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    New co-working space coming to Poplar Corridor

    Serendipity Labs Coworking will offer 20,000 square feet of co-working space in part of 6584 Poplar, the four-story office building that MAA sold after moving its headquarters to the new TraVure mixed-use building at 6815 Poplar.

    By Tom Bailey January 16, 2020
  • Metro

    MATA schedules modified for MLK Day

     MATA has modified its schedule for buses, trolleys and customer service in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

    By Linda A. Moore January 16, 2020
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    Join Magnolia Homes for their 15th annual Live Life Well® event

    With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.

    Magnolia Homes
  • Metro

    U of M adding kindergarten to Campus School in fall 2020

    The kindergarten program will be open to children of faculty, staff and students within a two-mile radius of the U of M campus.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 16, 2020
  • Education

    More voucher advocates join Gov. Bill Lee’s administration

    The new hires are expected to further expand the influence of organizations advocating for education policies such as vouchers and charter schools. 

    By Marta W. Aldrich January 16, 2020
  • Metro

    Cupples named communications director for Tennessee Democratic Party

    Emily Cupples, who has extensive experience in Shelby County political circles, has been named communications director for the Tennessee Democratic Party.

    By Sam Stockard January 16, 2020
  • Education

    Memphis recommends closing three charter schools up for renewal

    District staff recommended against re-upping operating agreements for Veritas College Preparatory, Memphis College Preparatory Elementary and Memphis Business Academy Middle.

    By Laura Faith Kebede January 16, 2020
  • Metro

    Man indicted for allegedly stealing $1 million from Masons

    Memphis man indicted after he was accused of stealing $1 million from Masons. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 16, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis brewery getting into hard seltzer and celebrations of all sorts

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Jan. 16. Two local facilities are planning massive growth, and a Memphis/Mississippi lawsuit has gotten messier.

    By Mary Cashiola January 16, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Plans for new youth detention center up in air amid talk of renovation

    Shelby County officials, who last year approved funding for preliminary work to build a new juvenile detention facility, are now exploring alternatives such as renovating a closed youth facility in Southeast Memphis.

    By Yolanda Jones, Linda A. Moore August 26, 2020
  • State Government

    Move afoot to turn back governor’s refugee resettlement order

    Republican lawmakers are making moves to overturn Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order allowing refugee resettlement to take place in Tennessee.

    By Sam Stockard January 16, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis sewer cutoff of Southaven gets more complex in two courts

    The court fight over Memphis City Hall’s plan to cut off sewage treatment for Horn Lake and Southaven, Mississippi, in 2023 is so far playing out on both sides of the state line. 

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2020
  • Elections

    Cohen praises impeachment managers; Republican Senate primary field takes shape

    2020 Campaign Round Up: Bill Hagerty has the president’s backing while Dr. Manny Sethi says Hagerty is a “Washington insider.” 

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2020
  • Education

    600 more SCS students qualify for gifted program after universal screening

    Across Shelby County Schools district, 600 more students in kindergarten through second grade are starting in the district’s gifted education program, known as CLUE, which stands for Creative Learning in a Unique Environment. Another 600 older students are waiting for additional state testing to see if they qualify.

    By Laura Faith Kebede January 15, 2020
  • Metro

    Avron Fogelman donates historic King speech to U of M

    The document is displayed in the Ned R. McWherter Library.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 15, 2020
  • Metro

    Community Foundation grants $210,041 to local nonprofits

    Each of the grantees must raise a dollar-for-dollar match for the funds. 

    By Elle Perry January 15, 2020
  • Metro

    Graceland to host ‘General Hospital’ fan celebration

    Actors will share memories from the show, answer questions and sign autographs during the event. 

    By Elle Perry January 15, 2020
  • Public Safety

    No trial date set for man accused of killing Lorenzen Wright

    Billy Ray Turner is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2010 death of the U of M and NBA basketball player. The case was reset for Feb. 11.

    By Yolanda Jones January 15, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Eggleston, Overton, and a cease-fire for FedEx and Amazon?

    Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 15, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Champion for suffrage monument never misses beat, chance to vote

    The story of Memphis’ role in Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment has become the story of the Memphis woman who has worked tirelessly to make sure people know how that victory was won.

    By Jane Roberts January 15, 2020
  • State Government

    Senate passes Rose legislation letting adoption agencies reject same-sex couples

    State Sen. Paul Rose pushed legislation through the Senate Tuesday allowing state-licensed adoption agencies to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their religious beliefs.

    By Sam Stockard January 14, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown mayor launches cellular service task force

    Germantown wants a task force to examine the issues that cause poor cell service in the suburb.

    By Abigail Warren January 14, 2020
  • State Government

    Former Speaker Casada considers run for caucus post

    Less than half a year after resigning his House Speaker post amid scandal, state Rep. Glen Casada is considering running for a House Republican Caucus leadership position that lines up votes and helps members run for re-election.

    By Sam Stockard January 14, 2020
  • Metro

    Adolescent girls’ psychologist, author to speak at Hutchison School

    Dr. Lisa Damour, a best-selling author, psychologist and leading expert and researcher on girls’ behavior, will speak at Hutchison School on Jan. 23.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 14, 2020
  • Metro

    Seven U of M online programs rank nationally in U.S. News Report list

    Seven programs are nationally ranked; six rank No. 1 in Tennessee. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 14, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Four nonstop flights on the way; bus fare delayed

    It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and we've got the state legislature reconvening, the Grizz grizzing, the dachshunds dashing and the airport announcing four new, nonstop destinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 14, 2020

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