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  • Elections

    Robert Griffin announces run for Bartlett alderman

    Robert Griffin, a former Memphis in May official, joins a growing field of candidates seeking to replace Emily Elliott in Bartlett alderman Position 2.

    By Michael Waddell April 04, 2022
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    Memphis International Raceway may close, raising risk of street racing

    The Millington track is considered by many a safe place to race. But regulars worry that drag racers will move to the streets if plans to sell the track and build a warehouse move forward.

    By Julia Baker April 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Heading to the first election since 2020

    April marks the deadline to register to vote in the May 3 elections, the filing deadline for the August ballot, and the start of early voting ahead of the May 3 election day.

    By Bill Dries April 04, 2022
  • Education

    U of M looks to rent up to 300 beds before the fall semester

    Growing out-of-state enrollment and declining in-state enrollment are due in part to the looming “enrollment cliff” and the university’s improved prestige and R1 status.

    By Ian Round April 04, 2022
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    Bureaucratic traffic jam backs up new car tags and license plates

    The Daily Memphian readers chime in to share their experiences, which sometimes involve mail delivery issues. But County Clerk Wanda Halbert says there are other problems within county government. 

    By Bill Dries April 03, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Interfaith MLK PrayWalk honors King’s legacy

    MLK PrayWalk: An Interfaith Prayer Service and Walk of Hope started with a gathering at St. Peter’s Church and concluded on the grounds of the National Civil Rights Museum.

    By Alicia Davidson April 04, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Watch: The fight over terms for a TVA exit

    The leaders of the group “$450M For Memphis” talk on Behind The Headlines about their problems with the ongoing RFP process and why they are phasing out the group.

    By Bill Dries April 16, 2023
  • Business

    Spring Market opens at Agricenter

    Spring colors and spring spirit were on full display Friday, April 1, as patrons gathered at Agricenter International for the start of the annual Spring Market shopping event.

    By Alicia Davidson April 02, 2022
  • Elections

    Lawsuit challenges limited opening of early voting sites before Easter

    The Memphis Branch NAACP, along with two other organizations, has filed a lawsuit against the Shelby County Election Commission.

    By Bill Dries April 02, 2022
  • Elections

    Arlington resident challenging incumbent for alderman seat

    Jordan Hinders is challenging incumbent alderman Oscar Brooks for the Position 4 seat later this year.

    By Michael Waddell April 01, 2022
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    The Early Word: Something fishy and the return of the Peabody rooftop

    The University of Memphis offers free post-trauma care for young patients at Le Bonheur, former Mid-South Food Bank president Susan H. Sanford passes and we make a case for Grizzlies league awards. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 01, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Susan Sanford, civic leader and benefactor, dies at 77

    The former development director for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Sanford served as president and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank for nearly two decades.

    By David Waters March 31, 2022
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    The Early Word: More hotels are coming Downtown, and the Orpheum gets some privacy

    White House budget proposal includes money for Memphis buses, Action News 5 gets a makeover and Memphis Area Transit Authority offers free shuttle service for Beale Street Music Festival attendees.

    By Bianca Phillips March 31, 2022
  • Collierville

    Collierville moves forward with $8 million expansion of new high school

    Some four years after its opening, Collierville High already is facing some growing pains and has plans for a new 29,500-square-foot expansion.

    By Abigail Warren March 31, 2022
  • On the Record

    White House budget proposal includes funding for Memphis’ first rapid transit

    On The Daily Memphian’s On The Record podcast, Rep. Steve Cohen talks about the proposed system, in which buses would have their own lanes and would be timed to hit green lights. 

    By Bill Dries March 31, 2022
  • Metro

    7 hurt in Arkansas tornado; storms move into Deep South

    The National Weather Service said that tornado would be rated “at least EF-2,” which would mean wind speeds reached 111-135 mph (178-217 kph).

    By The Associated Press March 31, 2022
  • Metro

    WMC-TV’s Action News 5 promotes three

    Arianna Poindexter will now co-anchor the morning newscasts alongside Andrew Douglas, Kelli Cook will serve as the weekend anchor and Joy Redmond will join Joe Birch in the early and late newscasts as co-anchor.

    By Jasmine McCraven April 01, 2022
  • Education

    Manassas alumni brunch returns for 27th year after two-year hiatus

    The event will be held Sat, April 2 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn located at 3700 Central Avenue. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 30, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Orpheum Theatre ownership transferred after $1 sale

    The Orpheum Theatre is now under private ownership after the Orpheum Theatre Group officially signed the deed Monday, March 28.

    By Alicia Davidson March 31, 2022
  • Music

    MATA to offer free rapid shuttle for Beale Street Music Fest

    To accommodate Beale Street Music Festival fans used to staying in Downtown hotels, a free rapid bus shuttle from Downtown to Liberty Park will be offered for this year’s festival.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2022
  • Update Education

    Local schools closing early due to inclement weather

    Memphis-area school systems are releasing students early due to hazardous weather conditions predicted for this afternoon. 

    By Abigail Warren, Julia Baker March 30, 2022
  • Metro

    Afternoon winds could get up to 55 mph, severe weather possible

    Today’s forecast includes the possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2022
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    The Early Word: Money for bigger docks might be coming, but Foo Fighters are definitely not

    Germantown says “yes” to new homes and “no” to new rentals, former Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell is named chair of the Election Commission and Dixon Gallery & Gardens extends free admission through 2024.

    By Bianca Phillips March 30, 2022
  • Elections

    What change in the DA’s office could look like on first day

    On The Daily Memphian’s On The Record Podcast, the three Democratic primary contenders for Shelby County District Attorney General discussed what happens in the prosecutor’s office on day one if they upset incumbent Amy Weirich in August.

    By Bill Dries March 30, 2022
  • Elections

    What a Democratic District Attorney’s office would look like

    Each of the three Democratic primary candidates for Shelby County District Attorney General pledge to make deep reforms in the prosecutor’s office.

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    What change in the DA’s office could look like on first day

    By Bill Dries April 04, 2022

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