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    Morrison-Carpenter matchup draws distinctions, few sparks at Southwind

    Shelby County Commissioner Brandon Morrison defends her conservatism while opponent Jordan Carpenter targets what he calls “dangerous ideologies” and “perversion.”

    By Bill Dries April 06, 2022
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    Mulroy questions diversity in the DA’s office

    Steve Mulroy said the ethnic makeup of the Shelby County District Attorney’s office does not reflect the city. Dist. Atty. Amy Weirich disputed this, saying her office has made an effort to increase diversity. 

    By Julia Baker April 05, 2022
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    Bureaucratic traffic jam backs up new car tags and license plates

    The Daily Memphian readers chime in to share their experiences, which sometimes involve mail delivery issues. But County Clerk Wanda Halbert says there are other problems within county government. 

    By Bill Dries April 03, 2022
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    Luttrell is new chairman of Shelby County Election Commission

    Former Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell is the new chairman of the Shelby County Election Commission.

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2022
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    County Commission approves paying cost overruns on juvenile detention center

    The $13 million in additional funding found from a group of seven county budget line items brings the total cost of the project to around $30 million including the $3 million the county paid for the Old Getwell building that is being renovated.

    By Bill Dries March 28, 2022
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    County Commission Scorecard: The making of a new school board member

    The County Commission Scorecard chronicles the three rounds of votes that made Charles Everett of Westwood the newest Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member representing District 6.

    By Bill Dries March 28, 2022
  • Elections

    County Commission approves Election Commission funding

    The funding would provide for notices to Shelby County voters about changes to precincts and polling places. 

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    Renovation costs for juvenile detention center more than double

    By Bill Dries March 21, 2022
  • Elections

    Moody’s friends come forward as he challenges Harris, hints at revealing memos

    Democrat Ken Moody and Republican Worth Morgan have words of criticism for incumbent Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they campaign for his job. 

    By Bill Dries March 21, 2022
  • Shelby County

    New school board member and Election Commission funding top County Commission agenda

    Shelby County Commissioners pick from seven contenders to fill the vacant seat on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. The commission also returns to a move to fund Election Commission notices to voters for the May elections. 

    By Bill Dries March 21, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Ice storm advisory team begins work

    The 51-member panel held its first meeting Thursday, March 17.

    By Bill Dries March 18, 2022
  • Elections

    Crime Campaign: The search for simple answers to a complex issue

    The issue of crime — violent crime in particular — is center stage in the race for Shelby County Mayor, where the first stop is the May Democratic primary.

    By Bill Dries March 14, 2022
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    Local schools use controversial technology to cleanse air

    Bipolar ionization devices, manufacturers say, attack and deactivate certain bacteria, pathogens, airborne particles, and volatile organic compounds. But the CDC, EPA, an industry standards association, and even a medical journal beg to differ. 

    By David Waters March 12, 2022
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    Two Arlington students now published authors

    Junior Jaylah Sheree Whittaker and senior Amelia Maria Wood anticipate continuing to write books after their first accomplishments.

    By Michael Waddell March 11, 2022
  • Elections

    Luttrell to fill vacancy on Shelby County Election Commission

    The former sheriff and county mayor was the choice of Republicans in the Shelby County delegation to the Tennessee Legislature. The recommendation still must be ratified by the Tennessee Election Commission.

    By Bill Dries March 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    ‘Brand-new’ Central BBQ headed for original location

    The Midtown restaurant will be closed for about six months during its renovation and expansion. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 10, 2022
  • Update Shelby County

    Former Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99

    Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.

    By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries March 09, 2022
  • Elections

    Coalition says limiting first days of early voting to one site is unfair

    The Election Commission’s decision not to open early-voting sites at churches during the Easter weekend is renewing charges of voter suppression.

    By Bill Dries March 09, 2022
  • State Government

    State Senate rejects House version of police residency requirement bill

    The Senate last year approved a statewide ban on residency requirements, making an exception for Hamilton County. But last month, the House passed an inverted version, allowing them everywhere except Memphis.

    By Ian Round March 08, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    Exoneration efforts stalled by evidence destruction

    Some states require police to keep DNA evidence until the person convicted dies. But in Tennessee, it can be destroyed after a conviction is rendered, leaving no way for many cases to be revisited.

    By Ian Round March 07, 2022
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    Germantown school enrollment unlikely to grow, study finds

    Germantown Municipal Schools District hired a demographer who predicts little growth, which doesn’t help efforts to control Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High.

    By Abigail Warren March 06, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Governor plans for ‘more boots on the ground’ here

    A day after announcing the addition of 20 state troopers to patrol the interstates in Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee Thursday, March 3, reiterated his commitment to invest in law enforcement to make the city safe.

    By Yolanda Jones March 04, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission picks from six to fill state Senate vacancy

    Most of the six people who have applied to fill the vacancy plan to be on the primary ballot in August, seeking a new four-year term past the appointment. 

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2022
  • Elections

    Taylor moves closer to August primary challenge of Kelsey

    Brent Taylor resigned as chairman of the Shelby County Election Commission this week but didn’t mention a bid for the state Senate. 

    By Bill Dries March 02, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Caring about Ukraine is ‘in our DNA,’ Mayor Harris tells informational forum

    The Shelby County mayor hosts an informational forum to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and why local residents should care. 

    By Alicia Davidson March 01, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission questions Memphis school system rebrand

    The commission delayed votes to receive and file two financial reports from Memphis Shelby County Schools until it gets dollar figures on the rebrand.

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    Six apply for appointment to vacant state Senate seat

    By Bill Dries February 28, 2022

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