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    Rubble from Forrest exhumation mars Health Sciences Park

    The Forrests’ reburial ceremony on Sept. 18 in Middle Tennessee may come sooner than restoration of Health Sciences Park.

    By Tom Bailey September 02, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City of Memphis reverses, will allow tailgating at Tobey Park

    City overturned its original decision because of “overwhelming demand.”

    By Frank Bonner II September 02, 2021
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    Council member explains his position on resolutions

    During an online speech to the Memphis Rotary Club, Worth Morgan also was asked about a possible run for Shelby County mayor next year.

    By Bill Dries August 31, 2021
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    Exclusive: Motley’s death reveals 10,000 unlicensed security guards in Shelby County alone

    There are 3,886 licensed armed security officers operating in Shelby County, meaning there are more armed guards than Memphis Police Department officers and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies combined.

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    Judge halts release of Kroger shooting video

    By Matt Stroud, Aidian Holder September 01, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis prepares for remnants of Hurricane Ida

    MLGW and Memphis Public Works crews are prepared to work overtime if the hurricane still has a lot of wind and rain left on its path north. 

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Smiley considers bid for governor

    City Council member JB Smiley began telling local officials last week he was considering a bid for governor next year, starting with the August 2022 Democratic primary. The field for the race is already forming to challenge Republican Gov. Bill Lee.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Husband of HGTV ‘Design Star’ winner killed in motorcycle crash

    Marcus Hamilton, husband of HGTV figure Carmeon Hamilton, died in a weekend motorcycle crash. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 30, 2021
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    Ida darkens New Orleans on path to Memphis

    Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana Sunday with approximately 150 mph winds, making it a Category 4. Category 5 hurricanes start at 156 mph. Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.

    By Michael Waddell August 29, 2021
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    Federal court rules TVA refusal to close on sale of Bellefonte plant was legal

    Developer Franklin Haney’s plan to buy the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant and sell the electric power it generated to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division started the ongoing exploration of MLGW possibly leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.

    By Bill Dries August 28, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Harris hopes Downing’s letter on masking inspires ‘other insiders’

    “All our leaders around the state and region understand the connection between rising case counts and bans on masking,” mayor says.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2021
  • Shelby County

    City’s representatives in D.C. differ in reaction to Afghanistan attacks

    Some say the attacks demonstrate the problems in the rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops and a lack of planning.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Mourners at memorial for Kroger shooting victim push for video release

    The call came during a memorial service in Memphis for Alvin Motley Jr., whose family has seen video of the fatal shooting. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: school masking, landmarks districts, coal ash

    The City Council Scorecard looks at recent council votes that don’t seem to pack a political punch but nevertheless call for an attention to detail.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    MPD, DMC board discuss Downtown safety issues

    “After some of the initial (COVID) restrictions were relaxed in the early spring, we started to see some behavior Downtown that was not what we were used to,” said commission president Paul Young.

    By Yolanda Jones August 25, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    U of M silent on how it will proceed with vaccination

    Last week, president M. David Rudd said he would pursue making shots necessary as soon as FDA lifted emergency-use approval.

    By Jane Roberts August 25, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    County Commission supports three pro-masking resolutions

    The Shelby County Commission asked Gov. Bill Lee to rescind his executive order allowing parents to opt-out of school mask mandates. It also passed resolutions supporting a countywide mask mandate and spending funds on masks for all county public school systems.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Local redistricting numbers taking shape

    U.S. Census figures show some County Commission districts have grown in population while others have lost population since a decade ago. 

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2021
  • Food News

    Restaurant owners say they prefer masks over other restrictions

    Restaurateurs worry that Shelby County’s new mask mandate might scare customers, but prefer it over more stringent restrictions on their businesses.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 18, 2021
  • Health Care

    Boosters expected week of Sept. 20 for the elderly, health care workers

    “I anticipate, honestly, that everyone that got the vaccine is going to want the booster. That is the feedback I have been getting,” says Melanie Keller, CEO of Meritan.

    By Jane Roberts August 18, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Trio of pipeline proposals reach critical juncture

    The second council meeting of September could see final votes on all three of the ordinances. The council also made some key amendments to two of the proposals that impose local regulations on crude oil pipelines proposed for the city.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Hospital emergency directors call for immediate countywide mask mandate

    The letter circulating Tuesday warns of “catastrophic” effects that could “affect health care at every level.” Meanwhile, the city council is urging Gov. Bill Lee to rescind his executive order to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Consolidation questions, doubts linger on council

    The earliest the City Council could vote on setting up a charter commission is its Sept. 7 meeting. 

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
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    Opening for ‘new’ Overton Park golf course now set for spring

    The newly planted greens of MiniVerde Bermudagrass are 99% ready. But the Bermuda Certified 419 fairways and tees still have bare spots, and the tall fescue for the natural areas and habitats must be reseeded this fall, the city’s top golf official says.

    By Tom Bailey August 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council opens discussion of latest consolidation effort

    Forming a charter commission to look at consolidated government could move from discussions to a vote later on Tuesday depending on how the discussion goes and whether it shows there are seven votes supporting it.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Charter commission group tries to stay separate from consolidation debate

    Leaders of a political action committee pushing for a metro charter commission say such a group is necessary to explore a more efficient local government. 

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2021

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