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    45 years after death, Elvis gets his biggest movie ever — and a shot at new audiences

    “Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions? 

    By Chris Herrington June 21, 2022
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    Here’s what officials are doing to combat deed fraud in Shelby County

    Since 2018, 7,500 property owners in Shelby County have fallen victim to this form of identity theft. 

    By Julia Baker, Ian Round June 20, 2022
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    ‘Unwelcome wagon,’ Trump’s remarks in Nashville set stage for Southaven visit

    The former president, the headliner at a conservative political conference on Saturday, offered a preview during a speech in Nashville of what he is likely to say.

    By Bill Dries June 20, 2022
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    Juneteenth Shop Black Festival returns in person

    The festival at the Pipkin Building celebrates Black-owned businesses.

    By Courtney Wilson June 17, 2022
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    ‘We didn’t ask for this,’ Frayser residents say about Memphis 3.0 plans

    A couple dozen Frayser stakeholders gathered at Pursuit of God Church Wednesday evening to hear plans for their neighborhood that they say do not include them. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 16, 2022
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    Campaign aims to build diverse medical database that includes ‘All of Us’

    The research mobile exhibit, led by the National Institutes of Health, stops in Memphis this week. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 15, 2022
  • Elections

    Recounts underway in two Democratic County Commission districts

    The Shelby County Election Commission has until Monday to complete the process for primary races that each got fewer than 3,000 votes.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2022
  • East Memphis

    Laurelwood resident stands against hate with LOVE

    “I couldn’t figure out why someone would put that in our neighborhood,” Steve Brown said of racist communcation left at his front door.

    By Carmen Darden June 17, 2022
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    City Council Scorecard: Primary strategy, Trump’s escort and Environmental Court

    The City Council Scorecard examines a vote on a resolution to deny former President Donald Trump a police escort to his Saturday appearance in Southaven, Mississippi. 

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2022
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    First public bidder for MLGW electricity contract is familiar name

    At a meeting Tuesday, local residents in favor of a split from the Tennessee Valley Authority criticized MLGW’s bid process — and learned who submitted at least one of the power proposals. 

    By Keely Brewer June 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down

    Rosalyn Willis was the first leader of the agency after it gained autonomy from the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development in 2018.

    By Daja E. Henry June 15, 2022
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    Inspection finds senior high-rise ‘poses health hazard’ to its residents

    Code enforcement found 36 units with no air conditioning; 36 units had no hot water.

    By Bill Dries June 14, 2022
  • Update Education

    Latest state TCAP scores suggest students returning to pre-pandemic levels

    “I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Abigail Warren June 15, 2022
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    Code enforcement inspectors return to senior citizens high-rise

    The inspections come amid reports of no air conditioning as summer temperatures reach dangerous levels this week.

    By Bill Dries June 13, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth

    The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.

    By Daja E. Henry June 14, 2022
  • Elections

    Kustoff named to House Ways and Means Committee

    Republican U.S. Representative says it’s “a seat at the table on issues such as taxes, trade and healthcare” for constituents in West Tennessee and the Mid-South region.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Opinion: Extending term limits is about a desire to stay in power

    Let’s not kid ourselves: Council’s effort to extend term limits is not about ensuring a better and more equitable government.

    By Bryce W. Ashby June 09, 2022
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    MLGW savings less than expected under new power proposals

    For years, advocates have said MLGW could save hundreds of millions of dollars annually by leaving TVA and buying electricity from someone else. But savings of “huge dollars” didn’t materialize in the latest proposals from other providers.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson

    The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.

    By Neil Strebig June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Resolution to deny Trump security fizzles at City Hall

    A city council resolution calling for Memphis Police to not get involved in any escort of the former President if he comes through the city later this month didn’t make it to Tuesday’s council agenda.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2022
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    Council closes budget season with $2.70 tax rate, boost to some pay raises

    The council also narrowed a plan to increase the pay of city employees to one that adds 1% to the pay of about 2,000 unrepresented employees.

    By Bill Dries June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Final vote delayed on ballot question to allow partisan primaries

    The city charter change still has plenty of time to make the November ballot. The council has already approved another ballot question on extending term limits for the August ballot.

    By Bill Dries June 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis eyes commercial clean-energy program

    The program could provide low-cost loans to businesses wanting clean energy upgrades. 

    By Keely Brewer June 08, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Public to get first look at new power proposals Thursday

    The Thursday meeting will be the first look at some of the price quotes and other proposals to replace TVA as MLGW’s supplier of electric power. But there will probably still be some secrecy about who made what bid.

    By Bill Dries June 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council eyes police pay, Mud Island monorail at end of budget season

    The Memphis City Council members could close out its 2022 budget season Tuesday, June 7, with a set of votes on a new property tax rate and operating and capital budgets.

    By Bill Dries June 07, 2022

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