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  • Public Safety

    Shelby County to build transitional housing for ex-offenders

    The county began demolition of a house next to the Office of Reentry Monday, April 25, and will soon begin construction.

    By Julia Baker May 05, 2022
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen College to celebrate presidential inauguration Friday

    LeMoyne-Owen College is celebrating its new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs with a series of events this week. The president’s investiture was delayed more than a year by COVID-19.

    By Daja E. Henry May 04, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Third Better Community Summit planned in North Memphis

    The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies. 

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Gilliom leaves as county CAO for Allworld position

    Dwan Gilliom referred to the new position with Allworld as the end of his career in public service.

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County budget proposal includes 5-cent drop to tax rate

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris outlined his budget proposal the day after winning the Democratic primary for county mayor and advancing to the August county general election in his quest for a second term.

    By Bill Dries May 05, 2022
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    The Early Word: Harris, Mulroy win primaries, and Morant wins ‘best game’ of his career

    Veteran WDIA host Bobby O’Jay has died, Graceland Too makes a comeback (sort of) and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art launches national director search. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Three Democratic clerks fall to rival Democrats in Tuesday primaries

    Only one of the incumbent Democratic clerks from 2018’s Democratic sweep of the offices was without a challenge from within the party. Three of the incumbents didn’t survive to advance to the August county general election.

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Harris wins mayoral primary handily, faces Morgan in August

    Incumbent Democratic County Mayor Lee Harris defeated challenger Ken Moody. Harris said he expects a hard-fought contest in the general election contest with Republican nominee Worth Morgan. 

    By Bill Dries May 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Shante Avant wins Democratic primary race for County Commission District 5

    “It’s quite simple, the Democrat primary voters have decided who they want as their candidate,” Folsom said. “It was a well-fought race despite the incredibly low turnout.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Steve Mulroy wins Democratic primary for DA

    Steve Mulroy will face incumbent District Attorney General Amy Weirich in the general elections in August. 

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2022
  • Elections

    Morrison edges Carpenter in District 4 Republican race

    District 4 was the only contested Republican race on the May 3 ballot.

    By Abigail Warren May 04, 2022
  • Update State Government

    Reaction divided to leaked Supreme Court opinion on abortion

    City and state representatives in Washington react to the leaked draft of a high court opinion that indicates it is about to overturn the landmark ruling that legalized abortion in the U.S.

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts May 03, 2022
  • Public Safety

    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
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    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
  • Premium City of Memphis

    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

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