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Shelby County One of the biggest decisions facing Shelby County government in 2019 is whether it will allocate funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority in its 2019-2020 fiscal year budget. -
State Government Advocacy groups want tax incentive records open to public
Tennessee's tax-credit liability of nearly $1 billion is raising questions about economic development incentives and transparency for taxpayers.
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Shelby County Hopson’s tenure at SCS defined by changes in map of schools
The Shelby County Schools board is facing some important decisions as it mulls outgoing superintendent Dorsey Hopson's latest school consolidation plan and welcomes an interim leader.
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Public Safety Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn calls for forensic audit of her office
After finding checks stuffed in desks, no payments to agencies since 2016 and other issues, Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn calls for an audit of her office.
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Metro Gallery: Memphis’ charitable nature evident this holiday season
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State Government Harris wants ‘fresh set of eyes’ for Tennessee Democratic Party leadership
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris believes it’s time for a new leader of the Tennessee Democratic Party, saying Democrats missed a great opportunity to win seats across the state this year. -
Shelby County Shelby County putting final touches on legislative agenda
Allowing sports betting on Beale Street and better implementation of the state’s standardized TNReady test are two of the Shelby County Commission's latest requests to the Tennessee General Assembly. -
Business Community Foundation awards $200,000 to 19 organizations
Local organizations getting funds for technology enhancements, personnel training through Coummnuity Foundation grants.
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Education Shelby County hires Cedrick Gray as first director of education
Cedrick Gray will start his new role as director of education in January if the County Commission approves his appointment.
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City of Memphis City Council votes down MLGW rate hikes, approves Union Row TIF
Memphis City Council members have rejected gas, water and electric rate hikes proposed by Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division. On three separate 3-7 votes Tuesday, the council voted down the rate hikes to take effect in 2019 and again in 2021 across all three divisions of the publicly owned utility. -
City of Memphis Robinson and Morgan say council discord has broader context
Memphis City Council members say there were some indications of discord before the rift over filling three vacant council seats. But when the rift settled in for the rest of the year it was a surprising turn.
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Business New dorm proposed near University of Memphis
A developer is looking to turn the former Sigma Alpha Epsilon house near the University of Memphis campus into a privately owned and operated dormitory. -
City of Memphis TVA extends comment period for Allen Fossil Plant coal ash study
The Tennessee Valley Authority has extended the deadline for Memphians to comment on the future of coal ash at the Allen Fossil Plant in southwest Memphis. -
Metro Knowledge Quest students bring design thinking to Tom Lee Park redesign
The Knowledge Quest students helping with the reimagining of the Memphis riverfront and Tom Lee Park spent this past summer engaged in a Stanford University-style design thinking lab. -
Public Safety City, ACLU try to work out changes on surveillance consent decree
Both sides in federal lawsuit over Memphis police surveillance request a year to work out differences outside of court ruling.
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Business Wei Chen’s adventurous spirit, love of flying recalled
Memphis businessman Wei Chen was remembered Friday as an ardent booster of his adopted hometown, which was on full display in his 2011 flight around the world.
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Transportation & Logistics 4 killed when local businessman Wei Chen’s aircraft crashes in Atlanta
A twin-engine jet registered to company owned by a Memphis businessman crashed Thursday in Atlanta, killing all four aboard.
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Shelby County Commission approves TIF for $950 million Union Row development
The Shelby County Commission voted to authorize a 30-year, $100 million tax increment financing district for phase I of the $950 million Union Row development Monday, despite a request from Mayor Lee Harris and two county commissioners to delay the vote. -
City of Memphis Confederate monuments anniversary blends with coming city elections
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland won’t officially announce his re-election bid until next month. -
Metro Politics Podcast: Memphis City Council vacancies, sports betting, Union Row and more
Memphis City Council members Patrice Robinson and Worth Morgan join us to talk about the council's three vacant seats. Plus: Union Row gets a thumbs-up from the County Commission and sports betting could be coming to Tennessee. -
City of Memphis Confederate monument anniversary reveals a work in progress
One year to the day that Confederate monuments were removed from two city parks, the anniversary revealed the controversy still has some unexpected life left in it among those pursuing the removal of the monuments by different methods.
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State Government State Sen. Kyle eyes run for U.S. Senate seat
Sara Kyle says constituents have been encouraging her to consider running even before U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander announced he would not seek re-election.
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Shelby County Harris pushes for new juvenile detention center funding
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris presses the case for funding of a new juvenile detention center ahead of a key County Commission vote next month.
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State Government AG opinion could bring sports betting to Memphis
A Tennessee Attorney General’s opinion saying sports betting could be legalized without amending the Constitution could make it easier for Sen. Brian Kelsey to pass legislation allowing gambling on athletic events. -
City of Memphis City Council rejects Logan, punts filling vacancies to new year
Memphis City Council members put off filling three empty seats on the council Tuesday at their last meeting of the year.
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