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Metro A group of city solid waste division employees denied Friday, Jan. 24, that they called for a wildcat strike. -
Metro Ex-Memphis police officer pleads guilty in robbery of drug dealers
Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to robbing drug dealers.
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State Government
Governor signs Rose adoption bill into law despite LGBT opposition
Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation sponsored by Republican state Sen. Paul Rose into law Friday allowing adoption agencies, including those receiving state funds, to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their stated religious beliefs.
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Metro Sixth Circuit affirms dismissal of voting machine lawsuit
A federal appeals court has agreed with a Memphis federal court decision tossing out a case seeking to do away with the touchscreen voting machines used in Shelby County elections. -
Public Safety
Transferring children to adult court is ‘hardest thing’ to do, judge says
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said during his annual State of the Court address Friday that the court does not "recruit children" and that transferring children to adult court is "the hardest thing I have to do.”
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The Early Word
Lee takes on abortion; U of M looks to Europe; and squad goals
Welcome to Friday, Jan. 24, and The Early Word. Today we're talking about a pipeline in the pipeline, what's happening with coronavirus and interstate shootings.
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Metro Germantown Parks considers land acquisition
Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission discussed acquiring 44 acres of parkland for long fields. -
Public Safety
Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
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City of Memphis
Reconfigured airport terminal will be tight fit for airlines
The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.
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Metro Juvenile Court Judge to hold State of the Court address
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael will hold his annual State of the Court address to discuss plans for Juvenile Court in 2020.
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Metro Exercise Coach to open in Collierville
Collierville will be home to the Memphis area's second Exercise Coach – a high-tech smart gym.
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City of Memphis
MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
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State Government
Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: A sanitation strike, Sunday service and 616 sold
Good morning, all. It’s Thursday, Jan. 23, and we're talking FedEx's strategy, bipartisanship at its best, and how one group likes to swoop in and bring old restaurants back to life.
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Shelby County
Referendum on residency idea fails in County Commission committee
An ordinance that would put the question of residency requirements for employees to Shelby County voters failed in committee Wednesday.
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Metro I-40 near Whitten Road shut down after interstate shooting
Memphis police shut down a portion of Interstate 40 after a man said someone shot at him Wednesday, Jan. 22.
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Shelby County
County Commission creates panel to work MATA funding puzzle
A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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Elections
New Shelby election machinery debate heightens fraud claims on all sides
Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley may have framed the debate on a new voting system that is about to land at the county building.
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Metro Public Service Corps funding waits for budget season
The first infusion of cash for the city’s Public Service Corps will probably have to wait until the city’s budget season in the spring and the new fiscal year. -
City of Memphis
City braces for possible wildcat solid waste strike
The dispute involves the city's effort to catch up on a backlog of autumn leaves that include weekend work and the use of private contractors to clear the backlog by the end of the month.
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State Government
Hardaway reviving police camera legislation punishing officers who deactivate
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway of Memphis is renewing a push for legislation creating a felony offense for police officers who misuse body cameras and dash cams and preventing the collection of evidence.
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Metro
Dr. West to lead seminar on mysteries of life, even after death
Dr. Bill West is an oncologist and founder of the West Cancer Center.
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Education
30 Memphis-area private schools want in on the new voucher program
Getting high-quality private schools to sign on is viewed as crucial to the success of the education savings account program, which will launch with up to 5,000 students zoned for Shelby County Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, and the state-run Achievement School District.
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Metro U of M hosting county Spelling Bee on Feb. 1
The winner will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Metro
Southwest faculty chef honored with national award
Southwest hired Leake in 2002 to turn around its low-performing culinary arts program.
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