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  • Metro

    Ford’s ‘gender mess’ tirade is latest from veteran councilman

    From calling a councilwoman “baby” to berating a city division director, Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford Sr. has a history of outbursts prior to Tuesday’s comments to two members of county government. 

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A star falls and the earth shakes

    Memphis, music mourn rapper Young Dolph; a parking proposal is postponed; and chicken is back at Crosstown. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 18, 2021
  • Education

    Harris adviser among finalists for TDOE turnaround superintendent

    Among three finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education position is Cedrick Gray, a longtime Memphis educator who currently serves as director of education for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ office. 

    By Daja E. Henry November 17, 2021
  • Downtown

    Board postpones action on proposed St. Jude garage

    St. Jude presented plans for its proposed garage to the Board of Adjustment Wednesday, but the board postponed the decision until its Dec. 22 meeting.

    By Julia Baker November 18, 2021
  • Metro

    Smiley, Lamar call for curfew

    Smiley called for working “together collectively to make a difference” and said a curfew would be a temporary measure.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2021
  • Music

    Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot in South Memphis

    Memphis rapper and Billboard Top 10 artist Young Dolph died at a local cookie shop after being fatally shot Wednesday, Nov. 17, spurring an outpouring of grief.

    By Yolanda Jones, Frida Qi November 19, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Beloved local brand sold for cheddar; plus, Landers gets large

    We’re talking about making cars and basketball stars, judging meat and our love for Whitehaven. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 17, 2021
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    Inked: Olive Branch lands distributor; Uptown renovation nearing completion

    A California company opens a distribution center in Olive Branch, the renovation of Tri State Iron Works nears completion and the Hilton Garden Inn is bought for $36 million by a Virginia-based investor.

    By Rob Moore November 18, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Jamita Swearengen is new council chair

    The council elected Jamita Swearengen as leader, rejected a convenience store with gas pumps at Broad and Tillman, gave final approval to a downzoning and approved more money for a fix of City Hall’s crumbling marble.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Council approves pipeline ordinance that ‘covers the universe of potential routes’

    The Memphis City Council approved one pipeline ordinance but denied another that would have kept oil pipelines from locating within 1,500 feet of schools, churches and parks.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2021
  • Public Safety

    13-year-old pleads guilty in shooting at South Memphis school

    Teen charged in shooting at Cummings K-8 School pleads guilty. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 16, 2021
  • Education

    U of M to require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff

    The university clarified that a September executive order from the Biden administration requiring vaccinations for federal contractors would apply to the university.

    By Daja E. Henry November 16, 2021
  • Metro

    City redistricting process comes back to life

    A move to form an ad hoc redistricing group for more public participation on the front end of drawing new district lines was tabled by the council in October. The sponsor brought it back briefly Tuesday, Nov. 16, in committee discussions.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A mask reversal in schools and a new plan for the James Lee House

    This morning’s roundup includes a sting operation, a special site design for Whataburger and an order to maintain the status quo. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 16, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Widow, UT work to honor Shelby County’s first COVID-19 victim

    On March 26, 2020, 20 days after his retirement party, Kenneth Bradshaw died. He was 64. Now a summer camp scholarship will honor his memory. 

    By David Waters November 16, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to punt consolidation charter commission into new year

    Also on the Tuesday, Nov. 16, City Council agenda are final votes on measures requiring more local review of pipelines, more money for City Hall’s crumbling marble problem and electing a new chairman for 2022.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission rearranges $2.25 million of ARPA funding

    Left unresolved is $7.9 million in ARPA spending for FedExForum that commissioners delayed action on. 

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County mayor and sheriff pay raise proposal does poorly in test vote

    The 21% raises garnered only two yes votes and two no votes in the first of three readings with seven county commissioners abstaining. The final vote is set for Dec. 20 and will take nine votes to be approved.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2021
  • Education

    All 1,000 appointments filled at SCS child vaccination event

    Shelby County schools will vaccinate about 1,000 of its students between the ages of 5 and 11 at the Board of Education this Friday and Saturday, according to the district. 

    By Daja E. Henry November 15, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    New anti-mandate legislation on hold ahead of court hearing

    Germantown Municipal School District reverses course, returns to masking Tuesday. 

    By Ian Round November 16, 2021
  • Public Safety

    MPD adds SCORPION unit to crime-fighting arsenal

    Memphis Police launches a new crime strategy to deal with ongoing violence. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 16, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A new Ford focus, planning for a ‘Klean’ event

    A toilet paper maker looks to the future, new laws ban COVID mandates and U of M athletes win two, lose one over the weekend. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 15, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission takes first of 3 votes on pay raise for mayor and sheriff

    The commission also votes Monday, Nov. 15, on $10.8 million in indirect federal American Rescue Plan Act funding delayed when the commission approved a budget for using most but not all of the federal funding.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2021
  • Metro

    Political Roundup: Lee says pandemic and related litigation continue

    Gov. Bill Lee was in East Memphis for a local political fundraiser Friday, just before signing five new laws from a special session of the Tennessee Legislature and allowing a sixth bill to become law without his signature. 

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2021
  • Public Safety

    More community forums on crime set for coming week

    Two more community forums aimed at gaining public input about violent crime are planned this week.

    By Yolanda Jones November 15, 2021

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