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    Bond increased for suspect in slaying of Lafayette’s chef

    General Sessions Judge Bill Anderson Jr. determined the $1 million bond originally set for Jonathan Brush was not enough and raised it to $5 million.

    By Julia Baker May 03, 2022
  • Update Elections

    County primaries draw turnout of 11%, set stage for August

    Election for mayor narrows to a race between the incumbent and a Memphis City Council member. 

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2022
  • Metro

    Report: Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned

    A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year’s elections.

    By The Associated Press May 03, 2022
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    The Early Word: Go vote today, and catch a Memphis-made film about jookin

    We remember Mid-South business leader Larry Papasan and Shelby County politician Joe Cooper. Plus, Frost Bake Shop opens in The Lake District. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 03, 2022
  • Elections

    County primary election day offers more decisions for Democrats than Republicans

    For Republicans, there is only one contested race to be decided out of 23 on the primary ballot — the District 4 County Commission primary between incumbent Brandon Morrison and challenger Jordan Carpenter. 

    By Bill Dries May 03, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Death ends Joe Cooper’s long, futile road back to elected office

    The former County Commissioner died in January, his family disclosed this month. He is buried in a county cemetery, 50 years after his only win in a storied political career that saw him go to prison twice.

    By Bill Dries May 02, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis-made movie premieres on Starz

    The movie follows single mother Charlene and her son Quincy as they relocate to Memphis, and Quincy becomes intrigued with jookin.

    By Christin Yates May 03, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizzlies miss ‘Golden’ opportunity, and FedEx goes carbon neutral

    We look at the impact of the Southern Heritage Classic and meet Kyle Anderson’s mom. Plus, COVID numbers are trending up and bird flu is back.

    By Bianca Phillips May 02, 2022
  • Elections

    Here’s how state lawmakers’ preemption affects Shelby County

    During the legislative session that ended last week, Tennessee lawmakers enacted laws limiting local control related to police, pipelines, voting and more.

    By Ian Round May 10, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Youth center serves as ‘single stop’ for juvenile offenders

    The center is meant to prevent recidivism at a young age, when youth may be most vulnerable to getting stuck in the justice system.

    By Julia Baker May 06, 2022
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    Classic dilemma: How will Southern Heritage replace JSU?

    The Southern Heritage Classic has been a staple in Memphis for more than 30 years; what will it mean for the city after JSU is no longer involved? 

    By Frank Bonner II May 02, 2022
  • Elections

    A quick guide to what legislators did this session

    A rundown on the fate of every bill we’ve covered since January, organized by subject.

    By Ian Round May 10, 2022
  • Education

    Hooks Institute film shines light on Fayette County voting rights struggle

    The film will be a fictionalized account of the Black Fayette County residents in the early 1960s who were forced out of their homes to dilapidated “tent cities” as punishment for registering to vote. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 02, 2022
  • Education

    Immaculate Conception shifts gears with new curriculum

    “Children already come to school with the knowledge of technology. What they sometimes lack is communication, how to dialogue effectively and problem-solving skills,” Pastor Robert Szczechura said.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2022
  • Health Care

    Memphis pop-up clinics to help children get up to date on immunizations

    During the pandemic, many parents fell behind on their children’s regular childhood immunizations. A series of free clinics will help get Memphis kids up to date on their vaccinations. 

    By Aisling Mäki April 30, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County sees uptick in COVID cases

    The increase in cases aligns with national data, which shows new cases trending upward in many parts of the country as precautions like social distancing and mask wearing are loosened.

    By Aisling Mäki April 30, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    TVA’s CEO says MLGW decision is about ‘risk’

    TVA CEO Jeff Lyash talked on “Behind the Headlines” about the federal agency’s offer to MLGW if the utility stays with TVA for another two decades and local power generation by the utility. 

    By Bill Dries April 30, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Trump’s last chief of staff touts ex-president’s record to local Republicans

    Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows gave the keynote speech at the local Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Gala, with many GOP figures vowing to regain the majority in the U.S. House in midterm elections this year. 

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2022
  • Education

    Democratic DA candidates debate approaches to criminal justice reform

    Steve Mulroy, Linda Harris and Janika White are contending for the Democratic nomination for the district attorney’s office and the right to challenge District Attorney General Amy Weirich in the August general election. 

    By Julia Baker April 29, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett school board approves 2022-23 operating budget

    Bartlett City Schools held the line on its annual budget while providing salary increases for employees. 

    By Michael Waddell April 29, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mulan plans to stay put, and Darius Rucker is coming back

    The Tennessee General Assembly has ended its session, a new cocktail bar is coming to the Edge District and LeMoyne Gardens loses its landmark designation.

    By Bianca Phillips April 29, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee General Assembly finishes legislative session

    On the last day of the session, lawmakers put the finishing touches on a bill that would lead to books being banned from schools and on Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding overhaul.

    By Ian Round April 28, 2022
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools’ full-time staff to receive bonuses

    In recent years, staff dealt with COVID-19. They aimed to teach students in a safe environment while also abiding by ever-changing guidelines.

    By Abigail Warren April 30, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Suit seeks records of MPD efforts to correct troubled officers’ behavior

    The lawsuit contends the public has a right to know how police supervisors attempted to intervene with Eric Kelly and others. 

    By Ben Wheeler April 28, 2022
  • State Government

    Piercey steps down as state Health Department head

    Dr. Lisa Piercey, the face of the state’s efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down from her post as Health Commissioner, Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday, April 28.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 28, 2022

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