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    What comes after MLGW rate hike? That’s the topic of discussion

    After winning approval of multi-year rate hikes for gas, water and electric, leaders of the utility division are still talking about efficiencies and accountability with the Memphis City Council members who approved those rate hikes.

    By Bill Dries February 09, 2020
  • Elections

    Surrogates blazing trail for Democratic presidential contenders

    The campaigns of several Democratic presidential contenders are looking for votes in the state's largest base of blue voters. But so far, it has been surrogates speaking to Memphians.

    By Bill Dries February 09, 2020
  • Metro

    Politics Podcast: Impeachment, State of the State and more

    This edition of the Politics Podcast features a roundup from a busy week in local, state and national politics.

    By Bill Dries February 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Main Post office to open on Presidents Day Feb. 17

    The Memphis Main Post Office is one of four in Tennessee that will be open for business on Presidents Day, Feb. 17.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 08, 2020
  • Premium State Government

    Senator digs in as pro-LGBT groups lobby against ‘Slate of Hate’ bills

    State Sen. Paul Rose is refusing to bend as national companies such as Nike Inc., Tennessee businesses and the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce urge the state Legislature to stop passing legislation they consider discriminatory.

    By Sam Stockard February 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Memphis-area industrial market setting records

    The hot industrial real estate market in the Memphis area just set two records, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors’ latest quarterly report.

    By Tom Bailey February 07, 2020
  • Premium Public Safety

    The right to know vs. the right to privacy

    Memphis police and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, like other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are increasingly using sophisticated technology for surveillance. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 07, 2020
  • Metro

    Futurist, author to launch chamber’s 2020 Thought Leadership Series

    Futurist Byron Reese is the first speaker for the Greater Memphis Chamber's 2020 Thought Leadership Series, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Memphis Botanic Garden.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 07, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Civil Service Commission reappointment prompts rare council split vote

    The split vote on the civil service reappointment could be seen again as more of the civil service commissioners reach the end of their three-year terms.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2020
  • Metro

    Memphis Zoo plans to bolster the team with 100 new members

    The Memphis Zoological Society is hiring for full-time, part-time, seasonal positions and internships.

    By Linda A. Moore February 07, 2020
  • Metro

    Commissioner Tami Sawyer to host town hall meeting Saturday

    Safety will be the focus of a town hall meeting Saturday at the Springdale Baptist Church.

    By Linda A. Moore February 07, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Zoo looks to new aquarium, Norfolk makes tracks, and a potential unicorn

    Today is Feb. 7 and National Wear Red Day for heart disease. We're also pondering the Grizzlies' trade deals, Memphis role in combating coronavirus and two cities suing the state. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 07, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    What’s moving forward and what’s on hold at the Memphis Zoo?

    On the WKNO Channel 10 program “Behind The Headlines," zoo president and CEO Jim Dean discusses plans for the Overton Park institution.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2020
  • Metro

    Southwest, EDGE offering free hospitality training in Whitehaven

    Preference for the training will be given to people who live in Whitehaven.

    By Elle Perry February 06, 2020
  • Metro

    Shelby-Metro Nashville lawsuit: Education voucher program is ‘unconstitutional’

    Shelby County government and Metro Nashville Public Schools joined forces in a lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s education savings account program.

    By Sam Stockard February 06, 2020
  • Metro

    Methodist Church plans service of lamentation over border issues

    Groups serving Hispanic migrants will describe their work, register volunteers. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 06, 2020
  • State Government

    State senator to represent low-income families potentially shut out from vouchers

    State Sen. Brian Kelsey will handle legal work for a law firm prepared to file suit on behalf of families against the Shelby County and Metro Nashville school systems over the voucher lawsuit.

    By Sam Stockard February 07, 2020
  • Metro

    Room to grow at the Shelby County Community Garden

    The Shelby County Community Garden opens in April.

    By Linda A. Moore February 06, 2020
  • Metro

    Penny chosen as Communicator of the Year

    Penny Hardaway recognized as Communicator of the Year by the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 06, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Website connects low-income residents to legal help

    Three community legal groups will work together through the new 901 Legal Connect website to help low-income area residents with civil legal matters. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 06, 2020
  • Metro

    Komen needs new, gently used items for Pink Attic

    People can support by donating or attending event, which begins with Sip & See on March 5 at Carrefour.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 06, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Spaghetti Warehouse sold; Megasite sits; and Brooks re-signed

    It's Thursday, Feb. 6, and we've got a small chance of snow in this evening's forecast. We're also talking about new homes in unexpected places, a family business going back to its roots and a school lawsuit. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 06, 2020
  • State Government

    Nashville-Shelby lawsuit against private-school vouchers imminent

    Metro Nashville officials are likely to announce a lawsuit Thursday to dismantle the state's private-school voucher program, and Shelby County Schools is expected to join the legal battle.

    By Sam Stockard February 06, 2020
  • Metro

    Memphis joins million-woman event

    The plan? To have a million women from coast to coast praying in unison during She Loves Out Loud, an event set for Feb. 15, 2020. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 05, 2020
  • Elections

    Alexander, Blackburn vote not guilty in Senate impeachment trial

    The acquittal votes were expected, but there were differences in the reasoning offered by the two Republican Senators. Also reaction from the city's two Congressional representatives.

    By Bill Dries February 05, 2020

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