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    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
  • Shelby County

    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
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    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
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    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
  • State Government

    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 Jack Johnson said the current formula “is outdated, it’s antiquated, it’s difficult to understand.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
  • Public Safety

    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
  • Germantown

    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
  • Public Safety

    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
  • City of Memphis

    Adventure park could be the latest investment in Frayser

    The Links at Davy Crockett may see a new future after Mayor Jim Strickland proposed the creation of an outdoor adventure park in its place in his budget presentation before the city council. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 24, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Local artist walks from Cincinnati to Memphis for diabetes awareness

    When 27-year-old Krista Sheneman walked into a Cincinnati doctor’s office in 2016 to address a shoulder injury, she didn’t expect how her life would change by the time she left.

    By Alicia Davidson April 23, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Shelby Farms hosts park cleanup for Earth Day 2022

    Caroline Norris, director of Sales and Events for Shelby Farms, said Earth Day 2022’s theme of #InvestInOurPlanet encompasses the park’s mission to keep the environment clean. 

    By Alicia Davidson April 22, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Riverfront tree planting begins on Earth Day

    The trees planted along the riverbluff are the first installment of 1,000 trees pledged by Valero refinery and planted by volunteers from Valero. 

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2022
  • Elections

    MATA providing free rides on last day of early voting

    All MATA services will be free to ride on Thursday, April 28.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2022
  • Elections

    Equity Alliance releases Shelby County voter guide

    “Regardless of where you live in Tennessee, you should have a say in who represents you,” writes Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver.

    By Ian Round April 21, 2022
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    Crime Crisis: Memphis’ reputation as ‘crime city’ raises broad concerns

    “What is troubling here ... is the narrative around crime is so strong, so in your face all the time.”

    By Don Wade April 21, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council approves Southwind apartments, Liberty Park management contract, more

    The apartment complex had persistent opposition from an area that asked for and received de-annexation from Memphis. One council member had harsh words for that idea.

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2022
  • Elections

    Council debates partisan city primaries and term limits

    The two proposals were introduced during council committee sessions but appear to have been discussed among council members prior to that. 

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    City Council approves Southwind apartments, Liberty Park management contract, more

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Woman indicted in vehicular homicide involving former basketball star

    Grand jury alleges Miracle Renee Rutherford was driving recklessly and crashed into the home of Leslie Galen Young, former basketball standout at Hillcrest High School.

    By Julia Baker April 19, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MATA gets dedicated funding source in Strickland budget proposal

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland proposed a dedicated funding source for the Memphis Area Transit Authority as part of a $750 million operating budget proposal. The budget proposal also includes a team of 17 employees with heavy equipment to continually clear illegal dumping sites and raises the pay for city employees.

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Police chief updates Downtown security, citywide crime statistics

    Throughout the city, gun-related arrests, gun thefts, and gun seizures have increased for the year. 

    By Julia Baker April 19, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland to outline latest budget proposal today

    Mayor Jim Strickland has been dropping hints about his budget proposal that include more of the unexpected adjustments the city budget has taken over the past two years because of the pandemic. 

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Visually impaired kids, adults use their ears to hunt for beeping Easter eggs

    Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and its partner, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, showed its members that Easter egg hunting is possible, using beeping eggs.

    By Julia Baker April 15, 2022
  • Elections

    ‘Black-Out’ protest boosts second-day voting turnout

    Thursday marked the withdrawal deadline for contenders in the August election, with several developments in the nonpartisan judicial races that are a major part of that ballot.

    By Bill Dries April 14, 2022
  • Elections

    Early voting starts slow at Election Commission offices

    There are plans by several organizations to boost the turnout Thursday. Meanwhile, there is free parking around the only early-voting site Downtown open Wednesday and Thursday.

    By Bill Dries April 13, 2022

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