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    Funds for Germantown sports complex absent from governor’s budget

    When Gov. Bill Lee’s budget amendment was released Tuesday, $10 million for Germantown’s desired sports complex was not included.

    By Abigail Warren March 27, 2025
  • Public Safety

    New U of M report studies bail in Shelby County

    Bail amounts in Shelby County increased following the passage of a recent state law aimed at peeling back local bail reform efforts.

    By Aarron Fleming March 27, 2025
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    What to make of measles: The situation in Shelby County

    Tennessee’s herd immunity is high, but most physicians practicing now have never treated a case of measles. And adults, especially those between 40 and 68 years of age, might want another dose of the vaccine. 

    By Jane Roberts March 31, 2025
  • East Memphis

    Young hopes to dodge tax hike as budget looms

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young also heard more concerns about xAI at the One Memphis forum Wednesday, but promised to devote its tax revenue to specific public projects in Southwest Memphis.

    By Bill Dries March 27, 2025
  • State Government

    Tempers flare between Pearson, Farmer during House committee hearing

    A discussion about gun laws lead to Rep. Justin J. Pearson, confronting fellow Rep. Andrew Farmer during a House subcommittee Wednesday, March 26, temporarily suspending the session. 

    By Benjamin Smith March 28, 2025
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    MSCS takeover bill would give power to Shelby County leaders

    Eads Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor brought the proposal, which targets Memphis by taking aim at Tennessee school districts with high concentrations of poverty.

    By Laura Testino March 27, 2025
  • Education

    State Comptroller set to pay $3 million for MSCS audit

    The money to hire and pay an accounting firm to conduct the audit is part of Gov. Bill Lee’s amended budget proposal.

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Police looking for suspect in double shooting that killed Memphis rapper

    Memphis police have issued an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old in connection with a double shooting in Downtown Memphis that left Memphis rapper Sayso P dead.

    By Jody Callahan March 27, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Air conditioning not working at 201 Poplar

    The HVAC issues have affected both the jail and the courthouse, according to statements from local officials.

    By Aarron Fleming March 26, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County Commission may attempt to block state schools takeover

    “If we do nothing then we are really leaving ourselves at the will of the state,” said Commissioner Shante Avant. 

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2025
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    The Early Word: Dolly Parton owns Pancho’s; river parks may get a refresh

    The animal shelter will stay closed indefinitely, the City Council wants to clean up the Wolf River Bottoms and the Grizzlies wake up from a long hibernation. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 26, 2025
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    New Hernando High to welcome first students in July

    Students will start filling the halls of the new Hernando High in late summer, providing relief to other schools in the DeSoto County school district.

    By Toni Lepeska March 26, 2025
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    Memphis Oral School expands footprint, looks to future goals

    Last week, the school announced it is purchasing the Kingsway Christian Church’s property at 7887 Poplar Ave. next door to the hearing center.

    By Abigail Warren March 26, 2025
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    City animal shelter to remain closed to public indefinitely

    MAS to remain closed to the public indefinitely as distemper outbreak still hasn’t been controlled.

    By Jody Callahan March 26, 2025
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    City Council questions truck yard, approves Wolf River-area cleanup

    The City Council also approved a task force Tuesday, March 25, to make recommendations on how to deal with Wolf River bottomland that, for decades, has been an illegal dumping site and a popular area for off-road vehicles.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2025
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    Collierville Schools buys property with eye toward future

    The construction of a new school is not in Collierville’s immediate plans. Growth will dictate when the new campus is needed.

    By Abigail Warren March 26, 2025
  • State Government

    New West Tenn. juvenile detention facility plan passes first hurdle

    A fiscal note attached to the bill estimates a cost of more than $283 million, a figure that doesn’t include land, staffing or maintenance costs.

    By Benjamin Smith March 25, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Dolly Parton, a death and the West Memphis Pancho’s

    For now, the Dollywood Foundation owns the former Pancho’s site in West Memphis, but if all goes according to plan, the site will be sold this summer with the proceeds going to the Foundation.

    By Jody Callahan March 26, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City floats a raft of riverfront improvements

    Could recreational uses come back to McKellar Lake? Or a dock of paddle boats in the Wolf River Harbor? 

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2025
  • Shelby County

    County Commissioner Mickell Lowery declares for Shelby County mayor

    The May primary fields to succeed outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris could grow with no incumbent seeking reelection.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Future is uncertain for Tigers basketball, Redbirds baseball

    A Memphis judge is confirmed to a higher court, the Showboats coach takes leave before the season starts and free pickleball is coming to Poplar Plaza.

    By Bianca Phillips March 25, 2025
  • State Government

    Memphis judge confirmed to Tennessee appeals court

    Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Valerie Smith has been confirmed to the Tennessee Court of Appeals.

    By Aarron Fleming March 24, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council votes on permits for on-street parking

    If 75% of the property owners in a defined area sign a petition, parking on their streets would be allowed only with a $50 permit with some exemptions.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2025
  • Public Safety

    MPD identifies Downtown shooting victims

    The victims were shot just before 2:45 p.m. Saturday while getting into a car outside of the Westin Memphis Beale Street, police said.

    By Aarron Fleming March 25, 2025
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    The Early Word: Bluffs’ tornado shield debunked; Mayor’s meeting heats up

    Tesla protests were mostly peaceful, Kelly English serves greens at a new Midtown food truck and Daily Memphian staffers reflect on the Tigers’ premature season end.

    By Holly Whitfield March 24, 2025

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