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  • City of Memphis

    City releases mediation agreement with Tom Lee Park overhaul specifics

    The mediation between the Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis In May International Festival ends months of mediation between the two with a detailed agreement, down to square footage and feet between stages.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2019
  • Metro

    The Early Word: A star-studded special and a home for the holidays

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 5, and today the Greater Memphis Chamber will host its Annual Chairman's Luncheon, where its newest chair will be revealed. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 05, 2019
  • Metro

    Memphians gather to congratulate Cynthia Ham at retirement celebration

    Memphians gathered at BRIDGES to celebrate the career and leadership of Cynthia Ham, a pivotal figure in the development of Memphis in May, Archer Malmo, Mud Island and Beale Street Historic District.

    By Jared Boyd December 06, 2019
  • State Government

    White: Non-tuition portions of school vouchers might be taxable

    State Rep. Mark White believes non-tuition items paid for with education savings accounts could be taxed under the state's new voucher program. But even as questions are raised about the governor's initiative, the Department of Education still hasn't firmed up the rules.

    By Sam Stockard December 05, 2019
  • Shelby County

    MICAH presents plan to raise millions for MATA

    MICAH officials on Wednesday offered the Shelby County Commission alternatives that would raise all of the $30 million needed to fully fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

    By Linda A. Moore December 05, 2019
  • Elections

    Fields set for March Tennessee presidential primaries

    Two Republican challengers to President Donald Trump and 16 Democrats have made the ballot for the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries.

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    Death penalty protesters to hold prayer vigil in Memphis

    Opponents of the death penalty are holding prayer vigils in Memphis and other cities in the state to protest the execution planned Thursday of Lee Hall, convicted for the 1991 death of his estranged girlfriend. 

    By Yolanda Jones December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    New president of Terminix Residential chosen

    Kim Scott will replace Matt Stevenson as president of Terminix Residential.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 04, 2019
  • Shelby County

    County Commission committee to pin down residency question, while ordinance placed on hold

    An ad hoc committee will dig down into residency requirements for Shelby County employees, ahead of any discussions about ending the requirement entirely. 

    By Linda A. Moore December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    More money for register of deeds gets approval from Shelby County Commission committee

    Shelby County Commission's general government committee approved Wednesday a resolution that would fund additional workers for the register of deeds to manage the records of the county's elected officials.

    By Linda A. Moore December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    No trial date set in Lorenzen Wright murder; case continued until next year

    A trial date for Billy Ray Turner, the man accused in the fatal shooting of NBA star Lorenzen Wright, could possibly be announced on Jan. 15 when Turner heads back to court. 

    By Yolanda Jones December 04, 2019
  • Education

    Memphis school board calls for charter moratorium

    The Shelby County Schools board included the request to state lawmakers to hold off on charter approvals until the state evaluates how they are doing.

    By Laura Faith Kebede December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    The Early Word: Lit down; drink up; and holiday goodness

    It’s Wednesday, Dec. 4, and today Stax Music Academy and a special guest will announce details of its 20th anniversary. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 04, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Residency for Shelby County employees is up for debate at commission committee meeting

    The Shelby County Commission's general government committee will discuss ways to tighten employee residency requirements or getting rid of them all together on Wednesday.

    By Linda A. Moore December 04, 2019
  • Metro

    City Council gives nod to Loews, Union Row and Pinch moves

    City Council members approved development milestones Tuesday, Dec. 3, in three major Downtown development projects.

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2019
  • Metro

    Council approves convenience store, delays car wash

    Plans for a Frayser convenience store with gas pumps drew opposition at the Tuesday, Dec. 3, City Council session from the owner of a Valero convenience store on an opposing corner.

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2019
  • Metro

    Fairgrounds redevelopment plan wins council OK

    City Council members, without debate, approved Tuesday, Dec. 3, the plan for redevelopment of the Fairgrounds.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2019
  • Metro

    City Council approves Memphis 3.0 plan

    The City Council gave final approval Tuesday, Dec. 3, to the Memphis 3.0 land use and development guidelines on which the council had delayed action numerous times since the spring.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2019
  • Metro

    Council votes down solid waste fee hikes, delays MLGW rate hike vote

    A solid waste fee rate hike was voted down by the City Council Tuesday in its next to last session of the year and of the current council's term.

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2019
  • State Government

    Casada says ‘nothing secret’ about grant fund, but some not convinced

    Former House Speaker Glen Casada says he reached out to Gov. Bill Lee’s office to request creation of a $4 million rural grants fund that received wide support by the Legislature, noting there was “nothing secret” about the money. But some Republican leaders didn't know the grant fund existed, including state Rep. Ron Gant of Fayette County.

    By Sam Stockard December 03, 2019
  • Metro

    Leadership Memphis looking for Change Maker nominees

    Know people who make others’ lives better? Nominate them for Leadership Memphis Change Maker Awards. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 04, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Police discuss road closures, traffic for St. Jude Marathon and AAC game

    Memphis police, St. Jude and city officials discuss traffic, road closures and public safety during Saturday's marathon and the American Athletic Championship championship football game. 

    By Yolanda Jones December 03, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    City gets $5.6 million federal grant for lead paint abatement program

    The City of Memphis has $5.6 million, most of it in federal funding, to test for and remove lead paint from up to 350 single-family homes and multi-family housing units in the city and county built before 1978.

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2019
  • Metro

    Former Germantown Middle majorette coach indicted for theft

    Former Germantown Middle School majorette coach was indicted for theft after holding a one-day summer camp and pocketing the money without the permission of Shelby County Schools.

    By Abigail Warren December 03, 2019
  • Education

    MLK Prep makes several staff changes, names new principal

    Frayser Community Schools officials are hopeful the changes will help the high school return to the progress it made during the 2015-16 school year. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 03, 2019

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