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  • Education

    MSCS board members debate pepper spray, success strategies

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education debated a proposed policy for use of pepper spray by school security officers. Tuesday night’s meeting was the first for new board member Frank Johnson.

    By Aarron Fleming October 18, 2022
  • Metro

    DA hires veteran defense attorney to lead new conviction review unit

    Lorna McClusky has nearly three decades of experience practicing criminal law, including extensive work on capital cases. 

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission delays final vote on how chief ethics officer is picked

    With no discussion, the commission sent the ordinance back to committee for more discussion. Meanwhile, the commission set dates for appointing four more judicial commissioners.

    By Bill Dries October 19, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission sets goals for county clerk problems, Wanda Halbert

    The commission’s unanimous vote covers staffing, a job study and the opening of the clerk’s new Riverdale Road location by Halloween. But Clerk Wanda Halbert and County HR director Gerald Thornton clashed on some of the basic details of what the office has and what it needs. 

     

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    County Commission delays final vote on how chief ethics officer is picked

    By Bill Dries October 18, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court

    Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022
  • Education

    Frank Johnson is new MSCS board member

    Johnson won the appointment to the District 7 seat over rival contender Jason Sharif. He serves the remaining two years and three months of the term of office in the seat.

    By Bill Dries October 17, 2022
  • Metro

    County Commission to fill school board vacancy, consider goals for clerk’s office

    At the Monday, Oct. 17, session, commissioners will also take a final vote on a change — proposed by a commissioner who once ran afoul of an ethics investigation — to who appoints the county ethics officers.

    By Bill Dries October 16, 2022
  • Health Care

    Shelby County grant boosts Choices’ nurse midwife program

    Officials said the grant is intended to reduce maternal and infant mortality, particularly among the county’s Black population.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2022
  • Shelby County

    DA fires nine employees, announces six new hires

    District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.

    By Julia Baker October 14, 2022
  • Elections

    New voting machines prepped for start of early voting

    The November ballot features four proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution, which will be presented by Shelby County’s new voting machines.

    By Bill Dries October 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Second look at City Council redistricting takes tentative shape

    An outline for the working group that could suggest deeper changes in the boundaries of council districts ahead of the 2023 elections started to form Tuesday, Oct. 11.

    By Bill Dries October 11, 2022
  • Elections

    Democratic nominee for governor details education platform

    Jason Martin also said he supports legalizing and taxing marijuana.

    By Ian Round October 11, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Council wants Regional One to allow access to violence intervention group

    A nonbinding resolution asks the Shelby County Commission, which funds the county-owned hospital, to pressure the hospital to allow counselors to approach crime victims.

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    Group Violence Intervention Program updates City Council on progress

    By Bill Dries October 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Group Violence Intervention Program updates City Council on progress

    Of the 126 individuals identified as most at-risk for gun violence since July, the program has successfully referred 12 individuals for intervention services. 

    By Julia Baker October 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Have questions about COVID? Two infectious disease experts have answers

    The doctors say to expect a tough winter with more flu, and a COVID wave. They suggest being vaccinated against both and, yes, they still value in wearing a mask in some situations. 

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    ‘Pandemic’ or ‘Endemic,’ COVID-19 isn’t going away and might pack a winter punch

    By Don Wade October 11, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    When it rains: Increased flooding forcing towns to make hard choices

    As increased rainfall and repetitive flooding strain aging infrastructure in many towns, residents along the Mississippi River ask the same question: Do we pack up and move out?

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    When it rains: Mississippi River basin gets wetter as climate change brings extreme rain, floods

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, Keely Brewer October 10, 2022
  • Metro

    When it rains: Mississippi River basin gets wetter as climate change brings extreme rain, floods

    Our climate that is growing hotter and wetter — and more prone to dumping massive rains and flash flooding on communities whose creeks, streams and drainage systems are not equipped to handle such volatile waters.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk October 09, 2022
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    Low Mississippi River has barges running aground, farmers’ crops piling up

    During the first week of October, the river hit historic lows in Memphis, where it hovered just a few feet higher than the lowest recorded river level. 

    By Keely Brewer October 08, 2022
  • Premium Criminal Justice

    In Memphis, abductions happen weekly but arrests are few

    An investigation by The Daily Memphian analyzed nearly 40 abductions and kidnappings since July 1.

    By Jane Roberts October 18, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime

    The group discussed “best practices” including implementing blended sentencing, restorative justice programs and rehabilitative programs. 

    Related story:

    TBI investigating death at 201 Poplar

    By Julia Baker October 06, 2022
  • Update Education

    Three seeking school board seat vacated by Clay-Bibbs

    The Shelby County Commission is expected to select a replacement on Oct. 17.

    By Aarron Fleming October 07, 2022
  • Shelby County

    DA’s office announces three new hires

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s office has announced three new hires, Gerald Skahan, Haden Lawyer and Nicole Harris who begin Monday, Oct. 17. 

    By Julia Baker October 03, 2022
  • Premium Metro

    County Commission Scorecard: Early indicators from the new commission

    The Commission Scorecard looks at critical votes and decisions at the Sept. 26 meeting, including a second grant this year for Choices: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health and appointing four new judicial commissioners.

    By Bill Dries October 03, 2022
  • State Government

    Lee to increase TBI crime lab staff, state troopers on Memphis roads

    “It’s important to this community. … It’s one step in a number of steps that we will continue to make to support the process,” the governor said.

    By Bill Dries September 30, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS seeks dismissal of contract lawsuit

    The lawsuit was filed in August by one of the district’s two teacher unions, the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association.

    By Aarron Fleming September 28, 2022

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