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  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Vote pumps brakes for Broad Ave. gas station

    The City Council Scorecard looks at how the votes lined up on the second rejection in three months for a convenience store with gas pumps at Broad Avenue and Tillman Street.

    By Bill Dries January 28, 2022
  • Election 2022 Elections

    Goodbye Morning Sun, hello new precincts

    County election commission does its first extensive precinct realignment in two decades.

    By Bill Dries January 28, 2022
  • Coronavirus

    Officials to pause issuance of health orders

    “We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 27, 2022
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 27.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 27, 2022
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    Tell us: What do you think about our metro Memphis coverage?

    Do you love Memphis news? More importantly, do you love talking about Memphis news? 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 27, 2022
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    The Early Word: Garage is a no-go; Memphis drivers are go, go, go

    Mayor Jim Strickland is promising higher pay for police officers, what spurs Ja Morant on and we’re clocking speeders ourselves. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2022
  • Metro

    Listen: House Speaker Sexton defends the state’s new district maps

    Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton discusses the controversial redrawing of House district lines on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2022
  • Shelby County

    State identifies $62 billion in infrastructure needs

    Republican state senators question whether everything on the list is truly needed.

    By Ian Round January 27, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Crime Crisis: Radar gun reveals rampant speeding in Memphis

    During four days, from weekday afternoons to weekend nights, The Daily Memphian took a radar gun to five locations in Shelby County and recorded the speed of 240 drivers.

    By Ronnie Ramos January 27, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland touts police pay raise proposal in State of the City address

    In addition to the pay raises, Strickland again called for changes in state laws, particularly around gun crimes, and doubled down on his earlier declaration that the local criminal justice system is a “revolving door.”

    By Bill Dries January 26, 2022
  • Coronavirus

    Reported new COVID cases drop below 900

    The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 26, 2022
  • Elections

    Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection in Germantown

    Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren January 26, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Man shot and killed by Shelby County SWAT officer

    A 20-year-old Memphis man was shot and killed by a SCSO SWAT officer during a standoff and chase in Cordova, Wednesday, Jan. 26. John Hunt died on the scene. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 26, 2022
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    The Early Word: Memphis goes back to schools, restaurateurs get a Blue Plate special

    A Bartlett commercial strip is part of a larger trend, a Cordova country club plans a more resort-style development and Whataburger is off the table in Collierville. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 26, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Two KIPP schools narrowly avoid closure

    Two North Memphis KIPP schools that were recommended to close will stay open, Memphis-Shelby County Schools decided in Tuesday’s board business meeting. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 26, 2022
  • Shelby County

    School district takes ‘swift action’ with new name, fewer schools

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools, as the board voted to be called Tuesday evening, decided on a slew of changes that will have hundreds of students start next school year somewhere different.

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    Two KIPP schools narrowly avoid closure

    By Daja E. Henry January 27, 2022
  • Elections

    Democratic primary for Shelby County mayor grows

    Additional candidates have filed petitions for the upcoming May primaries. 

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2022
  • Coronavirus

    AEL opens new COVID testing site

    No appointment is needed.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 25, 2022
  • Elections

    New Shelby County voting machines unlikely this year

    The first of the year’s elections is the May county primaries, with early voting starting in mid-April.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: We’re all over the map, Seth Henigan and drag racing

    Plus, a vax center reopens, Ja Morant ascends and we’re talking noods.

    By Mary Cashiola January 25, 2022
  • crime crisis Public Safety

    New proposal pushes tougher penalties for drag racing

    State Rep. John Gillespie, a Memphis Republican, intends to make it easier to prosecute drag racers with an offense more severe than mere reckless driving.

    By Ian Round January 25, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Commission considers Juvenile Court and a return of federal oversight

    Shelby County commissioners voted Monday, Jan. 24, to make a return of federal oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court a part of its legislative agenda in Washington D.C.

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Playground at women’s center puts abortion debate before commission

    The commission’s Democratic majority approved a $25,000 grant to fund a playground at the center in Midtown. People on both sides of the abortion issue had a lot to say before the vote.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2022
  • State Government

    U.S. House, state senate redistricting maps head to governor’s desk

    Several organizations have said the maps are a textbook example of gerrymandering and will lead to diminished voting power for people of color.

    By Ian Round January 25, 2022
  • Metro

    Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday

    It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 24, 2022

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