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  • Coronavirus

    Anti-vaxxers hold ‘Freedom Rally’ in Civic Center Plaza

    An anti-vax “Freedom Rally” Downtown Wednesday drew several dozen people including a candidate for Tennessee governor and two congressional candidates.

    By Bill Dries September 29, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Jury to begin deliberations in Katrina Robinson trial

    The jury in state Sen. Katrina Robinson’s trial, where she is accused of wire fraud ,will deliberate on Thursday. If convicted of the charges, Robinson faces up to 20 years in prison. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 29, 2021
  • Public Safety

    County’s legal bills more than $341,000 as reported COVID conditions strain 201 Poplar

    The county is paying an average of $34,000 per month to a Jackson, Tennessee, law firm to represent Sheriff Floyd Bonner in a federal lawsuit. 

    By Matt Stroud September 30, 2021
  • Update State Government

    State Dept. of Health simplifies booster eligibility

    If federal guidance on who needs a booster shot seems complicated and long, the state commissioner of health shortens it to two words: “should” and “may.”

    By Jane Roberts September 29, 2021
  • Metro

    Highland by Treadwell Middle gets up to $25K from Bloomberg Philanthropies

    Highland Avenue by Treadwell Middle School, north of Sam Cooper Parkway, will become more pedestrian and bicycle friendly with a grant of up to $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies. 

    By Bill Dries September 29, 2021
  • Metro

    Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 312 new cases per day

    There are 3,855 reported active coronavirus cases, 1,267 — or 33% — of them pediatric.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 29, 2021
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett latest suburb to formally oppose consolidation

    Bartlett Chief Administrative Officer Mark Brown said the six suburban mayors agreed to adopt resolutions in opposition to consolidation that’s recently been brought up again.

    By Omer Yusuf September 29, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Catching Lightning at the megasite ... and maybe at Tigers practice

    The University of Memphis wants to open a high school, Tigers basketball had a party at practice yesterday and we’re considering what Ford’s future plant will mean for the Mid-South. Plus, we have ALL the festival news. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 29, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    The long drive to making cars closer to Memphis

    Memphis and the surrounding region lost out when the state’s original auto corridor was established in Middle Tennessee almost 40 years ago. But the new Ford plant in Haywood County comes with lessons from that pursuit as well as doubts and the prospect of more change beyond the electric vehicles powered by batteries made at the megasite.

    By Bill Dries September 29, 2021
  • Education

    School board approves U of M high school after contentious discussion

    A University of Memphis high school has been approved to open next school year, despite the urges of two SCS board members who pushed for establishment of protocols and further discussion about the school. 

    By Daja E. Henry September 29, 2021
  • State Government

    Robinson takes stand, denies charges, says she was ‘dragged through the mud’

    Katrina Robinson testified Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the federal wire fraud and embezzlement case against her. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 28, 2021
  • Public Safety

    GRAPHIC CONTENT: Video at Gregory Livingston hearing shows Alvin Motley shooting death at Kroger fuel center

    Prosecuting attorneys on Tuesday played graphic video of armed security guard Gregory Livingston shooting and killing Alvin Motley Jr. at a Kroger Fuel Center on Aug. 7.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 28, 2021
  • Education

    Six Memphis-area schools receive reward status on state report card

    Despite the learning loss that students faced after losing about a year of in-classroom instruction, the Tennessee Department of Education’s school report cards have designated six schools in the Memphis area as reward schools.

    By Daja E. Henry September 28, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Judge sends Livingston case to grand jury in Alvin Motley shooting death

    Grand jury will determine whether second-degree murder charges will go forward, or whether different charges should be applied.

    By Julia Baker September 28, 2021
  • Performing Arts

    2022 Memphis in May moving to Liberty Park

    Barbecue fest was actually held at Liberty Park in 2011 after flooding on the Mississippi River necessitated it be moved. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 28, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Megasite lands ‘tough’ tenant; police talk motive in Kroger shooting

    Who’s eligible for a COVID booster, why a federal judge acquitted a state senator and Dulberger’s leaving just as Wahlburgers is opening. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 28, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Ford out as County Commission budget committee chairman

    After two contentious budget seasons, commission chairman Willie Brooks has changed up what is the most critical committee assignment in county government. 

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Chairman’s new committee causes rancor in County Commission

    When chairman Willie Brooks created a study group Monday on possible local government changes without a vote, some commissioners call it a consolidation committee in all but name, causing chairman Reginald Milton to quit.

    By Bill Dries September 28, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Prosecutors’ numbers didn’t add up, judge says after dismissal of some Robinson counts

    U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman says calculation of money allegedly misspent by state Sen. Katrina Robinson from grant funds was flawed.

    By Yolanda Jones September 27, 2021
  • Health Care

    New health order offers clarity on boosters, OSHA vaccination standard

    Also stresses adherence to the mask mandate in K-12 schools and where compliance issues can be reported. 

    By Jane Roberts September 27, 2021
  • Premium Business

    Memphis firm designs new Tennessee license plates

    “As a lifelong Tennessean and business owner, it was an honor to be selected by the State of Tennessee for this project,” said Jacob Savage, founder and CEO of Speak Creative. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 28, 2021
  • State Government

    Here’s who can get a COVID-19 booster shot in TN

    Some groups may get a booster dose, while other groups should get it, state health officials said. 

    By Ian Round September 27, 2021
  • Public Safety

    MPD to offer $15K signing bonus for new officers

    The city’s current goal is a police force of 2,500 officers.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 27, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: ‘Tina’ and the Tonys, Kroger, and Robinson walks (on some charges)

    A view into The ’Vous may be coming to a streaming service near you, we’re reeling over the end of our winning streak and wondering when a controversial video could be released. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 27, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission takes up proposed consolidation compromise

    The second part of the City Council-County Commission move toward a consolidation charter proposal showed up unexpectedly in committee session last week on the county side. And it was panned by most of the seven commissioners present even after a compromise to consider steps short of a merger of the two governments.

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2021

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