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    Collierville names interim police chief

    Collierville has named Jeff Abeln to serve as the town’s acting police chief until the Board of Mayor and Aldermen appoint a permanent replacement for former Chief DavidTillner. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 23, 2019
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    Former banker sentenced in fraudulent loan scheme

    A former loan officer at Trustmark Bank has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for a fraudulent loan scheme, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday, Dec. 23.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 23, 2019
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    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.

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    Harris’ legislative agenda includes driver’s license reinstatement

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris wants to help the state reinstate driver’s licenses, a huge criminal justice issue for about 100,000 county residents.

    By Linda A. Moore December 23, 2019
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    City Council farewells reveal turbulent recent history, City Hall traditions

    The six Memphis City Council members whose terms end with the new year said their farewells Dec. 17 at the last council meeting of the year. For some it was emotional, for others it was a time to reflect and for still others it was political.

    By Bill Dries December 22, 2019
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    U of M tapping into learning in age of A.I.

    Vasile Rus, the lead investigator, received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation for Phase 1. The second phase is worth a potential $25 million in grants.

    By Jane Roberts December 21, 2019
  • Arlington

    Arlington Physical Therapy plans new building

    Celebrating his 10-year anniversary in business in Arlington this year, Arlington Physical Therapy LLC owner Matt Connell is wearing multiple hats heading into the New Year.

    By Michael Waddell December 22, 2019
  • Public Safety

    ‘Bleeding Out’ author hits familiar notes in local violence debate

    Harvard research fellow Thomas Abt talked on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast about his book “Bleeding Out,” which says poverty and violence are linked but fighting violence should come first. 

    By Bill Dries December 21, 2019
  • Education

    50 years ago black Memphis parents protested schools seeking changes

    Based on 1969 news reports, almost 67,000 students did not attend school at the height of the protest as black leaders advocated for seats on the all-white school board.

    By Laura Faith Kebede December 20, 2019
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    Ideas Unlimited earns prestigious honor from Minority Business Council

    Ideas Unlimited wins top annual award from the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 20, 2019
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    Building permit filed for new Frayser health clinic

    The new health clinic is part of the $15 million Harmony Plaza renovation project on Frayser Boulevard. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 20, 2019
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    Primary field for General Sessions Court Clerk set at 17

    The field of contenders in 2020's only countywide election stood at 17 with the passing of Thursday's deadline for any candidates to withdraw who wished.

    By Bill Dries December 20, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis’ Alphabet suburb and a Wiseman says goodbye

    An all-too-brief era ends for University of Memphis basketball and many Shelby County-area students have a short school day before winter break starts.

    By Mary Cashiola December 20, 2019
  • State Government

    House Minority Leader Karen Camper gaveled down amid impeachment tension

    House Minority Leader Karen Camper drew the ire of the House Finance chairwoman and got gaveled down Thursday for making a political point as frustration appeared to boil over among Republicans after the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

    By Sam Stockard December 20, 2019
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    In-school testing underway for Shelby County schools with high lead levels

    Testing has begun at the 39 Shelby County Schools where high levels of lead were found in various water sources.

    By Linda A. Moore December 20, 2019
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Sheriff’s Office brings Christmas early to Vollentine students

    The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and the Order of the Boll Weevils delivered Christmas gifts to students at Vollentine Optional Elementary School Thursday. 

    By Yolanda Jones December 20, 2019
  • Elections

    Bloomberg says presidential race is referendum on impeachment

    Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg drew a crowd of 150 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Thursday in his first campaign stop in the city. 

    By Bill Dries December 19, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Memphis has paid $1 million in attorney fees in consent decree lawsuit

    The City of Memphis has paid $1 million to Baker Donelson law firm in attorney fees to defend the city in a 2017 consent decree lawsuit. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 06, 2020
  • Education

    Opponents seek to erase education voucher law

    Reps. Bo Mitchell of Nashville and Joe Towns of Memphis have drafted separate proposals that would rescind Tennessee’s education savings account law.

    By Marta W. Aldrich December 19, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Three tax breaks, one makeover and Orange Mound isn’t having it

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 19. Today, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be in Memphis, and Beale Street Music Fest has an announcement for us. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 19, 2019
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    Capitol Commission chairman commits to discuss removal of Forrest bust

    The Tennessee Capitol Commission chairman is guaranteeing a meeting by the end of February to discuss the process for a vote on removing the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.

    By Sam Stockard December 19, 2019
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    Akbari urges federal funds for Memphis programs such as Agape

    State Sen. Raumesh Akbari is encouraging money to be spent for programs such as Agape in Memphis, which are cutting into poverty, as the state studies how to spend $732 million in TANF "reserves."

    By Sam Stockard December 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Memphis Child Advocacy Center receives funding from Valero

    The Memphis Child Advocacy Center recently received a grant of $40,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 18, 2019
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    Whitehaven Library to unveil Teen Innovation Center

    International Paper funded the new center. 

    By Elle Perry December 18, 2019
  • Education

    Fired Trezevant coach can have his job back, attorney says

    Teli White was suspended three years ago for his part in a grade-changing scandal after a district investigation, but was fired a year later for the same offense following an investigation by independent law firms.

    By Laura Faith Kebede December 18, 2019
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    Dexter Solutions to eliminate 64 jobs in Memphis

    Dexter Solutions will lay off 64 people in a permanent closure of its offices at 3493 Lamar Ave. in Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 18, 2019

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