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  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘She was like a super woman’: Cristina Condori was quiet force behind local social justice issues

    “She was someone who believed deeply in the goodness of people and was just a relentless organizer. It was all about easing people’s suffering and helping people network together and be connected.”

    By Jane Roberts June 03, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County to fund school resource officers for all 39 district campuses

    Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.

    By Toni Lepeska June 02, 2022
  • Education

    U of M custodial staff demands changes

    “For the past year, custodians and technicians at the University of Memphis have not been treated with dignity.”

    By Kofi Whitehead June 02, 2022
  • Elections

    Collierville Planning commissioner to run for alderman

    Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.

    By Abigail Warren June 02, 2022
  • State Government

    State House Speaker says AR-15 ban not the answer to mass shootings

    Cameron Sexton says he sees no reason to ban AR-15 weapons in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting. Meanwhile in Washington Thursday, Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen was calling for such a ban.

    By Bill Dries June 02, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Crime rates increase in Memphis, Shelby County despite some decreases in violent crime

    Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up. 

    By Julia Baker June 02, 2022
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Penny’s Nitty Gritty: ‘Upscale Southern Fare’ with a touch of soul

    For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 05, 2022
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    The Early Word: Tigers lose Lester, and Penny will serve grits at the Westin

    There’s bad news for out-of-state University of Memphis students, a Shelby County Commissioner learns that she does actually live in Shelby County and a long-awaited community center renovation is complete.

    By Bianca Phillips June 02, 2022
  • Germantown

    GMSD budget speaks to strategic plan objectives

    The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.

    By Abigail Warren June 02, 2022
  • Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.

    Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.

    By Geoff Calkins June 01, 2022
  • Downtown

    Hardaway opening ‘Upscale Southern’ restaurant inside Westin Downtown

    Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern expected to be open in August.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 01, 2022
  • Education

    Out-of-state U of M students to see tuition increase

    “We’ve managed to keep a lid on tuition,” University of Memphis Board Chairman Doug Edwards said. 

    By Alicia Davidson June 02, 2022
  • Public Safety

    $500K in cocaine seized in I-40 traffic stop

    The cocaine, hidden in a speaker box in the back of the vehicle, was found during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near the Shelby and Fayette County line.

    By Julia Baker June 01, 2022
  • Arlington

    Amber Mills cleared by Chancery Court for reelection run

    A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.

    By Michael Waddell June 02, 2022
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    The Early Word: Critics say TVA’s secrecy is an issue, and Hershey’s gives Memphis music a break

    Art is coming back to Rust Hall, a Memphis builder invests in North Parkway and there’s new leadership at three hospitals.

    By Bianca Phillips June 01, 2022
  • Collierville

    Collierville school budget moves forward, but all eyes are on 2023

    Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.

    By Abigail Warren June 01, 2022
  • Health Care

    Baptist announces new leadership at three Memphis hospitals

    Brad Parsons has been promoted at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, while Allison Bosse has been promoted at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and the Baptist Children’s Hospital.

    By Aisling Mäki June 01, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Round property tax rate up or down?

    The Shelby County Commission Scorecard tracks how the commission votes went at the May 23 session on two key parts of the 2022 county budget season.

    By Bill Dries June 01, 2022
  • Metro

    TVA’s image takes a hit as it fights to keep Memphis contract

    Secrecy, political “jockeying” hurts Tennessee Valley Authority’s message, critics say.

    By Marc Perrusquia June 01, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Metal Museum, city sign lease for Rust Hall

    Terms of the 100-year lease include a $35 million renovation of the Overton Park landmark with money from private donors.

    By Bill Dries June 01, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County man killed in Ark. plane crash near Downtown

    The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.

    By Julia Baker May 31, 2022
  • Business

    Local film groups to host free set-building workshop

    Instructors who have worked on shows and films including “The Help,” “Bluff City Law” and “Women of the Movement” are leading a free set-building workshop.

    By Jasmine McCraven May 31, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Five indicted for involvement in shooting during funeral

    The shooting occurred Oct. 23, 2021 as a funeral procession for 16-year-old Je’Marco Smith was moving along in North Memphis. 

    By Julia Baker May 31, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: One Memphis Place gets a modern look; plus, what to buy at the farmers markets

    We remember the unofficial dog of Crosstown Concourse, inflation is giving DeSoto County a run for its money and you might want to slow down in Germantown. 

    By Bianca Phillips May 31, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    My Cup of Tea is a balm, but founder wants more

    My Cup of Tea sales are growing 30% annually and the Orange Mound-based company now boasts customers in 48 states. 

    By Jane Roberts May 31, 2022

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