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  • City of Memphis

    Council delays vote on backstop for One Beale debt

    At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee Democrats propose abortion protections for rape, incest and trafficking

    In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.

    By Ian Round July 12, 2022
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    The Early Word: Mud Island is under review, and our Summer food tour isn’t endless

    The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 13, 2022
  • On the Record

    Mud Island review to look at park’s long-term place in larger riverfront

    Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen talks about the city’s study of a long-range plan for Mud Island River Park 40 years after it opened.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    One Beale financing, Frayser flood plain housing top council agenda

    The Memphis City Council meets Tuesday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m. Committee sessions start at 8 a.m. at City Hall. Items on the agenda include One Beale financing and Frayser flood plain housing.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Deputies end barricade situation in Northaven, suspect deceased

    The department’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit was executing a warrant attempt at a house in the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive when a suspect shot at the officers from inside the residence. 

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2022
  • Metro

    Biden Admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom’s life at risk

    The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

    By The Associated Press July 11, 2022
  • Update Metro

    Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth, dies in car crash

    ”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”

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

    The Early Word: Regional One is a relic; plus, tips on where to drink with your dog

    Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.

    By Bianca Phillips July 11, 2022
  • Elections

    Departing commissioner hopes for $750M to replace aging hospital

    Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner said Regional One Health saved his life following a horrific car wreck. Before he terms out, he hopes to see progress in the ambitious plan to replace the aging hospital buildings. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 12, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Rhodes grant reflects mushrooming interest in fungi research

    The Memphis college has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation grant for research that has potential to create more effective anti-fungal drugs.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Education

    Class is in session: Teach for America trainees eager for next step

    After spending the summer training, the current corps of 50 future educators will soon begin teaching in their own classrooms. Each commits to stay for at least two years.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett dealing with impact of Fletcher Creek sewer basin issues

    Bartlett is facing some decisions on how to treat its wastewater, some of which could eliminate reliance on holding tanks and the City of Memphis handling the issue.

    By Michael Waddell July 10, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Hernando officials launch penny-tax-for-parks campaign

    The 1-cent-per-dollar tax on prepared foods at places like restaurants and grocery delis has the potential to radically change the quality of recreation in the DeSoto County city.

    By Toni Lepeska July 12, 2022
  • Metro

    COVID vaccination rate low among Shelby County’s youngest children

    So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.

    By Aisling Mäki July 10, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Suspect identified in shooting of MPD officer

    The officer was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and was later upgraded to a critical but stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.

    By Alicia Davidson, Jasmine McCraven July 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Commission seeks mix of poll workers for the upcoming election day

    The Shelby County Election Commission is seeking poll workers for election day, Aug. 4, with an eye toward having a proper mix of Democrat and Republican workers.

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 09, 2022
  • Premium Business

    Gleaners spread joy of farmers markets by tons, every season

    At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.

    By Jane Roberts July 11, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Juvenile Court Clerk candidate arrested for theft of campaign signs

    Janeen Gordon reported that her opponent in the primary elections, Stephanie Gatewood, stole a campaign sign and later posted a photo of the sign on Facebook. 

    By Julia Baker July 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Victims’ families languish as state effort to document civil rights-era crimes stalls

    A 2018 law created the Tennessee Civil Rights Crimes, Information, Reconciliation, and Research Center, but provided no additional funding or staff.

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 08, 2022
  • Health Care

    Biden executive order unlikely to expand Tennessee’s limited abortion access

    “The executive order ... protects contraception and providers who are going to be needing to do their jobs to save the women that we’re going to see an influx of,” said one local OB-GYN. “I think that’s a good start.”

    By Shera Avi-Yonah, Aisling Mäki July 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Billy Ray Turner sentenced on additional counts in Lorenzen Wright murder

    Billy Ray Turner will serve concurrent 25-year sentences in addition to a life sentence he is already serving for his involvement in the 2010 murder of former Memphis Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright. 

    By Julia Baker July 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access

    The White House said Biden will speak Friday morning “on protecting access to reproductive health care services.”

    By The Associated Press July 08, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Oil spill threatened Memphis water, and Mud Island gets a fresh look

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray says his “private actions” didn’t violate district policy, a rainbow slasher is on the loose in Bartlett and a Midtown institution is closing shop.

    By Bianca Phillips July 08, 2022
  • Premium Metro

    Tennessee warns of contaminants in Mississippi River fish; Arkansas doesn’t

    A 31-mile stretch of the Mississippi River is under a “do not consume” advisory because of high levels of methylmercury, chlordane and other organic contaminants in the fish, but posted warnings only exist on the Tennessee side. Arkansas has no advisories for the same stretch of the river. 

    By Keely Brewer July 08, 2022

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