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County Commission Scorecard: The elusive final decision; balancing schools with Regional One

The Commission Scorecard looks at a series of votes on a longer discussion about finding enough capital funding over several years for new schools construction as well as Regional One Health.

By Bill Dries July 02, 2022
Criminal Justice

TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system

Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents. 

By Julia Baker July 01, 2022
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Hagerty doubles down on abortion ruling, calls insurrection hearings ‘show trial’

Republican U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty spoke Tuesday, June 28, at the Memphis Rotary Club during a visit to the city that included a defense of former President Donald Trump and a prediction that 2022 midterm elections will produce a “sea change” in Washington. He also visited with the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor.

By Bill Dries June 29, 2022
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  • Downtown

    Trolley Night makes strong return

    For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.

    By Kofi Whitehead 17 hours ago
  • City of Memphis

    Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

    By David Waters 3 hours ago
  • City of Memphis

    ‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

    In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

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    By David Waters 3 hours ago
  • Metro

    Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later

    After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again. 

    By Keely Brewer 22 hours ago
  • Subscribers only State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round 22 hours ago
  • Criminal Justice

    MPD graduates 70 recruits; ‘truth in sentencing’ kicks in

    Another class of 100 recruits will soon go through the training academy.

    By Julia Baker July 01, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Ja lands big bucks, JJJ is out and your MLGW bill is going up this summer

    Local employers offer abortion travel coverage, cops crack down on traffic violations, and we tell you where to find the world’s greatest sandwich for less than $7.

    By Bianca Phillips July 01, 2022
  • Metro

    Weirich, Mulroy clash on abortion prosecutions and focus of DA’s race

    The two contenders for Shelby County District Attorney met on “Behind The Headlines” for a discussion on local enforcement of the state’s abortion trigger law, balancing reform with accountability, murder convictions overturned on appeal and dueling campaign ads.

    By Bill Dries July 01, 2022
  • Metro

    MLGW expects sizeable increase in power bills this summer

    MLGW customers will see a 20% to 40% rate increase between July and September, which could raise bills between $30 and $60 per month.

    By Keely Brewer June 30, 2022
  • Metro

    Harris announces launch of Council on Gun Safety

    The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
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    Data shows number of traffic-related arrests increased in 2022

    “For the first six months of the year, the Memphis Police Department has made more drag racing arrests than they made in 2019 and 2020,” MPD Deputy Chief Paul Wright said. 

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Say bye to Emoni Bates; plus, Meals on Wheels car stolen during delivery

    FedEx announces big plans for profits, Pamela Moses wants her rights back and we take a hard look at how domestic violence cases move through the justice system. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    City Council Scorecard: MATA’s long haul, death of a car lot and the fine print of term limits

    The latest edition of the Council Scorecard features a number of unanimous votes.

    By Bill Dries June 30, 2022
  • Metro

    Meals on Wheels delivery drivers carjacked, second car stolen

    As a result, MIFA is taking steps to make volunteer drivers more visible with fluorescent vests and car magnets.

    By Jane Roberts June 30, 2022
  • Subscribers only Criminal Justice

    Crime Crisis: Despite tighter laws, scourge of domestic violence rolls on

    In the second part of The Daily Memphian’s three-part series on domestic violence, we take a look at the complexities in getting cases to effectively move through the judicial system to a fair, safe conclusion.

    By Don Wade June 30, 2022
  • State Government

    Special judicial panel to hear Pamela Moses’ petition to vote again

    The three-judge panel, selected by the Tennessee Supreme Court, will oversee Moses’ case to challenge the constitutionality of her permanent disenfranchisement due to a guilty plea to a felony charge in 2015.

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Is Emoni Bates coming back? We don’t know. But Saigon Le’s menu is.

    The local Planned Parenthood branch suspends abortion services, Bartlett maintenance workers get cozy new digs and we get a sneak peek at Felicia Suzanne’s new space.

    By Bianca Phillips June 29, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    Wounding of two Olive Branch officers in 2006 remains a mystery

    Early in a June morning in 2006, two Olive Branch police officers approached a suspected stolen car. Gunfire erupted and 16 years later, authorities are still looking for the shooter.

    By Toni Lepeska June 29, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    Gammage ends career as Olive Branch police chief

    Don Gammage is stepping down as Olive Branch police chief, ending a long career in law enforcement.

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    Wounding of two Olive Branch officers in 2006 remains a mystery

    By Toni Lepeska June 29, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    14 indicted on federal racketeering charges

    The alleged members and associates of the Traveling Vice Lord/Junk Yard Dogs held positions within the gang, including chief of the streets, deck holder, enforcer, treasurer, chief of security and man of literature. 

    By Julia Baker June 28, 2022
  • Education

    Literacy Mid-South gets $4.5 million grant to support local students

    Literacy Mid-South has been selected to receive a $4.5 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Education to support Memphis-Shelby County Schools students and students attending public area charter schools.

    By Aarron Fleming June 28, 2022
  • Update Metro

    Planned Parenthood suspends abortion services in Tennessee

    “This decision was not made lightly,” said Ashley Cofield, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi. “And it’s due to Tennessee’s legal landscape, which is extremely hostile to abortion access.” 

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    ‘Fetal heartbeat' law can go into effect immediately

    By Aisling Mäki June 28, 2022
  • Update Metro

    ‘Fetal heartbeat’ law can go into effect immediately

    Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery wrote to the Sixth Circuit almost immediately after the high court’s decision on Friday, asking it to stay a district court’s injunction immediately and allow the law to take effect.

    By Ian Round June 28, 2022
  • Subscribers only The Early Word

    The Early Word: Your car tags may be in the mail; plus, time traveling and tacos on Summer

    The Shelby County Commission approves MATA funds in another marathon session, Collierville’s new ambulance service is launching (without their ambulances) and we offer six takeaways from the University of Memphis’ IARP hearing. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 28, 2022
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Looking for votes in the heat

    The roundup includes the contenders for county mayor clashing over PILOTs and other economic development incentives, reaction to the Roe v. Wade repeal and early-vote strategies.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2022

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