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Metro The University of Memphis and the Harwood Center are developing a partnership that will create an early learning classroom for children with special needs, ages 2-6. -
The Early Word
The Early Word: Amazon comes to town in a big way; restaurateurs take on some bad mojo
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 28, and we're talking about Germantown's apartment ban, Geoff Calkins' tribute to his dad and the Penny Hardaway experiment.
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Shelby County
Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers
An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.
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Shelby County
Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading
Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.
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Shelby County
Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate
A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
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State Government
State paying voucher contractor $1.2 million in unbudgeted money
The Tennessee Department of Education is paying a contractor $1.2 million this year to handle its voucher program even though the money wasn't placed in the state budget, education officials admitted Monday.
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Metro Transit funding approved by County Commission on second reading
Extended funding for transit was approved by the Shelby County Commission in an ordinance on second reading that gives it 1.5% of county's CIP budget.
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Metro Kendi will discuss ‘How to be an Antiracist’ in free event at Rhodes
His book hit No. 2 on The New York Times Bestseller list.
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Elections
Bipartisan division, frustration simmer beneath county’s blue surface
The jury is still out on whether Memphis will see much of the presidential campaigns a week away from the Iowa caucuses. But the divide over impeachment and social issues in a divided America is still evident in a blue county within a red state.
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State Government
Resolution calls for removing Forrest bust, honoring other Tennesseans
State Rep. Rick Staples of Knoxville is calling for removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol and replacement with recognition for one or two Tennesseans he believes more worthy.
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City of Memphis
Council moves on MLGW reflect skepticism utility is moving fast enough
The city council voted last week to seek a legal opinion key to the question of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division cutting ties with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: Germantown takes on apartments; the sheriff speaks; and a rumble by the river
It's Monday, Jan. 27, and today will find Collierville considering an amendment to its beer ordinance and Amazon breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility near Frayser.
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Premium State Government
Legislators in flux over governor’s decisions
Gov. Bill Lee is making big announcements that catch lawmakers by surprise or offer few specifics, leaving some in reactionary mode and potentially creating a gap with the Legislature in early 2020.
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Public Safety
De-annexation and juvenile facility top issues for sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses top issues he is facing in 2020.
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Premium City of Memphis
‘Battle on the Bluff’ legacy lives in trailblazing Bluff Walk
The Battle on the Bluff raged for most of the 1990s and resulted in the Bluff Walk, an outdoor amenity that Downtown residents, workers and visitors take for granted now.
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Metro Germantown multi-family guidelines head to final review
Germantown is reviewing new multi-family guidelines Monday. The meeting is likely the final review of the ordinances.
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City of Memphis
Churches pause in moment of silence to honor slain children
Some Memphis area churches paused for a moment of silence Sunday for three children killed in separate shootings last week.
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Shelby County
New residency rules aim to wrangle county employees into compliance
A Shelby County Commission ad hoc committee intends to make it harder for county workers to live outside the county.
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Metro
Harris, county commissioners hold public transit forum
The meeting, held in Crosstown Concourse, centered around a resolution for a potential increase in vehicle registration fees to help fund Shelby County's investment in MATA.
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Spirit of Memphis
FedEx completes 20th delivery of iconic Super Bowl trophy
FedEx Express delivered the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Super Bowl host city for the 20th consecutive time on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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State Government
White likely to vote against lunch debt “shaming” bill again
Legislation designed to stop the “shaming” of students who owe lunch money is expected to face another high hurdle in the General Assembly in 2020 with House Education Chairman Mark White opposing it.
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Metro City solid waste employees deny strike call
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Metro Ex-Memphis police officer pleads guilty in robbery of drug dealers
Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to robbing drug dealers.
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State Government
Governor signs Rose adoption bill into law despite LGBT opposition
Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation sponsored by Republican state Sen. Paul Rose into law Friday allowing adoption agencies, including those receiving state funds, to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their stated religious beliefs.
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Metro Sixth Circuit affirms dismissal of voting machine lawsuit
A federal appeals court has agreed with a Memphis federal court decision tossing out a case seeking to do away with the touchscreen voting machines used in Shelby County elections.
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