aug. 4 election, is the first African American to be elected as Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge. He will take office Sept. 1. 

    By Julia Baker August 25, 2022
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    The Early Word: Want to lead MSCS or work for the DA’s office? Here’s your chance.

    Your Whataburger wait just got shorter, PILOT deals may get smaller, and Tom Lee Park has trees. 

    By Bianca Phillips August 25, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS to honor Young Dolph, three others, at Alumni Hall of Fame Gala

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools will honor late rapper Young Dolph and three other prominent district alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala Friday night, Aug. 26.

    By Aarron Fleming August 25, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MATA celebrates additional $140M in federal funding

    With the funding, MATA is looking to add “service in the streets,” but it also hopes to move to a new headquarters within three years. 

    By Bill Dries August 25, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Mulroy begins recruitment process for DA’s office

    Mulroy is looking to fill 12 vacancies in the District Attorney’s office as he expects some employees and prosecutors to leave, including a few resignations that had already been planned. 

    By Julia Baker August 24, 2022
  • Germantown

    Political newcomer to challenge chair of Germantown school board

    One Germantown mother is challenging Angela Griffith, the current school board chair. The race is one of two contested school board races on the Germantown ballot.

    By Abigail Warren August 25, 2022

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