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    Poor People’s Campaign continues King’s work: ‘We need a resurrection’

    In 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Memphis to support the sanitation workers’ strike as part of the campaign.

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    National Civil Rights Museum launches ‘Solidarity Now!’ exhibit

    By Christin Yates May 23, 2022
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    $147M down, $148M to pay on FedExForum, with renovations a possibility

    “I understand major renovations (at FedExForum) are going to be needed,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said, “but I don’t think it’s scary at all.”

    By Don Wade May 23, 2022
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    Vacant lot cultivated into tranquility park for New Chicago neighborhood

    In a ceremony Friday, the Community Redevelopment Agency presented residents with plaques that they placed at the foot of their chosen tree.

    By Daja E. Henry May 20, 2022
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    Memphis in May returns Downtown for final 2022 event

    The May 28 Great American River Run will pass the Orpheum, the National Civil Rights Museum and FedExForum and includes a great view of the river. 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 20, 2022
  • 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 May 20, 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
  • Shelby County

    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
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    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
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    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 April 17, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Shelby County

    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. 

    Related story:

    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
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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

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