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    Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing

    There have been 75 pedestrian deaths in Memphis to date in 2022 compared with 11 in 2012, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

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    ‘It’s the giraffe man!’: Longtime zookeeper Richard Meek remembered

    By Alicia Davidson December 07, 2022
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    ‘It’s the giraffe man!’: Longtime zookeeper Richard Meek remembered

    Kathy Fay, the widow of longtime Memphis Zoo giraffe keeper Richard Meek, reflects on his life and her loss. Meek’s death was one of the 75 pedestrian deaths that have occurred in Memphis so far in 2022.

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    Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing

    By Alicia Davidson December 08, 2022
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    A plan for Washington Bottoms — with plenty of bees and butterflies

    Theo Davies envisions the long-blighted green space as a food source, as well as a habitat for native plants and pollinators, but the ecosystem he’s cultivating violates city ordinances.

    By Keely Brewer December 05, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Philip Davis moves into solid waste director job

    Davis has been a key player in the latest changes to the city’s solid waste division. His nomination goes to the Memphis City Council next week.

    By Bill Dries December 01, 2022
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    County Clerk’s new Riverdale office misses another opening deadline

    The new Shelby County Clerk’s office missed a second opening deadline of Dec. 1.

    By Bill Dries December 01, 2022
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    Must mayoral candidates live in the city? Depends on who you ask

    There are city residency questions surrounding two of the six declared contenders to succeed Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Here’s a summary of legal opinions fueling the controversy.

    By Bill Dries November 28, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Zoo, Overton Park finalize parking agreement

    Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson met with representatives from the Overton Park Conservancy and City of Memphis Monday, Nov. 21,. 

    By Alicia Davidson November 22, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Famous Indian guru to teach meditative breathing in Memphis

    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world famous Indian yoga guru, has taught his SKY meditative breathing practice to millions of devotees around the world.

    By David Waters November 17, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Memphis Police launches ‘virtual policing’ system

    “We may not have a police officer in every corner, but we may have a camera. It’s like a neighborhood watch in the 21st century. We’re very excited about it.”

    By Julia Baker November 16, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City council elects Martavius Jones as official chairman

    Martavius Jones has been acting chairman of the body since Jamita Swearengen gave up her council seat in August. Council member JB Smiley Jr. remains council vice chairman.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council considers third-party arbiter for MIM damage at Tom Lee Park

    The City Council delayed a vote on the Memphis in May plan Tuesday, Nov.15, and is discussing some amendments, including a third-party arbiter to watch the set-up and take-down of Memphis In May’s two biggest events.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Klondike redevelopment financing vote advances despite push for delay

    Commissioner Henri Brooks, whose district includes Klondike, sought again to delay the second of three votes on a TIF district for the redevelopment of the residential area. Other Democratic commissioners on the body moved forward.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Giant otter adds fish story to Tom Lee Park

    The first of the giant wooden animal sculptures arrived in Tom Lee Park Tuesday, Nov. 15. The animals, all native to the Mississippi River Basin, are another sign of the bustling park’s construction activity.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2022
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    Mississippi River rising but still low

    A long-lasting La Niña is complicating the forecast. Right now, the country is preparing for its third consecutive year of La Niña — the first three-year La Niña in two decades.

    By Keely Brewer November 15, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council surprised by Sheraton request

    A 5% surcharge on anything bought at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel drew lots of questions from Memphis City Council members Tuesday, Nov. 15. Council members were surprised that plans for a 300-room expansion remain tentative.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City council to review Downtown Sheraton surcharge

    Council members will discuss the proposed Tourism Development Zone 5% surcharge — which would be charged on hotel guests’ bills — at an 8:30 a.m. committee session Tuesday, Nov. 15.

    By Bill Dries November 14, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Changes at the top and pulling MLGW closer to City Hall

    Thecouncil scorecard looks at the moves of city chief operating officer Doug McGowen to head Memphis Light Gas and Water Division and Chandell Ryan to the number two post at City Hall as well as a primer on both positions.

    By Bill Dries November 13, 2022
  • Elections

    Karen Camper joins Memphis mayor’s race

    The State House Democratic leader joins an already-crowded field and emphasized basic city services. Meanwhile, one of her key supporters speculates about another big name that might get into the race.

    By Bill Dries November 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW power vote postponed due to Franklin Haney challenge

    The Franklin L. Haney Co. said MLGW’s bid review process was biased toward TVA and it asked that its proposal be rescored. 

    By Keely Brewer November 10, 2022
  • North Memphis

    In absence of owners, neighborhood group sues 25 blighted properties directly

    Unlike typical lawsuits, the plaintiff are not seeking monetary damages nor possession of the property. Instead, they are asking a court to deem the blighted sites a public nuisance. 

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City sends mass texts, voicemails to some residents

    The texts read, “This is a test from the City of Memphis Mass Communication system that will contact you during… Reply with Yes to confirm receipt or…” followed by a link. 

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    COGIC unveils 20 new affordable housing units, a symbol of its return

    “The city of Memphis needs more affordable housing, but we want quality, affordable housing. We don’t want to treat people like they are second-class citizens,” Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard said.

    By Jane Roberts November 09, 2022
  • Premium Metro

    Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?

    Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray. 

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2022
  • Premium City of Memphis

    With Doug McGowen at helm, MLGW to be included in city administration

    Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.

    By Bill Dries November 04, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Zoo greensward parking to end in 2024

    The Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis are soon to sign off on precise terms that will end overflow parking on the greensward.

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2022

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