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  • Free to readers The Early Word

    The Early Word: Feagins could be fired, and Cajun is ragin’ in Bartlett

    Frayser high funding is a go, MATA board considers a leadership change and the Tigers are back on the national radar.

    By Bianca Phillips December 17, 2024
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    Understanding the politics of More for Memphis

    Seeding Success leadership has spent months pitching the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission on the antipoverty plan. 

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    City Council takes final vote on ‘More for Memphis’ startup

    By Samuel Hardiman December 17, 2024
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    Here’s what’s at stake if MSCS fires Superintendent Marie Feagins

    Memphis students and public education have been through leadership tumult that began with the departure of former Superintendent Joris Ray in 2022 and continued through the interim tenure of Toni Williams.

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    MSCS board to consider terminating Feagins’ contract

    By Laura Testino December 17, 2024
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    MATA board weighs installing consultant as temporary CEO

    The new Memphis Area Transit Authority board heard a proposal to replace interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin temporarily with John Lewis of Transpro, the consultant who wrote a scathing report about the bus system just weeks ago.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 17, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Despite sharp words, More for Memphis advances at County Commission

    In addition to the More for Memphis debate, the Shelby County Commission voted down redistributing county pay raises, and dealt with other fiscal matters.

    By Bill Dries December 17, 2024
  • Education

    County approves Frayser school funding despite news of MSCS turmoil

    There were no votes opposing the new Frayser high school, but word that the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will vote on a possible ouster of Superintendent Marie Feagins cast a long shadow over the discussion.

    By Bill Dries December 16, 2024
  • Education

    MSCS board to consider terminating Feagins’ contract 

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members are scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider terminating Superintendent Marie Feagins’ contract. 

    By Laura Testino December 17, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    City Council takes final vote on ‘More for Memphis’ startup

    The last City Council meeting of 2024 also includes the return of a pair of Chickasaw Gardens street closings to the agenda and the appointment of a new city public works director.

    By Bill Dries December 16, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man sues City of Memphis for wrongful conviction

    A man wrongfully convicted of a 2002 Beale Street robbery is eligible for compensation of up to $1 million from the state, but has to be exonerated by Tennessee’s governor before he can receive the money. 

    By Aarron Fleming December 16, 2024
  • Sports

    28 student-athletes graduate from University of Memphis

    Fifteen football players were among the nearly 30 student-athletes that graduated Sunday at FedExForum.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 16, 2024
  • Free to readers The Early Word

    The Early Word: Live Nation venue brings mixed feelings; Roxie’s lives on

    City task force could address DOJ concerns, the Tigers bounce back in Clemson win and upscale Mexican fare is coming to an old Italian spot.

    By Bianca Phillips December 16, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Chickasaw gates are back; Tigers football bowls

    Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission takes up a funding proposal for a new Frayser high school.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 15, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Latest twist in Frayser and Cordova schools saga goes to County Commission

    The last County Commission meeting of 2024 is likely to be a long one. The Monday, Nov. 16, agenda features 89 items including a set of 22 funding resolutions for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office totaling nearly $18 million — much of it for repairs to the county jail.

    By Bill Dries December 15, 2024
  • East Memphis

    U of M doctorate graduate follows in her father’s footsteps

    Elisabeth “Buffy” Claire Langford’s doctorate of education degree in instruction and curriculum leadership: applied behavior analysis comes after a 23-year academic journey.

    By Julia Baker December 16, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    DA weighs in on ouster efforts, DOJ report and jail conditions

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy discussed the DOJ’s investigation into MPD, attempts to remove him from office and conditions at the Shelby County Jail on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Aarron Fleming December 15, 2024
  • Premium Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission looks for smoother, swifter budget season

    The rules discussed at a Saturday, Dec. 14, retreat at Shelby Farms Park include a budget subcommittee to hash out details of budget amendments.

    By Bill Dries December 14, 2024
  • Update Metro

    7-year-old dies after shooting self with gun, police say

    The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital but did not survive. No arrests have been made yet, police said.

    By Jody Callahan December 14, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Team Max helps fill the stomachs of Memphis’ hungry people

    Aided by more than 130 volunteers, Team Max distributes 6,000 large food baskets to those in need, including 3,000 handed out on a chilly Saturday morning at the Mid-South Food Bank in South Memphis.

    By Jody Callahan December 14, 2024
  • Premium Behind The Headlines

    Memphis mayor plans task force to address police reform

    Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices. 

    By Bill Dries December 14, 2024
  • Premium Collierville

    Shelby County Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff

    Alderman-elect Nick Robbins will take his oath next week. In the runoff this past Tuesday, there were 2,593 ballots cast.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2024
  • Public Safety

    New trial date set for alleged mastermind of Young Dolph killing

    Hernandez Govan is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

    By Aarron Fleming December 13, 2024
  • Free to readers The Early Word

    The Early Word: Live the high life on Broad, but party’s over in Germantown

    Penny has a plan to pivot, The Liquor Store gets into the Christmas spirit(s) and your kale caesar salad spot is back — and bigger. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 13, 2024
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: City Silo opens new location; Farm Burger goes local — Globally

    City Silo reopens in East Memphis with a new look and a new location. Plus, a Bartlett bakery has closed its storefront. 

    By Sophia Surrett December 16, 2024
  • Education

    New Tennessee charter school law for at-risk students draws interest in Memphis and Nashville

    Three aspiring charter groups are interested in opening schools in Memphis and Nashville in 2026 under a new state law aimed at creating options for at-risk youth.

    By Marta W. Aldrich December 12, 2024
  • Sound Bites

    ‘Miracle’ on Broad Avenue: Liquor Store hosts cocktail pop-up

    New York-based Christmas pop-up bar Miracle partners with locations around the world to offer Christmas cocktails in cheery holiday-themed settings. Plus, we have tips for making your own holiday cocktails. 

    By Jennifer Chandler December 12, 2024

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