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  • 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
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    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
  • Public Safety

    Will judge make Alvin Motley video public?

    Shelby County General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi’s order barring representatives from either side in the proceedings to release the footage is set to expire Tuesday, when the accused will sit for a preliminary hearing. 

    By Matt Stroud September 27, 2021
  • State Government

    Teachers skeptical of summer learning camps’ ‘promising results’

    Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced good news last week — new summer literacy and math programs were a statewide success, with students seeing significant progress. But, some teachers and Democrats questioned the results, saying it’s too early to celebrate the data.

    By Ian Round September 27, 2021
  • Elections

    Salinas sets goals for local Democrats in 2022 elections

    Shelby County Democratic Party Chairwoman Gabby Salinas says a new political action committee approved for the local party is a start toward a better-organized Democratic effort in the state’s bluest county.

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Judge grants acquittal on 15 charges against Robinson

    In a ruling filed Sunday, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl Lipman granted a motion for acquittal on 15 counts against state Sen. Katrina Robinson in the federal theft, wire fraud and embezzlement trial, but denied a motion on 5 other counts.

    By Yolanda Jones September 27, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day honors heroes

    Gold Star Mother’s Day was created by a joint congressional resolution in 1936, and in 2011 the resolution was expanded by presidential proclamation to include families. A committee hopes to build a monument at Liberty Park.

    By Michael Waddell September 26, 2021
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    A year and a half in, how COVID fatigue is affecting us

    “We’re tired,” Sutton Mora, executive vice president and COO of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (CFGM) said, speaking for one and all. “That’s the word I keep using over and over.”

    Related story: Coping with pandemic stress: From walks outside to a new furry friend

    By Don Wade September 26, 2021
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    Coping with pandemic stress: From walks outside to a new furry friend

    The director of hospital services at Vanderbilt Behavior Health says the pandemic-associated stress has become like the underlying conditions that make the virus itself more dangerous.

    Related Story: A year and a half in, how COVID fatigue is affecting us

    By Don Wade September 28, 2021
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    Federal funds trigger new type of budget season for city and county

    The Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission are already getting requests from groups that want a share of the money.

    By Bill Dries September 25, 2021
  • Behind The Headlines

    ‘Behind The Headlines’ talks education, pipelines

    The WKNO Channel 10 program features a reporters’ roundtable discussion on a variety of topics, including passage of the first of three city ordinances out of the controversy over the Byhalia Connection crude oil pipeline project.

    By Bill Dries September 25, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    SCS reports new COVID cases among 324 students, 57 staff members

    Statewide, there have been 4,933 student cases and 755 staff cases reported as of Friday afternoon.

    By Daja E. Henry September 24, 2021
  • Collierville

    Collierville community gathers, prays for hope, peace

    About 100 gathered in front of Collierville Town Hall Friday for a prayer vigil following the shooting at Kroger on New Byhalia Road.

    By Julia Baker, Abigail Warren September 27, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Former MPD officer pleads guilty to official misconduct

    The allegation stemmed from a sexual relationship with a defendant.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 24, 2021

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