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  • Public Safety

    Democrats call for unity to defeat incumbent DA

    Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Shelby County District Attorney came together Monday to call for unity and a change to the criminal justice system by defeating current District Attorney Amy Weirich. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2022
  • Elections

    Election precinct changes met with accusations of disenfranchisement

    The county could see new voting machines by August of this year, but two issues indicate overall differences between the Shelby County Commission and the Election Commission. 

    By Bill Dries March 01, 2022
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    MATA announces ‘3 new innovative steps’ toward expansion

    Changes and improvements include a one-year expansion of on-demand Go901 service, implementation of the MATA tracker, and the obtaining of $46 million in funding toward its mConnect bus rapid transit system.

    By Julia Baker February 28, 2022
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    The Early Word: The reason your mail is late, plus how DeSoto County is handling pot

    A former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney pleads guilty to conspiracy charges, the Tigers deliver a win against the Shockers and Jennifer Biggs helps with your Fat Tuesday plans.

    By Bianca Phillips March 01, 2022
  • Elections

    District 4 Republican primary skirmish survives challenge

    The county commission Republican primary between incumbent Brandon Morrison and challenger Jordan Carpenter is the only contested GOP primary on the May ballot. 

    By Abigail Warren, Bill Dries February 28, 2022
  • Business

    Memphis mail problems affect businesses and bills

    Months after a Postal Service slowdown in first-class mail delivery, the USPS estimate of 2.7 days to deliver parcels and letters doesn’t match what we heard from readers.

    By Bill Dries March 07, 2022
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    Teach for America alum gives Orange Mound some juice

    Over the past several years, Britney Thornton has emerged as a leader through her work with the homeless and the underserved.

    By Julia Baker February 28, 2022
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: From local elections to international events

    Janika White opened her campaign for District Attorney General Saturday while federal legislators from Tennessee weighed in on the Ukraine situation. 

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2022
  • Shelby County

    ‘I’m just trying to keep from getting sick’

    Despite shifts in CDC guidelines, a mask giveaway hosted by the Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has plenty of takers. 

    By Alicia Davidson February 26, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    CDC, MSCS loosen mask restrictions amid declining case numbers

    Amid a decreasing threat of COVID-19 infection, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave most Americans the green light Friday, Feb. 25, to ditch the mask indoors.

    By Alicia Davidson February 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Judge orders new trial for local activist

    A judge Friday ordered a new trial for activist Pamela Moses after she was convicted for illegally attempting to register to vote. A new trial date has not been set. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 25, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission to get final list for Senate vacancy

    The commission won’t fill the vacancy until next month but most if not all of the names on the list are expected to be those running in the August primaries for a full four-year term in Nashville.

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2022
  • Metro

    CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip, with less of a focus on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals.

    By The Associated Press February 25, 2022
  • Elections

    Torrey Harris seeking appointment to Robinson’s former state Senate seat

    Harris joins state Rep. London Lamar and nonprofit leader Rhonnie Brewer in seeking the Senate seat, which has been vacant since Feb. 2.

    By Ian Round February 28, 2022
  • Elections

    Nonprofit leader joins Democratic primary for open state Senate seat

    There’s a new contender for an open school board seat while more incumbent judges file for re-election.

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Man charged in Rhodes student’s death back in court next month

    Rainess Holmes made a court appearance on Friday, Feb. 25.

    By Yolanda Jones February 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Former Shelby County prosecutor pleads guilty to conspiracy

    Glenda Adams faces up to five years in prison.

    By Yolanda Jones February 25, 2022
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    The Early Word: An end to residency requirements, Tigers take Temple and an adorable fish-shaped cake

    FedEx Corp. suspends Ukraine operations, MATA may go autonomous and the Shelby County Health Department wants you to let them know if you’ve got COVID. Plus, the downtown gets a swanky new supper club.

    By Bianca Phillips February 25, 2022
  • Metro

    Rep. Steve Cohen near Ukraine as Sen. Marsha Blackburn meets with Trump

    U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis had a front-row seat Thursday, Feb. 24, for Russia’s political defense of its invasion of Ukraine.

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2022
  • State Government

    Voucher law that applies only to Shelby County and Nashville returns to TN Supreme Court

    “We are primarily arguing that this is an infringement on the counties’ sovereignty,” former Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper said on behalf of MSCS and MNPS.

    By Ian Round February 24, 2022
  • Metro

    Sentencing hearing date reset for former state senator

    The sentencing hearing was originally set for Thursday, March 3.

    By Yolanda Jones February 25, 2022
  • Metro

    Health Dept. launches site to report at-home COVID test results

    The local task force revealed a new testing results portal at its second-to-last COVID briefing as well as a vaccination event in partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 24, 2022
  • Metro

    MATA to explore adding self-driving vehicles to its fleet

    MATA will work with Virginia-based Moment AI to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles. The vehicles would still require an operator.

    By Rob Moore February 24, 2022
  • Update State Government

    General Assembly passes ban on police, fire residency requirements — for Memphis only

    The bill was amended to apply only to Memphis. It will become law with Gov. Bill Lee’s signature.

    By Ian Round February 25, 2022
  • Update Education

    After decades, students ‘deserve a billion dollar increase,’ Gov. says

    The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement bill would increase funding for schools without raising taxes, Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn says.

    By Daja E. Henry February 24, 2022

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