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  • Elections

    Jill Biden campaigns on unity theme at Germantown fundraiser

    The wife of former vice president and current Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in Germantown Thursday. She urged Democratic supporters to not believe that the nation is divided permanently along partisan lines. The state's presidential primaries are March 3.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley to host town hall meeting

    Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley will hold a town hall meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Cordova Family YMCA, 7959 Club Center Cove.

    By Linda A. Moore September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Conference kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness month

    A domestic violence conference Sept. 28 at First Baptist Church-Broad will launch this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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

    DeBerry to renew push in 2020 for red flag law on firearms

    State Rep. John DeBerry is preparing to renew legislation in 2020 for a red flag law, but it could run into trouble since the General Assembly enacted a “compromise” bill this year.

    By Sam Stockard September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Bellevue Baptist welcomes Bill Gaither and his band

    Bill Gaither, a winner of multiple Grammy Awards, will host an evening of music, laughter and encouragement at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis on Friday, Sept. 20.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 19, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Conrad and Malone debate sales tax hike ballot question

    The City Council chairman and the Memphis Fire Fighters Association president debated the proposed sales tax hike on "Behind The Headlines" in a discussion that featured lots of disagreement.

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    FedEx says it’s gathering facts in case of pilot detained in China

    FedEx said a pilot was detained and later released on bail after Chinese authorities found an item in his luggage as he waited to board a commercial flight in Guangzhou.

    By Wayne Risher September 19, 2019
  • Education

    Memphis district recommends closing Southwest Early College High School

    The school board will vote on the district’s recommendation to close the school at its October meeting, as the district has to provide 30 days notice on such a vote.

    By Caroline Bauman September 19, 2019
  • Education

    U of M honors Memphis State 8 — 60 years later

    Five of the original eight students who integrated Memphis State University in 1959 are still living and attended the event.

    By Jane Roberts September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Greg Fletcher joins Memphis International’s governing board

    Gregory Fletcher, a retired attorney whose father was Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s chief executive from 1975-1985, has been appointed to the airport board.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 19, 2019
  • Public Safety

    TBI ID man killed in officer-involved shooting in South Memphis

    A man was killed by Shelby County Sheriff's deputies in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in the South Memphis area. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    The Extra Podcast: Andy Cates and Eric Barnes on how The Daily Memphian came to be

    This week on The Extra Podcast, Andy Cates joins Eric Barnes to talk about the years of planning that preceded The Daily Memphian.

    By Eric Barnes September 16, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Assessor wants county task force to help halt African American home devaluation

    Shelby County assessor of property Melvin Burgess said his offices has studied Orange Mound and wants to use the community as a model in the creation of a plan to stop the devaluation of homes on African American communities across Memphis.

    By Linda A. Moore October 04, 2019
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    Arlington voters go to polls Thursday

    Voters in Arlington go to the polls Thursday in the city's municipal elections.

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
  • State Government

    Congressional letter: Medicaid block grants not legal under federal law

    The chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce is questioning the legality of Medicaid block grants for states such as Tennessee, saying Congress would have to change federal law to allow this type of healthcare funding.

    By Sam Stockard September 18, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    River mayors avoid words ‘climate change’ in push for funds

    A coalition of mayors from towns and cities along the Mississippi River are in town through Thursday for their annual meeting. Record flooding along other parts of the river earlier this year is the major topic of discussion. 

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Plans to put security cameras everywhere in Shelby County still a work in progress

    With the funding in place to put security cameras in every Shelby County Commission district, officials are still trying to figure out how to do it.

    By Linda A. Moore September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    ProTech announces name change and launch of new website

    ProTech Systems Group, Inc. has changed its name to ProTech Services Group, Inc.

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Edge4Vets workshop to connect veterans with job possibilities

    Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and partners will present an Edge4Vets workshop Oct. 1 to help veterans translate military experiences into civilian careers.

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

    State Sen. Robinson: Governor gift-wraps refusal to expand Medicaid

    Gov. Bill Lee’s $7.85 billion “modified” block grant proposal is drawing support from conservative backers and criticism from patient advocates who believe it will take people off the TennCare rolls.

    By Sam Stockard September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Oldham endorses sales tax hike ballot question

    Former Memphis Police Director and Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham has endorsed the proposed half percent sales tax hike on the Oct. 3 Memphis ballot.

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Martavious Banks files $10 million federal lawsuit against city, officers

    Martavious Banks, 26, shot by Memphis police during a traffic stop, has filed a $10 million civil lawsuit in federal court against the officers and the city. The suit claims excessive force was used during the incident and that his constitutional rights were violated. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Shelby County Commission committee gives approval to expand Uptown TIF

    The Shelby County Commission approved Wednesday an ordinance on second reading to expand the Uptown TIF. The full commission will vote Monday.

    By Linda A. Moore September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    The Container Store donating $12,300 to Le Bonheur

    The Container store raised $12,300 for Le Bohneur Children's Hospital during its opening weekend.

    By Abigail Warren September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Movie showing to mark 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

    Hollywood 20 Cinema will hold free screenings of the 1982 film "Gandhi" Oct. 4-10 in honor of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 18, 2019

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