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  • Metro

    Fred’s to close another 49 stores

    Memphis-based Fred’s Inc. announced Friday the company will close another 49 underperforming stores as part of an ongoing effort to optimize its store footprint.

    By Natalie Pilgrim June 21, 2019
  • Education

    Community backlash halts Winchester Elementary literacy lab plan

    Parents and teachers at Winchester Elementary were largely critical of the Memphis Teacher Residency partnership — saying the teachers would be less experienced, the model hasn’t been tested, and the school had recently undergone a lot of leadership changes.

    By Laura Faith Kebede June 20, 2019
  • State Government

    Frayser needs ‘a seat at the table’ to deal with Brandon Webber death

    Following the shooting death of Brandon Webber in Frayser, state Sen. Sara Kyle contends the community’s residents need to be made a part of the dialogue to stop such incidents.

    By Sam Stockard June 21, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Election commission expects attorney general opinion on releasing results

    The Shelby County Election Commission has asked for an official opinion on how soon election results can be released after polls close at 7 p.m. The issue was one of the topics discussed during a joint meeting with the Shelby County Commission Thursday.

    By Linda A. Moore June 20, 2019
  • Education

    Kids splash, learn at World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

    University of Memphis Recreational Center staff taught five swim classes as a part of The World's Largest Swimming Lesson, an annual water safety initiative.

    By Jared Boyd June 20, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Hyde backs Tom Lee Park changes, likens stand off to ‘whack-a-mole’

    The philanthropist supporting the remake of Tom Lee Park says there have been a dozen changes to plans by the Memphis River Parks Partnership since the Memphis In May International Festival raised objections to the plan this spring.

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2019
  • Metro

    Wednesday night storm leaves thousands without power

    Nearly 40,000 MLGW customers in Memphis and Shelby County lost power Wednesday due to a storm that moved through late in the night.

    By Natalie Pilgrim June 20, 2019
  • Education

    Memphis schools likely to get less money than requested from county

    County commissioners approved a recommendation to add $10 million more than Mayor Lee Harris’ budget for school building projects in all seven county districts. That still leaves Shelby County Schools short of the $64 million it requested by about 37%.

    By Laura Faith Kebede June 20, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Sales tax hike proposal has enough signatures to go on October ballot

    The Shelby County Election Commission will vote Thursday afternoon on adding a sales tax increase referendum to the Oct. 3 Memphis ballot.

    By Bill Dries June 19, 2019
  • Education

    Stanford professor lectures at U of M on effect of racial bias

    Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt spoke at the University of Memphis Wednesday afternoon about the research behind her book, “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think and Do.”

    By Jared Boyd June 20, 2019
  • Education

    With Sharon Griffin out after a year, Achievement School District seeks stability

    Sharon Griffin was the fourth ASD leader in seven years. Katie Poulos, the state’s new chief of schools overseeing turnaround efforts, said there will be a national search for a permanent replacement.

    By Caroline Bauman June 20, 2019
  • Metro

    France swoons over love story linked to Olive Branch

    Enterprising French journalists reunited an elderly Olive Branch man with his long-lost love from World War II, and the story spread across Europe. 

    By Tom Bailey June 19, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County committees creep toward final budget

    The Shelby County Commission's budget and finance committee approved Wednesday a $1.3 billion budget and retained the county's $4.05 tax rate.

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

    Hardaway has ‘zero confidence’ in special prosecutor handling email case

    State Rep. G.A. Hardaway of Memphis wants a new process for appointing special prosecutors amid discriminatory comments by the district attorney chosen to investigate a case involving House Speaker Glen Casada’s office and an African-American activist.

    By Sam Stockard June 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Two indictments charge disbarred attorney with 67 felony violations

    A federal grand jury has returned two indictments against disbarred Memphis attorney Keith L. Dobbs, charging him with 67 felony violations for misappropriating funds from 26 recipients of veterans benefits and nine Social Security recipients.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 19, 2019
  • Shelby County

    County Commission approves $100,000 for Germantown flood relief

    The Shelby County Commission Wednesday approved $100,000 for flooding in Germantown.

    By Linda A. Moore June 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Country duo Florida Georgia Line, tour mates visit St. Jude

    Florida Georgia Line and tour mates made a surprise appearance at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital June 15 to play for patients and their families.

    By Natalie Pilgrim June 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Pinnacle to host grand-opening celebration for Midtown office; Jaren Jackson Jr. to attend

    Pinnacle Financial Partners will celebrate the grand opening of its new Midtown office June 26 with Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., food and door prizes. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim June 19, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Synthetic turf dog park opens in Edge District

    The off-leash area in the Edge Triangle now has synthetic turf that will stay green all year long. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 19, 2019
  • Metro

    MLGW to host informational fair and Power Hour

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water announced Wednesday it will host an invitational fair and Power Hour on Thursday, June 20, at its administration building.

    By Natalie Pilgrim June 19, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Council delays Waste Connections plan vote

    A light City Council agenda Tuesday got a bit lighter with delays in decisions on a controversial Whitehaven planned development and amendments to the Unified Development Code.

    By Bill Dries June 18, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Council delays Graceland vote, warns EPE against changing terms

    Memphis City Council members delayed a vote Tuesday setting up Tourism Development Zone funding to partially finance an $80 million expansion of Graceland.

    By Bill Dries June 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Fred’s losses grow to $33.9 million

    Fred’s Inc.’s losses continue to grow. The Memphis-based discount retailer reported a net loss of $33.9 million for the quarter ended May 4

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 18, 2019
  • State Government

    Shelby lawmakers say Achievement School District needs state hearing, restructuring

    Memphis lawmakers are calling for hearings on the Achievement School District and restructuring the way it manages charter schools in the wake of the director’s resignation.

    By Sam Stockard June 19, 2019
  • Education

    High tea fundraiser at LeMoyne-Owen a celebration of female leaders in black churches

    LeMoyne-Owen College hosted a high tea at Bridges USA for first ladies of local black churches. The event benefitted the college's student activities, as well as the United Negro College Fund.

    By Jared Boyd June 04, 2019

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