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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: FedEx, Amazon and the airport; plus meet Flight’s chef

    It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, and today is all about aviation. We're talking about FedEx's role in China, how Amazon is backtracking what it said about launching cargo operations at the airport (but they still need you to be a robot boss) and the executive chef at Flight Restaurant Group. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 29, 2020
  • Business

    Make less than $56,000? Free Tax Prep lives up to its name

    Lack of awareness, misunderstanding and even distrust are among reasons the vast majority of Memphis-area residents who are income-qualified do not take advantage of Free Tax Prep.

    By Tom Bailey January 29, 2020
  • Premium State Government

    Commerce committee passes Kelsey’s Right to Work amendment

    With an 8-1 vote, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee passed a resolution Tuesday, Jan. 28, by state Sen. Brian Kelsey to put Tennessee’s Right to Work Law into the state Constitution.

    By Sam Stockard January 28, 2020
  • State Government

    Memphians sound off against governor’s anti-abortion plan

    Memphis resident Kimberly Bradshaw and other Memphians joined a rally Tuesday at the State Capitol against Gov. Bill Lee's proposed anti-abortion legislation.

    By Sam Stockard January 29, 2020
  • Metro

    Highway shots close portion of Tenn. 385 at Kirby Parkway

    Memphis police shut down a portion of westbound Tenn. 385 near Kirby Parkway Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 28, after a report of shots being fired.

    By Yolanda Jones January 28, 2020
  • Metro

    Harwood Center, U of M partner to expand services for special needs children

    The University of Memphis and the Harwood Center are developing a partnership that will create an early learning classroom for children with special needs, ages 2-6.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 28, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Amazon comes to town in a big way; restaurateurs take on some bad mojo

    Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 28, and we're talking about Germantown's apartment ban, Geoff Calkins' tribute to his dad and the Penny Hardaway experiment. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 28, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers

    An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.

    By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading

    Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.

    By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate

    A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday. 

    By Linda A. Moore January 28, 2020
  • State Government

    State paying voucher contractor $1.2 million in unbudgeted money

    The Tennessee Department of Education is paying a contractor $1.2 million this year to handle its voucher program even though the money wasn't placed in the state budget, education officials admitted Monday.

    By Sam Stockard January 28, 2020
  • Metro

    Transit funding approved by County Commission on second reading

    Extended funding for transit was approved by the Shelby County Commission in an ordinance on second reading that gives it 1.5% of county's CIP budget.

    By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2020
  • Metro

    Kendi will discuss ‘How to be an Antiracist’ in free event at Rhodes

    His book hit No. 2 on The New York Times Bestseller list. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 04, 2020
  • Elections

    Bipartisan division, frustration simmer beneath county’s blue surface

    The jury is still out on whether Memphis will see much of the presidential campaigns a week away from the Iowa caucuses. But the divide over impeachment and social issues in a divided America is still evident in a blue county within a red state.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2020
  • State Government

    Resolution calls for removing Forrest bust, honoring other Tennesseans

    State Rep. Rick Staples of Knoxville is calling for removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol and replacement with recognition for one or two Tennesseans he believes more worthy.

    By Sam Stockard January 27, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Council moves on MLGW reflect skepticism utility is moving fast enough

    The city council voted last week to seek a legal opinion key to the question of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division cutting ties with the Tennessee Valley Authority. 

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Germantown takes on apartments; the sheriff speaks; and a rumble by the river

    It's Monday, Jan. 27, and today will find Collierville considering an amendment to its beer ordinance and Amazon breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility near Frayser. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2020
  • Premium State Government

    Legislators in flux over governor’s decisions

    Gov. Bill Lee is making big announcements that catch lawmakers by surprise or offer few specifics, leaving some in reactionary mode and potentially creating a gap with the Legislature in early 2020.

    By Sam Stockard January 27, 2020
  • Public Safety

    De-annexation and juvenile facility top issues for sheriff

    Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses top issues he is facing in 2020. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 27, 2020
  • Premium City of Memphis

    ‘Battle on the Bluff’ legacy lives in trailblazing Bluff Walk

    The Battle on the Bluff raged for most of the 1990s and resulted in the Bluff Walk, an outdoor amenity that Downtown residents, workers and visitors take for granted now.

    By Wayne Risher January 27, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown multi-family guidelines head to final review

    Germantown is reviewing new multi-family guidelines Monday. The meeting is likely the final review of the ordinances.

    By Abigail Warren January 26, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Churches pause in moment of silence to honor slain children

    Some Memphis area churches paused for a moment of silence Sunday for three children killed in separate shootings last week.

    By Abigail Warren January 31, 2020
  • Shelby County

    New residency rules aim to wrangle county employees into compliance

    A Shelby County Commission ad hoc committee intends to make it harder for county workers to live outside the county.

    By Linda A. Moore January 26, 2020
  • Metro

    Harris, county commissioners hold public transit forum

    The meeting, held in Crosstown Concourse, centered around a resolution for a potential increase in vehicle registration fees to help fund Shelby County's investment in MATA.

    By Jared Boyd January 26, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    FedEx completes 20th delivery of iconic Super Bowl trophy

    FedEx Express delivered the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Super Bowl host city for the 20th consecutive time on Saturday, Jan. 25. 

    By Wayne Risher January 25, 2020

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