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  • Metro

    U of M students rack up $1 million in service time

    Software helps students identify community needs, monitors their contributions in real time.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 19, 2020
  • State Government

    DeBerry bill to expedite vote counts fails

    A House subcommittee declined Wednesday to vote on legislation by Rep. John DeBerry, which is designed to speed up vote counts, as lawmakers raised concerns about releasing early and absentee vote totals while voters stand in line

    By Sam Stockard February 19, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County commissioner raises concerns about Wellpath

    Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter assures commissioners there is oversight of Wellpath.

    By Linda A. Moore February 19, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Young: TVA/MLGW question likely biggest in utility’s history

    In his first "State of MLGW" address, President and CEO J.T. Young said power outages are up and are lasting longer as the utility begins its $1 billion five-year infrastructure overhaul. 

    By Bill Dries February 20, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Living outside Shelby County could come with a cost for some workers

    If approved, an amended ordinance would let public safety workers live outside of Shelby County, but they would pay $2,500 in "residency compensation."

    By Linda A. Moore February 19, 2020
  • Education

    Shelby County Schools strategy chief resigns

    Brad Leon is the seventh SCS leader to resign since Joris Ray took the district helm last January.

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 19, 2020
  • Metro

    The Extra Podcast: The Greensward and beyond

    “We are all working together,” Tina Sullivan says of the Overton Park Conservancy and Memphis Zoo.

    By Eric Barnes February 19, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Beloved leader steps down; Tom Lee at peace; and state senator goes with the flow

    It's Wednesday, Feb. 19, and the Memphis City Council is making moves, the Shelby County Commission is looking for MATA funding, and the nurse will see you now. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 19, 2020
  • State Government

    Lawmakers want Tennessee to be first in 2024 presidential primary

    Democratic state Sen. Raumesh Akbari and state Rep. Jason Powell face opposition from their own state party.

    By Sam Stockard February 19, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County officials learn PILOTs won’t raise funds fast enough for MATA

    There are things the Shelby County can and can't do to raise $10 million for public transit.

    By Linda A. Moore February 18, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Anton Mack new leader at Explore Bike Share

    Anton Mack replaces Trey Moore as the leader of Explore Bike Share.

    By Linda A. Moore February 18, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Law enforcement, clergy meet to discuss curbing gun violence

    Police and clergy met to discuss what they can do about gun violence and violent crime in Memphis and Shelby County. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 18, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Looks like voters can decide residency rules for police, firefighters

    A proposal for a broader residency requirement for Memphis police and firefighters will remain on the November ballot citywide. City Council members settled the matter Tuesday after a debate that rolled across the first six weeks of the new council's term of office.

    By Bill Dries February 19, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW in talks to remove payment kiosks from payday lenders

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water President J.T. Young says the utility is exploring ending its contract with a payment kiosk company that includes payment stations at 30 ACE Cash Express outlets.

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2020
  • State Government

    Senator says yes to ammo tax break, no on feminine hygiene products

    State Sen. Joey Hensley calls for a negative vote on state Sen. Sara Kyle's feminine hygiene products sales tax holiday bill.

    By Sam Stockard February 18, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City changes course on management of Fairgrounds commercial development

    M&M Enterprises will develop a smaller part of the 18 acres along Central Avenue that is to be developed commercially. And the city is now the project manager for that part of the Fairgrounds redevelopment.

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Native son broadcasts to nation; water bill targets county

    It's Tuesday, Feb. 18, and today, we've got a "bike to work" project, #girldads, and a possibility for some minor flooding. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 18, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to review Sheraton Convention Center hotel deal

    The City Council also will review an agreement to take in animals impounded outside the city at Memphis Animal Services.

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2020
  • Premium Public Safety

    Grief group helps teens, parents who’ve had to ‘face death too soon’

    The Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center has launched a pilot teen grief program to help young people affected by homicides get counseling. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 18, 2020
  • State Government

    Major Trevor Joseph Act addresses issue of weekend military burials

    State Rep. Kevin Vaughan is seeking passage of the Major Trevor Joseph Act after officials with the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services refused to allow a weekend burial for the soldier last fall.

    By Sam Stockard February 17, 2020
  • Elections

    Flinn wants policy to trump soundbites in U.S. Senate

    Dr. George Flinn of Memphis is making a sixth run for Congress, and he's willing to spend big in hopes of ending D.C.’s “drama” and putting policy to the nation's biggest problems at the forefront

    By Sam Stockard February 17, 2020
  • Metro

    U of M adds doctoral, master’s programs

    Programs include advanced studies in social work, applied physics and engineering management.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 18, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Airport, riverfront look to upgrade; how to work in art

    Today is notable because it's Presidents Day and Collierville's 150th birthday. We've got more than a playoff dream for the Grizzlies, a local man helping others cope with childhood tragedies and how to save Midtown. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 17, 2020
  • Elections

    Presidential politics ramps up as primaries near

    Several of the Democratic presidential campaigns started looking for Memphis votes on the first weekend of the early voting period with local politicos leading the charge to the March 3 election day.

    By Bill Dries February 17, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Trail of lawsuits plague health care provider for county inmates

    Former employees and one ex-inmate allege in lawsuits that Wellpath LLC is not providing satisfactory care at Shelby County facilities.

    By Linda A. Moore February 17, 2020

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