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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    Grand Hyatt developer fires back at Mayor Strickland

    Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. responds to Mayor Strickland’s letter on the Grand Hyatt financing stalemate. 

    By Neil Strebig November 03, 2022
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    MLGW: $0 bill notices were a mistake

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.

    By Alicia Davidson November 02, 2022
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    Strickland among mayors calling for federal help with Mississippi River’s record low

    “Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk November 03, 2022
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    Doug McGowen confirmed as head of MLGW

    The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2022
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    MLGW warns of higher consumer costs next year

    Though the utility has no plans to increase rates this year — or next — costs are still expected to be 9% higher than last year. 

    By Keely Brewer November 01, 2022
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    Christ Church votes to leave United Methodist Church

    Within months, the congregation will vote on whether to affiliate with another Methodist group or be independent.

    By Jane Roberts November 01, 2022
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    City Council delays vote on Memphis in May damage deposit funding

    The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2022
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    Memphis Zoo seeks $1.5M for animal hospital

    Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.

    By Alicia Davidson November 01, 2022
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    Everything we know about the road work at the I-55 and Crump interchange

    Until Valentine’s Day 2025, motorists may want to take I-40. 

    By Rob Moore November 01, 2022
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    Compromise could cost Audubon Park golf course one of its holes

    The compromise announced by Memphis City Council members Ford Canale and Chase Carlisle Monday, Oct. 31, does away with a hole in the expanded golf course by the park’s lake.

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2022
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    Council weighs Tom Lee Park damage dispute, McGowen’s move to MLGW

    The council also takes preliminary votes Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a plan and financing arrangements for an ambitious remake of the Klondike community in North Memphis.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2022
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    Buckley: DeAngelo Williams still favors on-campus stadium

    The renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, part of a $684 million sports venues plan, remains key for those still harboring Power 5 hopes. But, some still would like an on-campus stadium.

    By Tim Buckley October 31, 2022
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    Beale Street Baptist gets $150K in county-funded repairs

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the grant from the county’s reserve fund is likely the first of several for a full restoration of the 137-year old church.

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2022
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    Bookworms unite! Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts fall book sale

    Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers. 

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022
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    With MIM, Tom Lee Park contract in limbo, city could cover costs

    Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing the city create a $500,000 “park restoration fund” from Mud Island renovation money to cover potential damages to Tom Lee Park during Memphis in May events. 

    By Julia Baker October 31, 2022
  • Metro

    How low can it go? Mississippi River is something to see

    “Grills, five or six pairs of Ray Bans, a couple of rings, a couple of iPhones — you find just about anything,” said Joe Weiss, general manager of Mud Island Marina in Downtown Memphis.

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022
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    Three Memphis mayoral contenders clash at early campaign forum

    At a Shelby County Young Democrats forum, Joe Brown, Van Turner and Paul Young talked about name recognition, experience, crime, Black business ownership and, in one case, how women have no place in the mayor’s race. 

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Bishop Young, dead at 77, saw gap in mental health care and built a network

    “There were so many of my friends that didn’t have their fathers in their lives, at least not in the way they wanted them to be. He filled that role for so many people,” said Paul Young, president and CEO of the Downtown Memphis Commission.

    By Jane Roberts October 28, 2022
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    Saving Coliseum still an option, says coalition cofounder

    Marvin Stockwell says the group still has a seat at the table as the city pursues a $684 million sports venue plan that would do away with the Mid-South Coliseum. His strategy is to find another site for the soccer stadium.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2022
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    MLGW board questions progress on $1B infrastructure overhaul

    An MLGW board member questioned the $299 million capital spend in the utility’s budget. Utility officials say the five-year, $1 billion plan was slowed by supply chain problems and labor problems.

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2022
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    Inside Sheriff Floyd Bonner’s move to run for Memphis Mayor

    How to handle crime in Memphis will dominate Bonner’s mayoral platform. Meanwhile, another contender in the race told supporters Tuesday the next mayor shouldn’t be someone who will “keep us steady”

    Related story:

    Sheriff officially running for mayor

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2022

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