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    The Early Word: Liza’s light shines on, but dark days loom at MATA

    Police situation brings new light to an unsigned contract, the BCBS building may soon have new owners and we’ve got your guide to every single Grizz game on the schedule.

    By Bianca Phillips August 20, 2024
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    Calkins: U of M to celebrate the life of Liza Fletcher with a new soccer stadium

    It’s the perfect way to honor Fletcher’s legacy — and to continue to spread her light.

    By Geoff Calkins August 21, 2024
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    Election commission certifies August election results, moves to Nov. 5 ballot

    Some vote totals changed in the certified Aug. 1 election results for Shelby County. Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the list of candidates in five sets of suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot.

    By Bill Dries August 19, 2024
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    Confrontation puts new spotlight on MSCS-Peer Power contract

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Peer Power Foundation’s long-standing contract, which has received renewed focus following an Aug. 8 confrontation between MSCS’ superintendent and the foundation’s board co-chair, remains unsigned.

    By Jody Callahan August 20, 2024
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    MATA may lay off half its staff

    The agency’s interim CEO said significant cuts are coming unless it receives additional funding. MATA also stopped operations on the Main Street trolley line.

    By King Jemison August 20, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council to weigh $3,000 bonus for city retirees

    The council also gets an update on the Memphis Area Transit Authority, finalizes city charter change amendments for the Nov. 5 ballot, and votes on a Whataburger restaurant on Union Avenue.

    By Bill Dries August 19, 2024
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    Phil Donahue, pioneer of daytime talk shows, dies at 88

    Donahue lived in New York with his wife, actress Marlo Thomas, daughter of Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

    By The Associated Press August 20, 2024
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    Youth court gives kids a second chance

    The program operates on restorative justice principles, so sentences range from community service to restitution to even writing apology letters to parents.

    By Aarron Fleming August 19, 2024
  • Premium Elections

    Local Democratic delegates head to Chicago for national convention

    A Parkway Village rally for the Memphis delegates showed the challenges Democrats face in turning out the votes in the November election. 

    By Bill Dries August 19, 2024
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    She teaches special education. The city helped her buy a house.

    The City of Memphis is expanding its down payment assistance program to help more educators move to and live in Memphis. 

    By Laura Testino August 19, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Ja Morant is in court; STEM lab funds are on the table

    Also happening this week: The U of M hosts groundbreaking for stadium upgrades, and The Daily Memphian launches a new foodie event.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 19, 2024
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    Can Gloria Johnson turn Tennessee blue?

    State Rep. Gloria Johnson, the Democrat challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Nov. 5, talks about her campaign and the change in the Democratic presidential ticket on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    New polling data shows opinions on mayor, police chief

    A survey of Memphis residents finds 17% don’t know who Mayor Paul Young is, and 35% have never heard of Interim Police Chief C.J. Davis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 18, 2024
  • Education

    MSCS head of security resigns

    The new head of security for Memphis-Shelby County Schools abruptly resigned Saturday after an email sent Friday night from an MSCS board member questioned whether he had been accused of misappropriating funds at his previous job.

    By Jody Callahan August 17, 2024
  • Premium Music

    Grammy-winning professor captured vanishing blues and got singers work

    The University of Memphis owns the countless hours on its label, High Water Records.

    By Jane Roberts August 21, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Overton Park Conservancy director discusses greensward changes

    Tina Sullivan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about her 12 years as Overton Park Conservancy’s first executive director and what’s next for the greensward as she prepares to step down.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2024
  • Premium Business

    Plans accelerate for Memphis greywater plant

    After xAI’s supercomputer came online, the Elon Musk-founded artificial intelligence startup revamped its plans for a greywater facility to include other large water users.

    By Sophia Surrett, Samuel Hardiman August 16, 2024
  • Elections

    Salinas win in state House District 96 primary could be contested

    A problem on the Election Commission’s website led a state House candidate to conclude she won her race when she lost the lead in the last batch of votes by the unofficial results.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2024
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    Olive Branch man indicted on attempted murder of police officer

    Colby Towles, 34, was indicted on two counts, one for attempted murder and another for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer stemming from his arrest in March.

    By Rob Moore August 16, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Floyd Bonner

    The suit was filed by the family of Deion Byrd, an inmate at the Shelby County Jail who died after being stabbed by another inmate at 201 Poplar.

    By Aarron Fleming August 16, 2024
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    U of M researcher receives $500K to design BlueOval, Volkswagen transit

    “The goal is really, looking statewide to see how we can improve accessibility to jobs. And then if the solution works, the lesson learned in one city may be applied to another city.”

    By Jane Roberts August 16, 2024
  • South Memphis

    DOJ: Missouri woman charged in Graceland scheme

    “This defendant allegedly used a brazen scheme to try to defraud the Presley family of their interest in this singularly important landmark,” said Kevin Ritz, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

    By Aarron Fleming August 17, 2024
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: A look at city spending and how to buy Corky’s BBQ on TV

    Chris Kirk leads the FESJC with a hole-in-one, the Grizz schedule drops and the Baklava Lady gets her own place.

    By Bianca Phillips August 16, 2024
  • Premium Downtown

    Bridge construction raises questions about park access

    Along with a new I-55 roundabout and new bridge, plans for a pedestrian walkway to connect Crump Park with Martyrs Park are also on the table.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2024
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    Here’s the city spending that sparked bond agency worry

    After the City of Memphis spent $74.5 million of its fund balance in fiscal year 2024, The Daily Memphian filed a Tennessee Public Records Act request to see how the money was spent.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 16, 2024

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