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  • Behind The Headlines

    Judge touts ‘incredible changes’ in Juvenile Court system, his own outlook

    Dan Michael makes the case on “Behind The Headlines” for court reforms and changes in the police interactions with Black children. It’s a very different view than the one he took five years ago.

    By Bill Dries June 11, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    If the shoe fits: Homeless get right-size footwear thanks to thoughtful plan

    COVID gutted the distribution networks for street gold like shoes, belts and sleeping bags. But Pam Scarbrough of Community Alliance for the Homeless found a way around it.

    By Jane Roberts June 11, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Malco Majestic sold for $2.5 million

    After $50 million entertainment hub deal stalls, former movie theater in Hickory Hill has new owners, new vision. 

    By Neil Strebig June 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Kustoff named to House Ways and Means Committee

    Republican U.S. Representative says it’s “a seat at the table on issues such as taxes, trade and healthcare” for constituents in West Tennessee and the Mid-South region.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Driver that collided with MATA bus was not shot, MPD says

    Memphis Police say the driver of a car that struck a MATA bus Thursday, June 9, had not been shot as MPD originally reported.

    By Julia Baker June 10, 2022
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    The Early Word: TVA break-up won’t see ‘huge’ savings, but The Reigning Sound is breaking up

    A Bartlett summer camp caters to kids with ‘diverse abilities,’ Eads is getting a 108-foot-tall statue and there’s a new Mexican restaurant in the old Pancho’s.

    By Bianca Phillips June 10, 2022
  • Business

    Lighthearted Barty Awards spotlight Bartlett business achievements

    The awards recognized outstanding achievements in the business community.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Opinion: Extending term limits is about a desire to stay in power

    Let’s not kid ourselves: Council’s effort to extend term limits is not about ensuring a better and more equitable government.

    By Bryce W. Ashby June 09, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW savings less than expected under new power proposals

    For years, advocates have said MLGW could save hundreds of millions of dollars annually by leaving TVA and buying electricity from someone else. But savings of “huge dollars” didn’t materialize in the latest proposals from other providers.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    At Camp Able, mission one is removing barriers

    Camp Able is a week like none other at St. Columba Conference & Retreat Center in Bartlett, where campers with disabilities spin through a rotation of physical pursuits as if weights had fallen from their feet.

    By Jane Roberts June 09, 2022
  • Update Metro

    Driver shot before colliding with MATA bus

    Officers believed the driver involved in the crash had been shot. 

    By Julia Baker June 10, 2022
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    The Early Word: U of M hires first Black baseball coach, and historic Cotton Row buildings see new life

    Gov. Bill Lee says “we’re not looking at gun laws” in plan to improve school security, Olive Branch has a new top cop (and even he was surprised) and a Bartlett blues woman is remembered.

    By Bianca Phillips June 09, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown school board adopts library book policy, though parts of it may be ‘problematic’

    The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.

    By Abigail Warren June 09, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson

    The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.

    By Neil Strebig June 08, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch stays in-house selecting Bill Cox as police chief

    Olive Branch’s new police chief steps up to his new role after serving as the department’s deputy chief.

    By Toni Lepeska June 08, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Two law-enforcement unions endorse Amy Weirich for district attorney

    Weirich, a Republican who has been in office since 2011, is running for reelection. She faces Democrat Steve Mulroy in the August county general election.

    By Julia Baker June 14, 2022
  • Downtown

    South Point Grocery to host live music in June

    The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.

    By Alicia Davidson June 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Gov. Bill Lee focuses on school security in gun debate

    Wednesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made his first extensive public comments on a Monday executive order on gun violence in schools. “We’re not looking at gun laws right now,” he told reporters.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2022
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    The Early Word: Remembering ‘The Bloody on the Muddy,’ and the monorail might get moving

    The Carrefour plan moves ahead, Memphis Starbucks workers vote to unionize and the kid who famously touched Barack Obama’s hair has plans to attend the University of Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Resolution to deny Trump security fizzles at City Hall

    A city council resolution calling for Memphis Police to not get involved in any escort of the former President if he comes through the city later this month didn’t make it to Tuesday’s council agenda.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council closes budget season with $2.70 tax rate, boost to some pay raises

    The council also narrowed a plan to increase the pay of city employees to one that adds 1% to the pay of about 2,000 unrepresented employees.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Final vote delayed on ballot question to allow partisan primaries

    The city charter change still has plenty of time to make the November ballot. The council has already approved another ballot question on extending term limits for the August ballot.

    By Bill Dries June 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis eyes commercial clean-energy program

    The program could provide low-cost loans to businesses wanting clean energy upgrades. 

    By Keely Brewer June 08, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Juvenile Justice Board discusses rising gun violence, issues call to action

    More than two years after their last in-person meeting, members of the Juvenile Justice Board gathered to “reintroduce” the board to community members.

    By Julia Baker June 09, 2022
  • Metro

    Dallas tech startup partners with City of Memphis for vo-tech apprenticeship

    The apprenticeship is a paid, eight-week accelerated program that will enable students to move into careers as electricians upon completion of the program.

    By Aarron Fleming June 09, 2022

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