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    Fired secretary in grade-tampering scandal alleges lax rules in Memphis district

    During her emotional, daylong testimony in her gender discrimination lawsuit against the district, Shirley Quinn described a system that did not encourage her to follow rules to prevent grade tampering.

    By Laura Faith Kebede September 23, 2019
  • State Government

    Setting up voucher program a ‘challenge,’ says Mark White

    House Education Committee Chairman Mark White says the Tennessee Department of Education faces a difficult task in setting up an education savings account program in time for the 2020-21 school year.

    By Sam Stockard September 24, 2019
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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

    Shelby County Mayor and County Commission announce grant funding for ‘Destination Graduation’ scholarship

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the County Commission announced Friday $180,000 in special grant funding for the "Destination Graduation" college scholarship. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 23, 2019
  • Elections

    Early voting in city elections picks up pace

    The numbers for early voting in the Oct. 3 Memphis elections show Friday's total was the first this year that exceeded the same day four years ago.

    By Bill Dries September 23, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Sheriff’s Office seeks extension on grant to reduce jail population

    A $650,000 grant the Sheriff's Office received from the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge program is set to expire Oct. 1. County officials working on the grant to reduce the jail population have requested an extension. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 23, 2019
  • Metro

    Kamala Harris cancels Memphis appearance

    The Democratic presidential contender cancelled a Sunday rally at East High School to attend a memorial in South Carolina. Several key states ahead of Tennessee on the primary schedule will determine how much of a battleground the state is for Democrats.

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2019
  • Metro

    Highpoint Church names new pastor

    Highpoint Church has named Wil Franco as its next lead pastor. The announcement comes more than a year after Chris Conlee resigned.

    By Abigail Warren September 22, 2019
  • Elections

    DeGraffreed says city court clerk’s office should be appointed, not elected

    The chief deputy of the City Court Clerk’s office, who is running for the clerk’s position on the Oct. 3 Memphis ballot, doesn’t think the job should be an elected position.

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2019
  • Elections

    Sawyer votes, Herenton senses change, Strickland courts early vote

    The second Saturday of early voting in the Memphis elections came with indications the pace is picking up. The early voting period runs through Sept. 28. Oct. 3 is election day in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Construction of Shelby County Health Department building ahead of schedule

    In building the new Shelby County Health Department building, Turner Construction has exceeded the county's goals for minority contractors and is on track to finish the building weeks ahead of deadline.

    By Linda A. Moore September 23, 2019
  • State Government

    Healthcare advocates call block grant proposal ‘dangerous’

    Advocates for low-income health-care patients statewide are calling the state’s block grant proposal a “dangerous” plan that could cut levels of service and affect the state’s most “vulnerable” people.

    By Sam Stockard September 22, 2019
  • Elections

    Campaign Notes: Foote Homes milestone, return of Mark Clayton, City Hall appointments

    The city campaign season this week saw a milestone in the move away from large public housing developments, an endorsement ballot topped by a questionable political figure and discussion about new appointments at City Hall beyond the Oct. 3 election results.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2019
  • State Government

    Cohen calls for federal administrator to reject Tennessee block grant proposal

    Congressman Steve Cohen is urging a federal official to reject Tennessee’s block grant proposal for Medicaid funds, saying it would violate federal law and “inflict serious harm to recipients in Memphis and Shelby County.”

    By Sam Stockard September 22, 2019
  • Education

    Crosstown High students walk out of class to call for diversity, innovation efforts

    More than 100 protesting students left their Crosstown classrooms Friday, and presented a letter with their grievances to the administration.

    By Caroline Bauman September 20, 2019
  • Metro

    Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes set for Sept. 25

    Five Memphis organizations have come together to sponsor the ninth annual Memphis Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 20, 2019
  • Metro

    Court dismisses lawsuit over Germantown mayoral votes

    A lawsuit filed by John Barzizza, a Germantown mayoral candidate, was dismissed Friday following insufficient evidence to overturn election results.

    By Abigail Warren September 20, 2019
  • Metro

    Seminar to focus on energy efficiency

    "Efficiently Improving Your Bottom Line" will be the theme of a seminar Oct. 2, Energy Efficiency Day, at the University of Memphis' Fogelman Executive Center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 20, 2019
  • Metro

    Southaven Chamber marks 50 years with Solid Gold Gala Oct. 17

    The Southaven Chamber of Commerce will mark its 50th anniversary with a $50-a-person Solid Gold Gala Thursday, Oct. 17, at Landers Center in Southaven.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 20, 2019
  • Metro

    Memphis Fire Department receives highest fire rating

    Memphis Fire Department has a Class 1 fire rating after working over the past two years to improve its classification. The Class 1 ratings are reported to insurance companies, and businesses and homeowners may see a drop in their premiums. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 23, 2019
  • Elections

    Jill Biden campaigns on unity theme at Germantown fundraiser

    The wife of former vice president and current Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in Germantown Thursday. She urged Democratic supporters to not believe that the nation is divided permanently along partisan lines. The state's presidential primaries are March 3.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley to host town hall meeting

    Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley will hold a town hall meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Cordova Family YMCA, 7959 Club Center Cove.

    By Linda A. Moore September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Conference kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness month

    A domestic violence conference Sept. 28 at First Baptist Church-Broad will launch this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

    By Linda A. Moore September 19, 2019
  • State Government

    DeBerry to renew push in 2020 for red flag law on firearms

    State Rep. John DeBerry is preparing to renew legislation in 2020 for a red flag law, but it could run into trouble since the General Assembly enacted a “compromise” bill this year.

    By Sam Stockard September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Bellevue Baptist welcomes Bill Gaither and his band

    Bill Gaither, a winner of multiple Grammy Awards, will host an evening of music, laughter and encouragement at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis on Friday, Sept. 20.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 19, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Conrad and Malone debate sales tax hike ballot question

    The City Council chairman and the Memphis Fire Fighters Association president debated the proposed sales tax hike on "Behind The Headlines" in a discussion that featured lots of disagreement.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2019

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