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  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Reappraisal test vote and Wellpath deja vu

    The Daily Memphian Scorecard on important commission votes reveals the votes are close for now when it comes to the idea of a property reappraisal for taxation purposes every other year. And it shows commissioners willing to give one more chance to resolve a long-running contract controversy.

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2021
  • Transportation & Logistics

    April 23 Byhalia Connection pipeline hearing delayed

    Plans to build a 49-mile pipeline to transport crude oil from southwest Memphis to another pipeline at a connecting point near Byhalia, Mississippi, have run into delays on a couple of different fronts.

    By Blake Fontenay April 21, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Harris presents $1.4B consolidated county budget

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris cited the ongoing impact of the pandemic in saying there would be no attempt to raise the tax rate after recertification. Harris also outlined a six-year, $32 million plan to beef up the county fire department.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: New cases over 100, one new death

    The new cases and tests gave the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.

    By Elle Perry April 22, 2021
  • Public Safety

    TBI investigating possible police shooting during traffic stop

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday it was investigating “the circumstances leading to a possible officer-involved shooting.”

    By Yolanda Jones April 21, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    New police chief pick faces tough audience on violent crime

    In a recent interview, Memphis’ nominee for police chief talked about officer training, violence intervention, and why she initially pulled her application from the city’s search for a new head of police. 

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2021
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Zoo to be featured on ‘World’s Greatest!...’

    The show will air on Bloomberg TV at 2:30 p.m. April 25 and May 2. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 21, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: The Pipkin’s new problem, plus Memphis’ own Black Sheep

    We’ve got Plains speak about the Byhalia Connection pipeline, what Rhodes College is sending into space, where we’re going in 2024, and what’s going on with Memphis taxes. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 21, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Council members split over blight priorities

    Meanwhile, the council delayed for two weeks a first reading vote on historic overlay district status for the Crosstown area.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Strickland says budget would stabilize city from pandemic’s reach

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing a $716 million operating budget and an $89 million capital budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. It also includes 2% pay raises for firefighters and police.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Local activists react with tears of joy to guilty verdict in Minneapolis trial

    Local activists shed tears of joy after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd. 

    Related story:

    Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges

    By Yolanda Jones April 20, 2021
  • Premium Education

    Here’s what (Memphis?) Shelby County Schools will look like over the next 10 years

    “Reimagine 901” includes school closures, new buildings, improvements or expansions to existing schools, investment in deferred building maintenance, as well as bilingual immersion programs and fine arts.

    By Daja E. Henry April 20, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Low vaccine turnout raises questions about how long military needed at Pipkin

    Demand, even with $20 gift cards, is at one-third of the capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

    By Jane Roberts April 20, 2021
  • Update Public Safety

    Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges

    The jury reached its verdict on the George Floyd case Tuesday after deliberating about 10 hours over two days in a city on edge against another outbreak of unrest.

    Related story:

    Local activists react with tears of joy to guilty verdict in Minneapolis trial

    By The Associated Press April 20, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: New cases dip to under 70

    The number of new coronavirus cases reported today is the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.

    By Elle Perry April 20, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the April 20 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The number of new coronavirus cases in Shelby County on Tuesday, April 20 is the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 20, 2021
  • Update Business

    Council delays action on pipeline ordinance

    Memphis City Council is delaying final consideration of an ordinance that would restrict oil pipeline development within the city limits, but apparently not in response to a peace offering from a company that wants to build such a pipeline.

    By Blake Fontenay April 20, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Pipeline questions continue; plus, the evolution of Penny Hardaway

    A local researcher is uncovering asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, without the infected still ever knowing, SCS is planning to open and close schools and there was double drama last night at the Grizz game. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 20, 2021
  • Premium Shelby County

    Leftover blood tests lead to COVID revelation

    A U of M researcher combing through hundreds of local samples has found almost double the coronavirus antibodies expected. 

    By Jane Roberts April 20, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland takes budget proposal to council

    The mayor has offered no clues on the specifics of the budget, but he is not expected to propose a property tax hike. However, setting the property tax rate will be more complicated this year.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2021
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Byhalia pipeline case tests eminent domain law

    Can a private oil pipeline company force private property owners to provide access to their land? The eminent domain case involving the Byhalia Connection project will attempt to answer that question.

    By Blake Fontenay April 20, 2021
  • Education

    SCS’ ‘Reimagine 901’ plan includes new builds, school closures

    Superintendent Joris Ray’s proposed plan will include two school closures, five new buildings, improvements or expansions to 13 existing schools and a substantial investment in deferred building maintenance.

    By Daja E. Henry April 19, 2021
  • Education

    U of M announces search committee for new president

    Sixteen-person team represents U of M board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni and public. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 19, 2021
  • Education

    Kelsey drops amendment regarding Germantown legacy schools

    Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.

    By Abigail Warren April 19, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported

    The 152 cases come from 1,967 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 7.7%.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 19, 2021

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