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  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Primary strategy, Trump’s escort and Environmental Court

    The City Council Scorecard examines a vote on a resolution to deny former President Donald Trump a police escort to his Saturday appearance in Southaven, Mississippi. 

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2022
  • Metro

    Southern Baptists vote to keep way to track accused sex abusers

    “It will take a few years to change the culture and direction,” said Bruce Frank, whose task force has recommended reforms. “But without action to act differently, there is no repentance.”

    By The Associated Press June 14, 2022
  • Business

    First public bidder for MLGW electricity contract is familiar name

    At a meeting Tuesday, local residents in favor of a split from the Tennessee Valley Authority criticized MLGW’s bid process — and learned who submitted at least one of the power proposals. 

    By Keely Brewer June 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down

    Rosalyn Willis was the first leader of the agency after it gained autonomy from the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development in 2018.

    By Daja E. Henry June 15, 2022
  • State Government

    TN Attorney General asks to reverse order aimed at LGBTQ discrimination

    The USDA announced last month it could stop funding food aid organizations that discriminate on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.

    By Ian Round June 14, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Inspection finds senior high-rise ‘poses health hazard’ to its residents

    Code enforcement found 36 units with no air conditioning; 36 units had no hot water.

    By Bill Dries June 14, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Former MPD officer charged with sexually assaulting crime victim

    Bridges Randle, 47, allegedly sexually assaulted the woman after he reported to a vandalism call at her residence June 24, 2000. 

    By Julia Baker June 14, 2022
  • Update Education

    Latest state TCAP scores suggest students returning to pre-pandemic levels

    “I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Abigail Warren June 15, 2022
  • Shelby County

    New ordinance lets ex-offenders serve on Shelby County boards

    The ordinance, sponsored by by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner Jr., allows people with criminal histories to volunteer to serve. 

    By Julia Baker June 14, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Some say nay to Joris Ray; plus, Tigers and Grizzlies are coaching up

    MoSH exhibit shares local LGBTQ history, a new podcast features Memphis civil rights veterans and Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. breaks into the fashion business.

    By Bianca Phillips June 14, 2022
  • Education

    ‘Ray must go!’: Groups demand MSCS school system overhaul

    Two organizations held a joint press conference Monday to call for the resignation of the MSCS superintendent.

    By Alicia Davidson June 15, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Trump appearance at Landers Center different from past campaign rallies

    Prices to attend Saturday’s event range from $9 a person to watch a live feed from an overflow room to a $3,995 “presidential” package that was recently changed to a “buy one, get one free” deal.

    By Bill Dries June 14, 2022
  • Education

    Accelerating TN Tour drops by local schools to gauge summer learning

    The state’s education commissioner and others were in Shelby County to see how well programs are helping students stem learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Alicia Davidson June 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Code enforcement inspectors return to senior citizens high-rise

    The inspections come amid reports of no air conditioning as summer temperatures reach dangerous levels this week.

    By Bill Dries June 13, 2022
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Presleys give thumbs-up to ‘Elvis,’ and a Downtown building is getting ‘Lit’

    Suburban mayors are left in the dark on MLGW matters, a former Hickory Hill movie theater will become a school and an emergency response team ‘CARES’ about mental health. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 13, 2022
  • Premium Public Safety

    New mental health initiatives build on decades old ‘Memphis model’

    Local law enforcement and emergency responders are trying to keep people suffering from mental health crises out of the ER and out of jail. 

    By Aisling Mäki, Julia Baker June 13, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration

    Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.

    By Alicia Davidson June 13, 2022
  • Elections

    Two races in Shelby County Democratic primaries get recount

    The Tennessee Democratic Party’s primary board ordered recounts for the Shelby County Commission Districts 7 and 11 races.

    By Bill Dries June 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth

    The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.

    By Daja E. Henry June 14, 2022
  • 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
  • Premium The Early Word

    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

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