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  • Premium City of Memphis

    Strickland pushes literacy efforts, promises programs for older youth

    The Memphis mayor promised details at his Wednesday oath of office ceremony on a city effort aimed at "opportunity youth" between the ages of 16 and 24. 

    By Bill Dries January 01, 2020
  • Metro

    The Year in Photos

    Daily Memphian photographers Jim Weber, Mark Weber and Patrick Lantrip captured 2019 through the lenses of their cameras and have selected images representing some of the city's highs and lows, the bright spots and dark moments, the victories and losses in a gallery of their best pictures of the year.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 01, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Alan Crone preparing to leave role in Strickland administration

    Special counsel Alan Crone will soon take his leave from Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration. As Strickland starts his second and last term, Crone, a long-time friend, will return full-time to his own law practice.

    By Don Wade January 01, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Police chase from Memphis into Arkansas ends in fatal shooting

    Three Memphis police officers have been relieved of duty after a police shooting in West Memphis left one suspect dead.

    By Linda A. Moore December 31, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis’ plan to cut off wastewater treatment to Southaven, Horn Lake moves to court

    Since March 2018, the City of Memphis has been saying it intends to end the 1970s-era agreement to treat wastewater in a North Mississippi sewer district that predates the incorporation of Southaven. 

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2019
  • State Government

    Law requiring health care insurance transparency takes effect Jan. 1

    The new law requires health insurance providers to disclose the price of treatment options to people enrolled in their plans.

    By Sam Stockard December 31, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: An airport buffet, de-annexation and the best music

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Dec. 31. Today marks the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl as well as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's annual prayer breakfast. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 31, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Sheriff ready to patrol newly de-annexed areas of the county

    The Shelby County Sheriff's Office will begin the New Year patrolling areas that have been de-annexed from Memphis. 

    By Linda A. Moore December 31, 2019
  • State Government

    Akbari to renew push for juvenile sentencing restructure in murder cases

    State Sen. Raumesh Akbari is working on legislation designed to give prisoners who commit murder as juveniles a chance for earlier release if they can prove they’ve changed their lives.

    By Sam Stockard December 31, 2019
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019
  • Premium Real Estate

    Couple reviving overgrown Midtown mansion

    Michael and Mallory Seeker have uncovered a regal home on Stonewall. They plan to take all the time they need to restore its luster.

    By Tom Bailey December 31, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Bobby Lanier dies at age 90

    Bobby Lanier, former Germantown alderman and county mayoral aide, died Saturday. He was 90 years old.

    By Abigail Warren, Jared Boyd December 28, 2019
  • Elections

    Goff leaves Republican fold over impeachment

    On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Sam Goff said he no longer considers himself a Republican because of the national party's position on the impeachment of President Donald Trump. 

    By Bill Dries December 28, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Appeals court backs dismissal of Graceland lawsuit against city, county, Grizzlies

    The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld dismissal of a 2018 lawsuit against the City of Memphis, Shelby County government and the Memphis Grizzlies by Elvis Presley Enterprises over Graceland’s plans to build a 6,200-seat arena on its Whitehaven campus.

    By Bill Dries December 27, 2019
  • Metro

    Man killed by Memphis police after altercation

    A man was shot and killed by Memphis Police Department officers in Frayser Thursday night. TBI has taken charge of the case.

    By Omer Yusuf December 27, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Second Term: The Mayor, The Council and The Middle

    Analysis of what is ahead for second-term Mayor Jim Strickland and a City Council that is a mix of second-termers, new members and those in between after an election year that delivered some mandates.

    By Bill Dries December 27, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Conrad, Robinson say police and fire benefits restoration could be on different terms in 2020

    The incoming and outgoing leaders of the Memphis City Council agree the city probably doesn't have enough money from a half-cent sales tax hike approved by voters in October to fully restore benefits cut by the city in 2014. 

    By Bill Dries December 26, 2019
  • Premium State Government

    Republican leaders want to forge ahead with refugee resettlement lawsuit

    Republican leaders are determined to push a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Refugee Resettlement Program despite losses in court and opposition to the lawsuit by Memphis Democrats and an organization that settles refugees in Shelby County.

    By Sam Stockard December 27, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Photo Gallery: Pink Palace exhibit an enchanting holiday tradition

    The Enchanted Forest has been a holiday attraction in Memphis for more than 50 years, beginning its life in Goldsmith's Department Store with some of the same animatronic characters which still reside in the exhibit.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 25, 2019
  • Premium State Government

    Governor’s task force backs comprehensive criminal justice reform plan

    Tennessee could see sweeping changes through recommendations from the governor’s Criminal Justice Investment Task Force to deal with a billion-dollar budget and increased incarcerations.

    By Sam Stockard December 25, 2019
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Entertainers provide shopping spree for Mid-South kids in need

    Stunt actor Carrie Bernans and reality TV star Candace Rice, both native to Memphis, staged a shopping spree for local children who needed extra help this Christmas. Among them were 10 children who lost their mother in a shooting earlier in December.

    By Jared Boyd December 24, 2019
  • Food

    Meals on Wheels with music: Yes, he takes requests

    Volunteer MIFA driver keeps a song in his pocket.

    By Jill Johnson Piper December 24, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Free Wi-Fi for MATA riders is here

    MATA now has free Wi-Fi for riders on buses, MATAplus and the trolleys.

    By Linda A. Moore December 23, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Eight agencies are first to benefit from city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund

    The grants to eight nonprofits announced at City Hall Monday cover areas outside Downtown and Midtown where the housing stock is old and could use some help to encourage private development. The fund works with the city's recently approved Memphis 3.0 land use and development guidelines.

    By Bill Dries December 23, 2019
  • Metro

    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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