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    New Memphis hosts luncheon to celebrate impact of local internships

    New Memphis invited interns and their bosses to a luncheon in celebration of its Launch program, which focuses on providing businesses with resources to hire and retain young talent.

    By Jared Boyd July 25, 2019
  • Education

    Up to 3,000 Memphis high school students could get free city bus rides

    Shelby County Schools leaders hope the bus passes will encourage students to participate in after-school activities, get jobs, post higher test scores and miss school less often.

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 25, 2019
  • Education

    10 new schools will open in Memphis this academic year

    The openings and closings will bring the total number of Memphis charter schools to 82 — with Shelby County Schools overseeing 57 and the state-run Achievement School District overseeing 25 more.

    By Kathryn Palmer, Caroline Bauman July 25, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    HUD official’s visit gives Shelby County another ally in Washington

    Shelby County economic development leaders Wednesday were able to explain their projects to a HUD official as he helps communities tap into the Opportunity Zone program.

    By Linda A. Moore July 28, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis ballot changes on way to certification by Election Commission

    The Shelby County Election Commission meets Thursday to certify the ballot for the Oct. 3 nonpartisan elections. Meanwhile, city council contender Cody Fletcher said on the Daily Memphian Politics Podcast that criticism of his switch to another council race takes time away from discussion of more substantial issues.

    By Bill Dries July 24, 2019
  • Metro

    The Chickasaw Nation’s role in the founding of Memphis

    As the city of Memphis prepares to mark its 200th anniversary, the Chickasaw Nation is finding the story of its origins in a part of the city Native Americans left 500 years ago.

    By Bill Dries November 12, 2019
  • State Government

    Sexton promises to end ‘kill list’ as House Speaker

    With a promise to give lawmakers more freedom, Cameron Sexton of Crossville vaulted to victory Wednesday as House Speaker-select, a month ahead of a special session to replace resigning Speaker Glen Casada.

    By Sam Stockard July 24, 2019
  • Metro

    Memphis Athletic Department receives record $13M commitment

    The University of Memphis Athletics department announced Wednesday a $13 million commitment that will help support Tiger Athletics through the establishment of the Gary W. and Barbara Bryant Family Trusts.

    By Natalie Pilgrim July 24, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Former Mayor Morris was ‘well ahead of his time,’ Harris says

    Bill Morris signed his autobiography and told stories at an event hosted by current county Mayor Lee Harris.

    By Linda A. Moore July 24, 2019
  • Education

    Group withdraws request to house migrant children in vacant Memphis school

    Under a $3.7 million federal grant, the Georgia-based Baptiste Group had proposed operating a residential facility until 2025 at the former South Side Middle School, which until last summer housed a state-run charter school. But Baptiste withdrew its application after Chalkbeat started asking questions about the plan.

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 24, 2019
  • State Government

    Some House Speaker candidates question timing of campaign contributions

    One of six announced candidates, Deputy Speaker Matthew Hill, has made 14 $1,000 contributions through a political action committee to House Republican colleagues, including Rep. Tom Leatherwood of Arlington, state records show.

    By Sam Stockard July 23, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    City to expand bike and scooter fleet size from 1,750 to 3,300

    E-scooter companies Bolt and Spin will join Bird and Lime as well as Explore Bike Share in the Memphis market as a pilot shared-mobility program becomes permanent. 

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Memphis attorney indicted on theft, forgery charges

    Michael Skouteris was indicted on theft and forgery charges after he was accused of stealing more than $250,000 from settlements for clients in cases involving nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and personal injury. 

    By Yolanda Jones July 23, 2019
  • Metro

    Peer Power sends 70 new Success Coaches into Shelby County Schools

    70 Peer Power Success Coaches are ready to go into Shelby Count Schools.

    By Jane Roberts July 24, 2019
  • State Government

    Towns hopes to take anti-slavery amendment to national level

    State Rep. Joe Towns passed a resolution this year calling for a constitutional amendment to remove slavery and involuntary servitude from the Tennessee Constitution. He contends the U.S. Constitution needs amending, just as the state document does.

    By Sam Stockard July 23, 2019
  • Shelby County

    Criminal Court clerk’s office audit finds no wrongdoing

    While a forensic audit requested by Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn when she took office last year found "no malfeasance," the report cited a need to implement stricter internal controls. 

    By Yolanda Jones July 23, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Summer heat tests door-to-door campaign strategies

    Mayoral contenders Tami Sawyer and Jim Strickland are mixing old-fashioned door-to-door campaigning with canvassing apps that show the voting histories of households.

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2019
  • Metro

    MLGW hires Siemens as consultant for integrated resource plan

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has hired Siemens Industry Inc. as its consultant in developing an integrated resource plan.

    By Bill Dries July 22, 2019
  • Shelby County

    County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding

    Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.

    By Linda A. Moore July 22, 2019
  • State Government

    House Democrats want inquiry into claim Casada offered promotion for voucher vote

    Rep. John Mark Windle, a Democrat who was promoted to full colonel in the Tennessee Guard this year, voted against the voucher bill legislation. Windle said he sought the guidance of Tennessee ethics authorities about a report that Casada had suggested Windle's voucher support could lead to a promotion to general.

    By Sam Stockard July 22, 2019
  • Metro

    Record low industrial vacancy rate reported

    Industrial vacancy hit an all-time low of 5.4% in the second quarter in the Memphis area due to strong tenant demand for space, according to the CBRE Marketview report.

    By Tom Bailey July 22, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Six Shelby County corrections deputies resign after internal investigation

    Six correction deputies at the Shelby County Jail quit their jobs amid an investigation into "inappropriate relationships" at 201 Poplar with inmates. 

    By Yolanda Jones July 22, 2019
  • Metro

    Meritan’s 20th annual Moonlight Classic Bike Tour set for August

    Meritan's 20th annual Moonlight Classic Bike Tour and Tailgate takes to the streets of East Memphis and Midtown Aug. 24 at 10 p.m.

    By Natalie Pilgrim July 22, 2019
  • Education

    Shelby County Schools to focus on empowering African-American males

    Joris Ray, Shelby County Schools superintendent, says he wants to change the school district's approach to educating black male students, in order to "change the face of SCS and change the face of Shelby County and Memphis." 

    By Abigail Warren July 22, 2019
  • Metro

    Legislation calls for study of African-American homicides

    Calling Tennessee’s rate of homicides among black men a “public health crisis,” a state legislator is seeking a state study to find the causes and set policies to attack them, while hoping to change the perception of African-American males.

    By Sam Stockard July 22, 2019

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