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  • Education

    SCS superintendent’s teacher council excludes union leaders

    Though Superintendent Joris Ray decided to exclude union leadership to “give other people an opportunity to lead too,” at least 10 schools voted for a union leader to represent them on the council anyway.

    By Laura Faith Kebede March 05, 2020
  • Health Care

    UT researchers seek drug to stem coronavirus effects

    Gov. Bill Lee has confirmed the state’s first case of coronavirus, a Williamson County man who traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, as the state steps up its efforts to combat the virus. 

    RELATED

    Lawmaker: State not prepared for coronavirus epidemic

    By Jane Roberts, Sam Stockard March 06, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Tigers get to be guinea pigs; mansion sale causes a stir

    It's Thursday, March 5, and Tiger Nation is up in arms. We've also got a travel writer and podcaster bringing the world to Memphis (and vice versa); Tim Howard coming out of retirement to play for his own team and a new Team Elvis. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 05, 2020
  • State Government

    Shelby water rights bill on hold with Health Department changes pending

    Legislation designed to reduce Shelby County’s control over landowners’ drilling of water wells – a move some believe could threaten the Memphis Sands Aquifer – is being put off for at least a year.

    By Sam Stockard March 05, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Law banning drivers’ cell phones cruising toward Memphis

    The two city measures reflect larger debates about criminal justice reform and the increasing use of cameras in public settings.

    By Bill Dries March 05, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County commissioners want sexual-harassment policy enforced

    Shelby County commissioners want to send a message about following the sexual harassment policy, regardless of who is accused.

    By Linda A. Moore March 04, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County budget $85M in the hole for 2021

    County Commissioners were told Wednesday that revenue shortfalls and funding requests have the upcoming fiscal 2021 budget projections out of balance.

    By Linda A. Moore March 04, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor forms task force to head off coronavirus

    Gov. Bill Lee is forming a Coronavirus Task Force to bolster the state’s efforts to prevent and treat cases of COVID-19, a viral scare sweeping the nation.

    By Sam Stockard March 05, 2020
  • Metro

    Move to take city residency referendum off ballot fails again

    After coming up short in council committee two weeks ago, a move to take a referendum on residency for police and firefighters off the November ballot died Tuesday, March 3, with a full city council vote.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown traffic to be impacted by Sunday race

    Germantown traffic will be affected Sunday morning due to the city's 5K.

    By Abigail Warren March 04, 2020
  • Metro

    Residency ordinance passes on first reading in commission committee

    The ordinance formalizes the documentation employees must present when challenged about living in Shelby County.

    By Linda A. Moore March 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Observations from a presidential campaign stop

    Presidential campaign culture has some rules and habits that change over time and as technology changes. Here are a few observed locally in the campaign to Super Tuesday.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County Commission committee endorses paid parental leave

    The resolution gives Shelby County employees six weeks of leave at full pay for employees who have babies or adopt. It would take effect July 1, 2020.

    By Linda A. Moore March 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Super Tuesday follows pattern: Low turnout compared to general election

    Memphians likely got their closest view of the presidential campaigns in the lead-up to Super Tuesday. The state isn't considered a battleground state in the general election.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown Planning Commission endorses Thornwood’s second hotel

    Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of a final plan for a 114-room hotel at Thornwood. The hotel is one of a few headed to Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren March 04, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Who won, how we’re prepping for COVID-19, and where our future scientists are

    It's Wednesday, March 4, and a Downtown board is looking at Memphis Made Brewing and sculptures on the riverfront. We've also got money for mamas, a profile of DittyTV and the businesswomen of Broad Avenue. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 04, 2020
  • Education

    Pro-voucher group launches online school search for Memphis, Nashville

    Billed as a “one-stop shop” for parents, Tennessee School Finder focuses on school choices for families zoned to Shelby County Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and the state-run Achievement School District. 

    By Marta W. Aldrich March 04, 2020
  • Metro

    2020 Women of Achievement include Overton Park’s rescuers

    Since Women of Achievement was founded in 1985, more than 250 women have been honored.

    By Tom Bailey March 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Brown and Boyd to meet in August in only countywide race of election year

    While the fight was for second place in the Democratic primary field of 13, Joe Brown emerged the victor in his second election in a year. He faces Republican Paul Boyd, upset in a Probate Court re-election bid two years ago in the August county general election.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Biden takes state and Shelby County in strong showing

    Biden won big in the county and across the state with Bloomberg betting big on Super Tuesday as his entry point to the Democratic nomination. Bloomberg's early organization in Memphis proved no match for Biden's post-South Carolina momentum.

    By Bill Dries, Omer Yusuf March 04, 2020
  • State Government

    ‘Constitutional carry’ gains momentum in Senate

    A Senate committee recommended passage of legislation enabling people to carry handguns without a state permit, despite hearing from police officers and the parent of a woman whose son was gunned down at an Antioch Waffle House.

    By Sam Stockard March 03, 2020
  • State Government

    Medical cannabis bill rolls through House subcommittee

    With the backing of state Rep. Kevin Vaughan, medical cannabis legislation passed a House subcommittee Tuesday. The measure would set up a state system for clinical treatment and research, according to the bill's sponsor.

    By Sam Stockard March 03, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland wants to use sales tax overage for police and fire retention measures

    Strickland told city council members Tuesday that the referendum isn't binding on the city and that most voters would support such a use of extra revenue beyond a restoration of benefits cut by the city six years ago. The idea is still in the talking stage, with Strickland to take his plan to the council in April when he presents his city budget proposal.

    By Bill Dries March 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Photo Gallery: Super Tuesday

    Voters turned out to polling locations around town on Super Tuesday, March 3, to cast their ballot in the Tennessee presidential primaries and the primaries for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 03, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Monitor says city may not be complying with social media sanction

    Court monitor in consent decree case believes city has violated social media search sanction. A trial has been set for March 17. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 03, 2020

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