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    From arming teachers to restorative justice, keeping schools safer becomes focus

    Gov. Bill Lee said he’s open to arming teachers, despite evidence that when teachers have guns, the risk of gun violence increases. Restorative justice can’t stop violence on its own, but evidence shows it improves students’ grades and behavior.

    By Ian Round June 20, 2022
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    Let’s get quacking! California-based Metzer Farms opens Memphis hatchery

    Metzer Farms Hatchery, located on the outskirts of Cordova, offers ducks, geese and fowl for sale.

    By Alicia Davidson June 20, 2022
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    Join Magnolia Homes for their 15th annual Live Life Well® event

    With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.

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    Here’s what officials are doing to combat deed fraud in Shelby County

    Since 2018, 7,500 property owners in Shelby County have fallen victim to this form of identity theft. 

    By Julia Baker, Ian Round June 20, 2022
  • Education

    Southwest to hold Friday classes virtually for summer months

    Southwest Tennessee Community College has moved to virtual learning and academic services on Fridays only through Aug. 12, to help students and faculty save money on transportation.

    By Sam Hegenheiser June 23, 2022
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: He came to Memphis for Mike Tyson. He wound up as a dad of five.

    Brian Young moved to Memphis to stage the Tyson-Lewis fight. It was a huge success. But what happened next might be the best part of the story. Without ever expecting it, Young became a dad of five.

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    On Father’s Day, remembering what it means to have a stepdad by Eric Barnes

    By Geoff Calkins July 11, 2022
  • Health Care

    CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

    U.S. health officials on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.

    By The Associated Press June 18, 2022
  • Elections

    Trump teases second run during stop in Southaven

    While he never directly stated his plan for the next presidential election, throughout his speech Saturday and again during his closing remarks, Trump hinted at the possibility of a second run in 2024. 

    By Rob Moore June 21, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee Secretary of State arrested for DUI after leaving Bonnaroo

    Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett was arrested for driving under the influence Friday, June 17 after leaving the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Coffee County.

    By Ian Round June 18, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Juvenile Court Judge challenger says voters won’t ‘buy into’ change in incumbent’s outlook on juvenile justice

    On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael’s appearance on the show a week earlier looks like a change in Michael’s attitude toward juvenile justice reform but isn’t. 

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    With summer here, DeSoto County School Board gets into gear

    While students are away on their summer break, officials with DeSoto County Schools are working to accomplish all the duties necessary while classes are out of session.

    By Toni Lepeska June 18, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    ‘Unwelcome wagon,’ Trump’s remarks in Nashville set stage for Southaven visit

    The former president, the headliner at a conservative political conference on Saturday, offered a preview during a speech in Nashville of what he is likely to say.

    By Bill Dries June 20, 2022
  • Business

    Juneteenth Shop Black Festival returns in person

    The festival at the Pipkin Building celebrates Black-owned businesses.

    By Courtney Wilson June 17, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off

    Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 17, 2022
  • Metro

    Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader

    Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 17, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis in May loses big, and fans will get more (by par) at FedEx Cup

    There are new findings in the Bellevue Baptist sexual abuse case, retail spots are going fast in Germantown’s Thornwood and we offer ideas on how to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips June 17, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Additional police approved for Bartlett schools

    With increased concerns about school safety, Bartlett officials have added funds to the budget to provide police officers in the suburban district schools.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2022
  • Elections

    Recount confirms Henri Brooks, Miska Clay-Bibbs won Democratic primaries for County Commission

    The recount requested by two second-place finishers in the May primaries and approved by the state Democratic party’s primary board did not change the certified results.

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    U.S. Navy Leapfrogs parachute onto museum front lawn

    Five members of the U.S. Navy Leapfrog Team parachuted onto the front lawn of the Museum of Science and History Thursday, June 16, as part of Memphis Navy Week.

    By Alicia Davidson June 16, 2022
  • Business

    Memphis in May reports lowest attendance in more than two decades

    Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Christin Yates June 16, 2022
  • Premium Metro

    Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim

    New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.

    By Ben Wheeler June 16, 2022
  • Metro

    New Memphis Zoo CEO named

    Jim Dean will be replaced by former zookeeper — and longtime Memphis Zoo veteran — Matt Thompson. 

    By Jasmine McCraven June 16, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Love lives in Laurelwood, and First Horizon merger faces challenge

    We have some tee-rific news about Topgolf, Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent Joris Ray defends the district and gelato is coming to Central Station. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 16, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    While other areas quickly fill legislative vacancies, Shelby County has reasons to wait

    Republican-controlled county commissions in other parts of Tennessee have moved fast when state legislative seats open up, appointing replacements in less than a month.

    By Ian Round June 16, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: New voting machines, raises over bonuses and license-plate postage

    The County Commission Scorecard tracks the votes on the end of the budget season and several unrelated longstanding controversies the commission got off its plate in a marathon June 6 meeting.

    By Bill Dries June 16, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Local school districts pump more money — up to $33,000 every two weeks — into fuel for buses

    As gas prices continue to rise across the nation, Memphis-area school districts are feeling the pain at the pump, especially with diesel fuel nearing $6 a gallon. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2022

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