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  • State Government

    Online sports betting hits Legislature’s jackpot

    Legislation setting up an online gambling sports network in Tennessee passed the Senate on Tuesday, potentially bringing in $50 million in wagering revenue annually, a measure that will become law without the governor's signature.

    By Sam Stockard April 30, 2019
  • State Government

    Legislature passes bill making it illegal to handle cell phone while driving

    Responding to an increase in distracted-driving crashes, the Legislature is outlawing the handling of cell phones by motorists.

    By Sam Stockard April 30, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Commission approves resolution to ‘retain and protect’ legislative authority

    Shelby County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to “retain and protect” its authority to fill county office vacancies Monday.

    By Omer Yusuf April 29, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Task force on TVA-MLGW relationship gets down to business of power Tuesday

    A 20-member advisory group on the idea of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division changing its relationship with the Tennessee Valley Authority meets Tuesday for the first time.

    By Bill Dries April 30, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Harris proposes creation of technology startup fund

    Mayor Lee Harris' $1.3 billion budget proposal includes funding for a new tech startup fund, raises for county employees and one of the county's largest investments in prekindergarten. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 30, 2019
  • Metro

    Daily Briefs

    • Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon to unveil annual poster May 6
    • Building permit filed for Cossitt Library renovation
    • Lender drops one suit in Clark Tower case

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 30, 2019
  • State Government

    Voucher bill stuck in discord over immigrant students, homeschooling

    NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings account bill is headed for a conference committee where House and Senate members will try to hammer out differences, mainly over immigration verification and homeschooling.

    By Sam Stockard April 30, 2019
  • State Government

    Senate budget restores Tom Lee Park funding to full $10M

    NASHVILLE – The state Senate is restoring $2.5 million to a Tom Lee Park improvements project and earmarking $2.5 million from a different source for a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

    By Sam Stockard April 30, 2019
  • Metro

    Automobile museum opens with block party to celebrate history of Edge District

    Known for its history as a haven for automotive businesses in Memphis, the Edge District hosted a block party to celebrate the opening of the Edge Motor Museum complete with classic rides, music and food.

    By Jared Boyd April 30, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    People’s Convention set for June 8 with survey results forming agenda

    A “People’s Convention," designed to develop a ticket of candidates in the 2019 Memphis elections around a particular agenda, is back on the calendar for June 8.

    By Bill Dries April 30, 2019
  • State Government

    Governor’s voucher-type bill likely bound for legislative talks

    With major sticking points between the House and Senate on Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings account bill, the legislation is likely headed for a conference committee, lawmakers say, where even a compromise plan’s result is unpredictable.

    By Sam Stockard April 28, 2019
  • State Government

    House Finance chair: Senate voucher bill will be accepted

    NASHVILLE – House Finance, Ways & Means Committee Chairwoman Susan Lynn said Monday she expects the House to accept a Senate voucher bill Monday afternoon.

    By Sam Stockard April 29, 2019
  • Metro

    Daily Briefs

    • Colbert retiring, Junior Achievement seeks new leader
    • FedEx announces winners of annual Small Business Grant Contest
    • Comcast and Memphis to host volunteer project to paint murals at Humes Prep

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 29, 2019
  • State Government

    Shelby, Metro Nashville school systems threaten voucher lawsuit

    Shelby County Schools and Metro Nashville Public Schools – targeted by Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings accounts bill – are threatening a lawsuit against the state, contending the legislation is unconstitutional.

    By Sam Stockard April 29, 2019
  • Metro

    Fundraisers and neo-Confederate threats mark five months to Memphis election day

    Mayor Jim Strickland says city's challenges are the reason for his re-election bid. Challenger Tami Sawyer said white supremacist threats won't stop her campaign and the race for City Court Clerk grows.

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2019
  • Metro

    Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival draws thousands to Downtown Memphis

    The 27th annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival drew thousands of people to Downtown Memphis to feast on crawfish and gumbo on Sunday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 28, 2019
  • Health Care

    Volunteers ready $5M Whitehaven park for summer opening

    BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation has made David Carnes Park in Whitehaven the first example of how its BlueCross Healthy Place initiative can turn a park into a true community asset.

    By Michelle Corbet April 24, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Harris to propose budget with no tax increase, small raise for employees

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is expected to present a budget next week with no property tax increase, a small raise for county employees and one of the county’s largest investments in prekindergarten.

    By Omer Yusuf April 27, 2019
  • Metro

    Exit interview: Smarrelli details regrets, proudest accomplishments

    In the 10 years John Smarrelli Jr. has led Christian Brothers University he has broken down the walls of the Roman Catholic campus through changemaking partnerships and initiatives. 

    By Michelle Corbet April 29, 2019
  • Music

    Volunteers answer call to help clean up Mid-South Coliseum

    Volunteers answered the call from the Coliseum Coalition to help "pre-vitalize" the Mid-South Coliseum, turning out Saturday to clean up the storied Memphis landmark.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 27, 2019
  • Metro

    Daily Briefs

    • Memphis health institutions to receive $9.9M in federal grants
    • Harris announces 'Move with the Mayor' events 
    • Collierville officer retires after 25 years with police departmen

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 27, 2019
  • Education

    Eleven school superintendents in 60-plus years chronicle changes

    As board members of Shelby County Schools consider making interim Superintendent Joris Ray permanent, here's a look at superintendents who have lead Memphis schools over the past half century and how their selections altered the process. 

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater

    The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

    By Sam Stockard April 26, 2019
  • Education

    Joris Ray wants to be Shelby County Schools superintendent; here’s what we know about him

    Here's a look at what we know about interim Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray as board members prepare to consider dropping its search for a new superintendent and giving Ray the job outright.

    By Laura Faith Kebede April 26, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Smiley comes to quest for council with lessons learned from 2018 run

    Making his second bid for elected office in a year, J.B. Smiley Jr. says his city council campaign this year is a mix of millennials and local political veterans.

    By Bill Dries April 25, 2019

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