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Protect Our Aquifer director: ‘A time to choose’ between energy, potable water

Sarah Houston talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the coal ash cleanup still in progress at the old TVA Allen Fossil Plant and its impact on the Memphis Sands aquifer, which supplies the city’s water.

By Bill Dries 21 hours ago
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Calls for reform in wake of Nichols’ death have roots in George Floyd protests

The “Behind The Headlines” reporters roundtable focused on the death of Tyre Nichols and its long-term impact on policing and criminal justice reform in Memphis.

By Bill Dries January 28, 2023
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National Civil Rights Museum moves to digitize archives

Russell Wigginton, president of the NCRM, says on “Behind The Headlines” the museum’s expansion includes digitizing 11,000 items not currently on display. 

By Bill Dries January 21, 2023
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Crime and power grid define 2022 and beyond

Crime and the city’s power grid were among the major issues and stories of 2022 as discussed on a “Behind The Headlines” reporters roundtable. 

By Bill Dries January 07, 2023

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    Steve Mulroy ready for 24-hour bail court in February

    On top of advocating for bail reform, Mulroy’s office has launched a Justice Review Unit, is working on juvenile reforms, and has issued guidelines to make it more difficult for assistant district attorneys to settle nonfatal shootings.

    By Julia Baker December 17, 2022
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    Townsend: Hopes for ‘a renaissance of advanced manufacturing in Memphis’

    On “Behind the Headlines,” the incoming president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber Ted Townsend called it a “vast change” from being a magnet for logistics and distribution.

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Is Shelby County ready for BlueOval City impact?

    Two suburban economic development pros said on “Behind The Headlines” that infrastructure and real estate are Shelby County’s two critical areas as it sees growth from Ford’s BlueOval City in Haywood County.

    By Bill Dries November 26, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    October 2023 shaping up to be exciting election season for Memphis

    A reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines,” looks at the November midterm election results in Shelby County and the campaign for Memphis Mayor that ends with an October 2023 Election Day.

    By Bill Dries November 19, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Supply chain issues and inflation make food insecurity issues more complex

    The leaders of the Mid-South Food Bank and Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association said on “Behind The Headlines” that food insecurity in Memphis isn’t going anywhere as inflation and other economic factors replace food access barriers that surfaced in the COVID pandemic.

    By Bill Dries November 12, 2022
  • Metro

    Education leader wants ‘complete’ search for MSCS superintendent

    Terence Patterson says on “Behind The Headlines” that a national search is essential to choosing the next MSCS superintendent.

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    County Commission willing to start anew with County Clerk Halbert, for now

    The Shelby County Commission elected in August is taking its first swing at enduring problems in the Shelby County Clerk’s office. A discussion with three commissioners on “Behind The Headlines” shows a willingness to start anew on the controversy but some indications it might not last. 

    By Bill Dries October 22, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    The long road that went beyond reversing police, fire benefits cuts

    A member of the Memphis Police Association leadership talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the long-term strategy to reverse a 2014 city council decision to cut city benefits.

    By Bill Dries October 15, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Mulroy says crime labs are ‘state responsibility’ with focus on rape kits

    Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy talks about the “horrific first week” of his term as the county’s chief prosecutor on “Behind The Headlines” and the two violent crime cases still reverberating a month later in criminal justice reform discussions.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2022
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    Greenlines, bike lanes, resiliency and the sea change in city planning

    A set of long-range plans for the city and region are starting to take shape. A trio connected to the developments talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the change from “a culture of planning.” 

    By Bill Dries October 01, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Developments linked to Eliza Fletcher case shift violent crime discourse

    The city’s discussion on what to do about violent crime is different after two high-profile crimes have raised larger questions. The difference is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries September 25, 2022
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    Two weeks of violent crime trauma sees uneasy mix of calls for change

    The chairman of the local crime commission and a Memphis City Council member talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the reaction to weeks of violence. 

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2022
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    City shaken by week of violence seeks comfort and answers

    Leaders of the local Justice and Safety Alliance talked about the week of violence that has shaken the city on “Behind The Headlines.” 

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    Police find no threats to the public despite various reports

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2022
  • Collierville

    Behind the Headlines: Collierville administrator reflects on career

    Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen will retire when the board names his successor. He reflected on 27 years leading the town and the change the community has seen.

    By Abigail Warren September 02, 2022
  • Metro

    Controversial Jamaican holiday, MSCS superintendent search top busy news week

    A reporters’ roundtable recaps those events and more on “Behind The Headlines.”

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    State comptroller says no takeover of county clerk’s office

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2022
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    Shelby County Health Department Director reflects on her first year

    Dr. Michelle Taylor, on “Behind The Headlines,” talks about the the local health department’s relationship with state health officials after the Tennessee General Assembly stripped the local health department of its autonomy. 

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2022
  • Elections

    MPD chief: Officers’ reaction to DA’s office, Juvenile Court changes is mixed

    C.J. Davis said on “Behind The Headlines” she is optimistic so far about reforms that were a major part of the hard-fought campaign that saw Steve Mulroy upset incumbent Amy Weirich. But she says the reaction from the police ranks is more mixed.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2022
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    New Rhodes College president kicks off three-year residency requirement, copes with dorm delays

    Jennifer Collins said the pandemic forced some changes in higher education and exacerbated the need for mental health services already surfacing on college campuses.

    By Bill Dries August 06, 2022
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    TVA rival says MLGW savings estimate too low, transmission estimate too high

    MISO CEO John Bear says savings for MLGW from switching its electric power supplier from TVA to the rival power network are at least $100 million a year, which is nearly double the estimate of the power consultant MLGW is using. 

    By Bill Dries July 28, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Harris goes on the offense in first face-to-face clash with Morgan in county mayor’s race

    In their separate campaigns, Worth Morgan and Lee Harris have offered vastly different visions of what the county mayor should prioritize. Each has criticized the vision of the other.

    By Bill Dries July 24, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Outgoing Memphis Chamber CEO looks back on her tenure

    Outgoing Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the chamber’s role in the “fourth industrial revolution” represented by the Ford plant in Haywood County and what that means for “legacy” businesses not yet in that revolution. 

    By Bill Dries July 16, 2022
  • Elections

    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 05, 2022
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    Three major countywide races in August may mean change

    A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” discusses the nature of change that might occur due to the major countywide races to be decided in the August election.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Juvenile Court Judge challenger says voters won’t ‘buy into’ change in incumbent’s outlook on juvenile justice

    On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael’s appearance on the show a week earlier looks like a change in Michael’s attitude toward juvenile justice reform but isn’t. 

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2022
  • Metro

    Judge touts ‘incredible changes’ in Juvenile Court system, his own outlook

    Dan Michael makes the case on “Behind The Headlines” for court reforms and changes in the police interactions with Black children. It’s a very different view than the one he took five years ago.

    By Bill Dries June 11, 2022

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