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  • Update Shelby County

    Car dealers call for state takeover of license plates, tags distribution

    A poll of dealers in the Greater Memphis Automobile Dealers Association showed their backlog of tags at more than 7,400 with some applied for as far back as April.

    By Bill Dries July 06, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Sheriff’s deputy run over by suspect, not seriously injured

    At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2022
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    The Early Word: Animal advocates have something to bark about, and we take you on a Summer world tour

    Elmwood looks to the future, vintage streetwear attracts the wrong kind of attention and the Memphis Grizzlies practice “sustainable success.”

    By Bianca Phillips July 05, 2022
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    New Memphis Zoo CEO sees zoo as central to animal conservation

    Matt Thompson has the office of an expeditioner. The nook of a room, charmingly messy, is home to an aquarium with miniscule fresh shrimp just behind the desk, a small bronze statue of an elk (in commemoration to Teton Trek) and freshly muddied boots standing against the wall.

    By Alicia Davidson July 11, 2022
  • Metro

    Abortion law changes leave air of uncertainty for many

    Sara Dismuke, like many, has questions about reproductive rights in the post Roe v. Wade era. 

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2022
  • Elections

    Ballot Basics: Voter registration deadline and a look at Shelby County voters

    The deadline to register to vote the August “big ballot” is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Here are details and links on how to register to vote. Also included are some details about what the Shelby County base of voters looks like.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2022
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    Memphis Animal Services director has improved MAS, but still has detractors

    In the past six years, Alexis Pugh has led Memphis Animal Services through what some have called a miraculous transformation. However, some controversial changes lead others to disagree with her approach. 

    By Daja E. Henry July 07, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations

    Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday. 

    By Alicia Davidson, Neil Strebig July 11, 2022
  • Education

    $11.5 million renovation builds on ambitious overhaul at UTHSC

    The physiology department at UTHSC is one of the best in the country, but its facilities are among the worst. Faculty are expected to start moving into a renovated building by the end of next year.

    By Ian Round July 04, 2022
  • Premium Public Safety

    Stylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention

    Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.

    By Jasmine McCraven, Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Historic cemetery brings burial data to life

    Elmwood has begun the process of digitizing the 170-year-old cemetery’s records. Burial locations, obituary information and photos will be among the information the public will be able to access on their computers or smartphones.

    By Alicia Davidson July 04, 2022
  • Downtown

    Trolley Night makes strong return

    For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 11, 2022
  • Education

    Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • Education

    ‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

    In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

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    Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later

    After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again. 

    By Keely Brewer July 22, 2022
  • Premium Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: The elusive final decision; balancing schools with Regional One

    The Commission Scorecard looks at a series of votes on a longer discussion about finding enough capital funding over several years for new schools construction as well as Regional One Health.

    By Bill Dries July 02, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round July 02, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD graduates 70 recruits; ‘truth in sentencing’ kicks in

    Another class of 100 recruits will soon go through the training academy.

    By Julia Baker July 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system

    Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents. 

    By Julia Baker July 01, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Ja lands big bucks, JJJ is out and your MLGW bill is going up this summer

    Local employers offer abortion travel coverage, cops crack down on traffic violations, and we tell you where to find the world’s greatest sandwich for less than $7.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2022
  • Elections

    Weirich, Mulroy clash on abortion prosecutions and focus of DA’s race

    The two contenders for Shelby County District Attorney met on “Behind The Headlines” for a discussion on local enforcement of the state’s abortion trigger law, balancing reform with accountability, murder convictions overturned on appeal and dueling campaign ads.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2022
  • Metro

    MLGW expects sizeable increase in power bills this summer

    MLGW customers will see a 20% to 40% rate increase between July and September, which could raise bills between $30 and $60 per month.

    By Keely Brewer June 30, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Harris announces launch of Council on Gun Safety

    The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • Premium Public Safety

    Data shows number of traffic-related arrests increased in 2022

    “For the first six months of the year, the Memphis Police Department has made more drag racing arrests than they made in 2019 and 2020,” MPD Deputy Chief Paul Wright said. 

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Say bye to Emoni Bates; plus, Meals on Wheels car stolen during delivery

    FedEx announces big plans for profits, Pamela Moses wants her rights back and we take a hard look at how domestic violence cases move through the justice system. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022

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