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  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: The pay raise votes

    The County Commission Scorecard looks at the second- reading vote on pay raises for some of the county’s top elected officials and the political perils of raising your own pay while preparing to run for re-election.

    By Bill Dries December 13, 2021
  • Metro

    Why is the South prone to Dec. tornadoes?

    Spring is typically considered tornado season, but the Southeast experiences a second peak in tornadic activity in the fall and early winter, and winter tornadoes are not uncommon.

    By The Associated Press December 12, 2021
  • Arts & Culture

    Butterfly exhibit coming to Memphis Zoo

    Hundreds of native butterflies will be featured in a new exhibit, coming May 2022. There’s also time to take in the Zoo Lights display and ice skating, open through New Year’s Day.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 13, 2021
  • Metro

    Storms leave dozens dead in 5 states, including 4 in West TN

    Four Tennesseans are dead, and Gov. Bill Lee calls Weakley County destruction in Dresden “about the saddest thing I’ve ever seen.”

    By The Associated Press December 11, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    First 2 cases of Omicron variant identified in Shelby County

    ‘These results indicate the variant may already be spreading in Shelby County and possibly elsewhere in the state,’ Shelby County Health Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 11, 2021
  • Metro

    A list of the deadliest U.S. tornadoes

    At the top of the list is a twister that roared through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana on March 18, 1925, claiming 695 lives.

    By The Associated Press December 11, 2021
  • Metro

    Storms may have killed at least 70 in Ky.

    Two deaths were confirmed in Arkansas, and three in northwest Tennessee — two in Lake County and one in Obion County.

    By The Associated Press December 11, 2021
  • Education

    GOP proposal would ban state funding for undocumented students

    The Tennessee Department of Education would be prohibited from providing funding for undocumented students under a new Republican proposal, the legality of which was immediately questioned by immigrant advocates.

    By Ian Round December 11, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Watch: MATA says on-demand ride-share service outperforming expectations

    On “Behind The Headlines,” the bus transit system’s CEO and its new chief of staff say the ride-share service in the Whitehaven, Boxtown and Westwood areas is being used much more than the bus route system in the area was. 

    By Bill Dries December 11, 2021
  • Education

    Judge rules schools can enforce mask mandates

    The decision doesn’t declare a statewide mask mandate, nor does it force school districts to require universal masking. But it does prevent students from opting out of mask mandates if their schools have them.

    By Ian Round December 10, 2021
  • Metro

    Thunderstorms, damaging winds forecast

    Rough weather was predicted for Friday night, with a tornado watch issued until 11 p.m. Here are a few tips in case of a disaster.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 11, 2021
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Tornado weather, Birds Aren’t Real and basketball fans react to Brooks

    Severe weather is on the horizon, Penny asks for prayers and sweet potato pancakes get a shout-out.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 10, 2021
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Bus building driver in new development; state Sen. questions FedEx fees

    A new ’Zone opens Downtown, a Klansman’s name is closer to coming down and a restaurant that shut down for COVID is ready to reopen. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 10, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Consolidation seldom mentioned at joint city-county meeting

    A Thursday, Dec. 9, joint session of Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners drew sparse attendance from the two bodies. 

    By Bill Dries December 09, 2021
  • Downtown

    U.S. Senate passes bill to remove ex-Klansman’s name from Memphis’ federal building

    U.S. Senate has passed a bill to remove a former Klansman’s name from Memphis’ federal building. The measure now goes to President Biden.

    By Marc Perrusquia December 09, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Mulroy makes three as he announces for high-profile DA race

    The race for District Attorney General is taking shape as a key moment and a key office in the debate about criminal justice reform in a city where violent crime is rising.

    By Bill Dries December 09, 2021
  • Premium State Government

    State senator says FedEx should give Tennessee a break on delivery contract

    “(Dozens of) other states don’t have to do a single thing for FedEx, and yet we’re doing almost $150 million worth of tax breaks,” state Sen. Todd Gardenhire said Tuesday.

    By Ian Round December 09, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, opens extra dose to age 16

    There’s one more step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must formally recommend the boosters for this age group and a decision is expected soon.

    By The Associated Press December 09, 2021
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Brooks calls BS; U of M has cradle to college plans

    Redbirds join UFC and Bull Riders organization, an NBA scout sounds off about the Tigers and we’re ready for Porch beers in Bartlett. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 09, 2021
  • Education

    Bolton High students learn about pathways to careers in agriculture

    The AgriSTEM program, part of the district’s college, career and technical education program, featured the school’s first Ag Day.

    By Daja E. Henry December 08, 2021
  • Education

    U of M high school to open in Orgel center, thanks to $1M donation

    The space co-hosting the University of Memphis’ University Middle and University High School will bear the name of SCS board member Billy Orgel and his wife Robin, after the couple committed $1 million to the schools. 

    By Daja E. Henry December 09, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Mulroy likely to enter District Attorney General’s race

    Mulroy, a two-term Shelby County commissioner and 2014 candidate for Shelby County mayor, has invited several county elected officials for the Thursday, Dec. 9, announcement in Midtown.

    By Bill Dries December 08, 2021
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools names special education director

    Jill Church will succeed Joyce Keohane, who retired during the summer as special education director.

    By Abigail Warren December 08, 2021
  • Update Elections

    Lee Harris formally launches re-election campaign

    Harris has had a campaign treasurer for his second term effort since 2019. But the Wednesday, Dec. 8 release of the video is the first sign of life in that re-election effort, which will come with challengers.

    By Bill Dries December 08, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

    Pfizer says a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new Omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.

    By The Associated Press December 08, 2021

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