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This undated photo shows a Glock 19 handgun in a safe at the Jay County School Corp. administration building. Jeremy Gulley, Superintendent of Jay County School Corp, would not say whether he would be among the administrators, faculty or staff allowed to retrieve the loaded Glock 19 handgun in the event of an attack on a school building — although he did produce a locked, Glock-storing safe during an interview at the administration building in September. (Brian Francisco/The Journal-Gazette via AP)Premium Public Safety

Point of Impact: Tennessee’s guns in cars law puts onus on owners. Or does it?

The “guns in cars” law allows owners to store firearms in their cars if those weapons are properly secured. But, unlike other states, the law provides no penalties for not doing so.

By Aarron Fleming November 19, 2024
Elections

The race for General Sessions Court clerk and why it’s important

Lisa Arnold and Tami Sawyer are the candidates in the only countywide race on the Aug. 1 ballot. The election will mean a change in the administrator and records keeper for the state’s largest court system.

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By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
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Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their plans if elected General Sessions Court clerk

Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about what they each would do if they win the Aug. 1 election.

By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
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Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their qualifications for General Sessions Court clerk

Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about their qualifications to be the next clerk of the largest court system in the state.

By Bill Dries August 03, 2024

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    Memphis hip-hop museum planners sample thoughts on genre, locations

    A feasibility study for a Memphis hip-hop museum is underway.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Mayor Harris talks about the compromises of county budget season

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris breaks down how county commissioners settled amid budget season, including keeping vacant positions on the books and local opposition to the Regional One Health rebuild. 

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2024
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    Shelby County could fund 6% raises by cutting sheriff’s office position

    Shelby County Budget Director Michael Thompson talks about the 2024 budget season — and the savings found in vacant county positions — on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries June 05, 2024
  • Premium On the Record

    Inside the strategy of a winning mayoral campaign

    The On The Record podcast talks to Daniel Deriso and Grif Gray, who helped guide Mayor-elect Paul Young’s successful campaign. 

    By Samuel Hardiman October 13, 2023
  • On the Record

    A second look at city election results, council runoffs and next political steps

    The Daily Memphian political reporters Sam Hardiman and Bill Dries go over some notes on the 2023 city elections and what the unofficial results mean in an “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries October 10, 2023
  • Premium Elections

    How to win a Memphis mayoral election

    The candidates in the crowded Memphis mayoral race should not forget broadcast media, according to one political consultant.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 05, 2023
  • Shelby County

    Harris: Property-tax hike may be next for Regional One rebuild

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about the defeat of his wheel-tax proposal on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast and has harsh words for Shelby County Commissioners.

    By Bill Dries June 06, 2023
  • On the Record

    County budget season hinges on property tax drop for wheel-tax deal

    County Commission Budget Committee Chairman Michael Whaley talks about the proposed doubling of the county’s capital budget on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

    By Bill Dries May 05, 2023
  • On the Record

    Shelby County ‘green fleet’ goals will get more specific

    As a final Shelby County Commission vote nears on a move toward a “greener” fleet of government vehicles, there are a lot of questions about the county administration’s timeline for meeting its goals.

    By Bill Dries March 10, 2023
  • Premium On the Record

    Retired MPD colonel wants police review board to have more bite

    CLERB chairman James Kirkwood talks in The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about the review board’s possible role in investigating allegations of police misconduct, pending legislation in Nashville.

    By Bill Dries February 16, 2023
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    Memphis City Council, Mayor Strickland weigh sweeping police reforms

    On The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast, Michalyn Easter-Thomas talks about trying out a ban on traffic stops by police for certain offenses. Other council members want a department-wide review.

    By Bill Dries February 02, 2023
  • On the Record

    Cohen, Kustoff on either side of Washington’s new power balance

    Republican David Kustoff sees the prolonged balloting for the new Speaker as a healthy sign for Republican unity. Democrat Steve Cohen says Republicans will remain unified in the short term, but not in the longer term.

    By Bill Dries January 13, 2023
  • On the Record

    What Tuesday’s votes say about Tennessee’s bluest county

    The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast takes a closer look at the unofficial results in the Tuesday Nov. 8 election.

    By Bill Dries November 11, 2022
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    Smaller Shelby County ballot yields lower early voter turnout so far

    Shelby County elections administrator Linda Phillips and Ian Randolph of the Shelby County Voter Alliance talked about the low turnout on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast. 

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2022
  • On the Record

    Numbers shift in unofficial vote totals day after election

    The unofficial voter turnout in Shelby County for the August 2022 election was the lowest for the election cycle since partisan county primaries began.

    By Bill Dries August 05, 2022
  • Elections

    What to watch for in the election night vote totals

    While most people will be watching who won and who lost the evening of Thursday, Aug. 4, politicos will be viewing the numbers as the first indication of what could happen in the next election and the elections to follow.

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    Shelby County’s ‘big ballot’ Election Day arrives with theme of change

    Ballot Basics: Aug. 4 Election Day

    By Bill Dries August 04, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland election season ramps up

    The Lakeland election season is picking up speed, with new candidates and incumbents pulling petitions.

    By Michael Waddell July 15, 2022
  • Elections

    Ballot Basics: Early voting is July 15-30

    Here is everything you need to know about Shelby County’s early-voting process, which begins Friday, July 15.

    By Bill Dries July 15, 2022
  • On the Record

    Mud Island review to look at park’s long-term place in larger riverfront

    Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen talks about the city’s study of a long-range plan for Mud Island River Park 40 years after it opened.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: Looking for votes in the heat

    The roundup includes the contenders for county mayor clashing over PILOTs and other economic development incentives, reaction to the Roe v. Wade repeal and early-vote strategies.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2022
  • Elections

    City Council Scorecard: Term limits maneuvers

    The City Council Scorecard follows the maneuvering as the council puts a ballot question on the August ballot that might look familiar to Memphis voters.

    By Bill Dries June 03, 2022
  • Elections

    Bully pulpit or big table: Choice in the race for County Mayor

    Worth Morgan, the Republican nominee for Shelby County Mayor talks about the terrain of the 2022 county general election and what the defeat of Ken Moody in the primaries means for the general election.

    By Bill Dries May 22, 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
  • Elections

    Two Republican primaries are already throwing sparks

    The only two contested Republican primaries in August for seats in the Tennessee General Assembly representing parts of Shelby County could change dramatically with new challenges that could remove one of the contenders from each of the two-man races.

    By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren, Ian Round 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

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