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<strong>Poll worker Chris Evans (left) gives an&nbsp;&ldquo;I Voted&rdquo; sticker to Dominic Pitcock, 4, after Dominic helped his grandmother, Cheryl Brogdon, vote at Hope Church in the Shelby County primary elections on Tuesday, May 3.</strong> (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)Elections

Political Roundup: The general election campaign shift

The May county primary results are certified and the Democratic and Republican nominees who advanced to the August ballot are now seeking to appeal to a larger group of voters in that election.

By Bill Dries 5 hours ago
City of Memphis

William Hughes, who broke racial boundaries in county government, dies at 90

William “Bill” R. Hughes was one of the first Black Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and the first African American superintendent of the Shelby County Penal Farm.

By Julia Baker May 17, 2022
Shelby County

Wolf River Greenway bridges gap to Shelby Farms Greenline

The one-mile section, which includes the Greenway bridge and a boardwalk, formally opened Tuesday, May 17.

By Bill Dries May 17, 2022
City of Memphis

City Council Scorecard: Keeping a quorum, term limits and city primaries

The City Council Scorecard tracks the latest moves on proposed August ballot questions that would extend term limits for council members and introduce city primary elections if approved by voters.

By Bill Dries May 17, 2022

  • City of Memphis

    Reconfigured Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could bring back big concerts

    The logistics of the concert business have changed dramatically since the city’s last stadium show 25 years ago, with more elaborate stages. The planned renovation announced last week would allow the biggest tours to again have a venue in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries May 16, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Planned Parenthood to host ‘Bans off Our Bodies’ rally in Memphis

    The organization is holding similar rallies nationwide in support of retaining abortion rights in light of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that was leaked May 2.

    By Alicia Davidson May 13, 2022
  • Subscribers only Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: The stadium renovations look totally cool. But will they get Memphis where it needs to go?

    Make no mistake, Memphis is partnering with the city in a “transformational renovation” of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in order to get to a better conference. Will it work? 

    By Geoff Calkins May 13, 2022
  • Subscribers only City of Memphis

    Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds

    Strickland said he left the decision about whether to renovate the city-owned stadium or build a new one on the university campus to the university.

    By Bill Dries May 12, 2022
  • Business

    Memphis Chamber board chairman hopes for recession, reset

    Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.

    By Abigail Warren May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    With pounds of pork and glowing briquettes arriving, MIM barbecue fest fires up

    More than 200 teams began setting up tents, cookers, coolers and decorations for the world’s largest competitive barbecue cooking contest.

    By Alicia Davidson May 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council moves extended term limits, partisan primaries forward

    The two issues could be up for a citywide referendum in August. 

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    Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultant

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultant

    MLGW is currently requesting proposals from various providers for a possible move to a new electric power provider.

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council member calls TVA report, presentation ‘jockeying’

    Tennessee Valley Authority officials got a hostile reception when they took an economic development study to the Memphis City Council Tuesday.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council begins property tax votes Tuesday, moves ahead with ballot question decisions

    The council will mix a first vote on the city property tax rate Tuesday with more discussion and votes on two ballot questions for the August ballot — one on expanding term limits and the other allowing for partisan city primaries.

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Commission delays decision on adjusted county property tax rate

    The rate of $3.399 advanced Monday, May 9, on first reading with uncertainty ahead for the second of three votes on May 23. 

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    Barretville General Store gets green light for expansion despite ‘family squabble'

    County Commission debates filling open State House District 91 seat

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Gaston Community Center undergoing $3.4 million renovation

    The oldest community center in the city is closing for about 10 months as crews renovate the South Memphis structure to provide services to that neighborhood.

    By Daja E. Henry May 09, 2022
  • Business

    U of M gets $25M for workforce training, transportation and loan forgiveness

    “We want to make a successful transition from the benefits program into a quality, good-paying job,” said the executive dean of UM Global. “The whole point is to never go back and never look back. We want to put people on a pathway to thriving, not surviving.”

    By Jane Roberts May 06, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Cohen, Kustoff offer different views of Supreme Court leak

    U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen and Michael Kustoff commented at separate events Thursday in Shelby County, elaborating on earlier reaction to the leaked opinion draft on the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. 

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    Kustoff addresses national concerns, midterm elections

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren May 10, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Ruby Bright to be honored by national foundation in New York

    “Her impact really does extend beyond greater Memphis; Maine, Colorado, Arkansas, Minnesota would not be able to do what they did if they had not had that kind of connection with Ruby Bright. The connection really goes far afield where her impact has happened,” said the CEO of an organization in San Francisco. 

    By Jane Roberts May 10, 2022
  • Elections

    What Harris’ big win in the mayoral primary says about the general election

    The Daily Memphian’s On The Record podcast reviews the results from Tuesday’s county primaries with a look ahead to the August county general election.

    By Bill Dries May 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only City of Memphis

    Classic dilemma: How will Southern Heritage replace JSU?

    The Southern Heritage Classic has been a staple in Memphis for more than 30 years; what will it mean for the city after JSU is no longer involved? 

    By Frank Bonner II May 02, 2022
  • Business

    Shelby County sees uptick in COVID cases

    The increase in cases aligns with national data, which shows new cases trending upward in many parts of the country as precautions like social distancing and mask wearing are loosened.

    By Aisling Mäki April 30, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Here’s what to expect for Beale Street Music Festival parking, traffic

    Traffic, parking details announced for the Beale Street Music Festival’s temporary home at Liberty Park near the Liberty Bowl.

    By Julia Baker April 28, 2022
  • Subscribers only City of Memphis

    Ghana’s criminalization of gay people has some questioning MIM

    This is not the first time Memphis in May has chosen to honor a country with a questionable record on human rights. 

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts April 28, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    General Assembly passes new school funding formula

    State Sen. Jack Johnson said the current formula “is outdated, it’s antiquated, it’s difficult to understand. Quite frankly, it is broken. (This) rips that old formula out by the roots and starts with a clean state.”

    By Ian Round April 27, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Term limits, city primaries, Southwind, more

    This City Council Scorecard tracks first votes on a three-term limit for the council and partisan city elections, along with a Southwind apartment complex that stirred some de-annexation resentment.

    By Bill Dries April 28, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Man accused in death of Lafayette’s chef was convicted in Florida slaying

    Jonathan Brush reportedly threw a man from the 11th-floor balcony of a condominium in Walton County, Florida.

    By Julia Baker April 28, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools heads to governor

    Those schools have remained under the operation of Memphis-Shelby County Schools since the municipal districts were formed in 2013.

    By Abigail Warren April 27, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Activist discusses dismissal of voting fraud case: DA ‘did the right thing’

    “I just feel like a weight has been lifted up off of me.” 

    By Julia Baker April 25, 2022

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