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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: MLGW dispute gets some juice; plus, the fast and the fashionable

    It's Monday, May 11, and Sen. Lamar Alexander is in quarantine but leading a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. A new, coronavirus-born business is skating into its next chapter, and the new housing market is doing better than you think. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 11, 2020
  • Opinion

    Local news has never been so critical - yet the industry is in trouble

    Just over two years ago, a nonprofit called Memphis Fourth Estate Inc. began operation. I am fortunate to be one of the first two employees of that organization, which would go on to launch The Daily Memphian in September 2018.

    By Eric Barnes May 11, 2020
  • Premium Public Safety

    As street racing revs up, police crack down

    Street contests called "take overs" have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, and police are cracking down on the illegal racing. 

    By Yolanda Jones May 11, 2020
  • Premium City of Memphis

    New civic group enters MLGW-TVA skirmish

    "$450 Million for Memphis" wants Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to end its ties with TVA and start the move with a specific look at how much it would cost to sign on with the MISO network, the best known competitor for the city-owned utility that is TVA's biggest customer.

    By Bill Dries April 16, 2023
  • Business

    Legal bonanza ahead? Debate centers on COVID-19 lawsuit immunity

    Local attorneys discuss legal issues expected to arise from the coronavirus pandemic, including a congressional GOP proposal to speed economic recovery by granting businesses guaranteed immunity from COVID-19 legal claims.

    By Wayne Risher May 11, 2020
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Complex battle over MLGW electric power contract intensifies on multiple fronts

    The MLGW contract with TVA to supply all of its electric power goes back to the Great Depression. The contract is in play with some concerted lobbying efforts that have drawn the ire of at least one City Council member and some interesting filings in two federal courts.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2020
  • Business

    Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t deter desire for new homes

    Housing inventory and interest rates remain very low in the Memphis MLS, providing plenty of fuel for more new-home construction. 

    By Michael Waddell May 11, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Mother’s Day restaurant crowds smaller than usual

    Even Mother's Day didn't lure crowds into area restaurants. This weekend is the first since social distancing began that Shelby County dining establishments could welcome guests for sit-down meals. But many opted for take-out.

    By Abigail Warren May 11, 2020
  • State Government

    After aide tests positive for COVID-19, Alexander in self quarantine

    U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee appeared on "Meet the Press" hours before the test results were announced Sunday by his chief of staff. Alexander is in self quarantine where he will chair by videoconference a Monday Senate committee meeting featuring health expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. 

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City budget committee chairman says budget season could be ‘grueling’

    City council member Martavius Jones, on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, said a proposal to cut MATA funding by $10 million is the first item in the city budget book that got his attention.

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus live blog, May 10: Miss. cases top 9,500; Tenn. near 15,000

    Mississippi has confirmed 123 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 9,501. Tennessee reports 217 new cases, for a total of 14,985.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 11, 2020
  • Education

    SCS pauses teacher salary negotiations, citing pandemic’s effect on budget

    Teacher association leaders objected to the pause, saying the district was using the pandemic as an “excuse” and that Superintendent Joris Ray’s administration has not explored all options to funnel more money to teacher pay. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede May 10, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    YMCA is more than gym-and-swim when kids need lunch

    The YMCA’s community meal plan is now running seven days a week. A week ago Friday, it fed 18,000 people in one day.

    By Jane Roberts May 11, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Data, not dates’ guide worship plans for many Memphis congregations

    The Memphis Clergy COVID-19 Response group remains cautious about resuming in-person worship despite receiving qualified permission from the state.

    By Tom Bailey May 11, 2020
  • Premium Business

    Local retailers address fashion as Memphians come out of quarantine

    Apparel retailers see a desire to dress up from customers returning to stores, but athleisure trend won't be going away any time soon. 

    By Christin Yates May 10, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Wade: Remembering Mom and a game otherwise better forgotten

    When your late mother was a passionate Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan, and you watched the title game vs. Memphis with her, you look at April 7, 2008, through a different lens. 

    By Don Wade May 11, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis College of Art celebrates final commencement via Facebook

    A class of 50 graduates were honored through a prerecorded program of remarks and awards during a Facebook Live ceremony, the final graduation of Memphis College of Art's 84-year history.

    By Jared Boyd May 11, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Significant drop-off of new tests maintains declining positivity rate

    Though Shelby County returned only 616 new tests, the rate of positivity for those screened for COVID-19 remained well under the current average of 8%.

    By Jared Boyd May 09, 2020
  • Business

    Commercial real estate offers first clues of life in a pandemic

    Two Memphis CRE executives talk on "Behind The Headlines" discuss the challenges, opportunities and changes behind the pandemic.

    By Bill Dries May 09, 2020
  • Business

    Two Broke Bartenders growing into permanent business

    Taylor Berger's new company, founded to provide handyman-type work to jobless restaurant workers, has grown and is moving into a new headquarters. 

    By Tom Bailey May 09, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County government retreat gives clearer picture about county’s budget

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.

    By Linda A. Moore May 08, 2020
  • State Government

    Camper, Democrats urge removal of voucher funding in budget crisis

    With a $700 million budget shortfall looming, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said the state needs make the Education Savings Account program its first cut.

    By Sam Stockard May 08, 2020
  • Business

    Behind the Headlines Podcast: Coronavirus impact on business and future developments

    Darrell Cobbins and Kemp Conrad join host Eric Barnes to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Memphis, including the impact it has had on businesses and future developments.

    By Eric Barnes May 08, 2020
  • Calkins Spirit of Memphis

    For this Mother’s Day, letters (37 of them!) from my Mom

    Before Zoom, there were letters. My Mom was the best letter-writer I've ever known. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown begins reviewing new water tower

    The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing the first step to place a water tower on the east side of the city.

    By Abigail Warren May 08, 2020

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