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Memphis Commercial Appeal Stories: NewsFormer city schools superintendent Carol Johnson returns to help county schools chief
Jul 14, 2014 09:01 PM EDT
Johnson will be Supt. Dorsey Hopson’s “thought partner” for the next 60 to 90 days as he reorganizes Shelby County Schools.
The 100 Best Songs About Memphis, 100-96: Merle Haggard, Neil Diamond and more
Jul 14, 2014 12:57 PM EDT
In the first installment of our Songs About Memphis countdown we offer explanation and then kick it off with a group of five that includes two tributes to the King.
Memphis City Council scheduled to hear alternative budget plans
Jul 14, 2014 10:14 PM EDT
In an unusual step, the City Council will hear alternative budget proposals after the budget was passed.
TennCare director submits plan to correct deficiencies
Jul 14, 2014 11:07 PM EDT
Tennessee’s TennCare director submitted a plan late Monday to correct deficiencies in the state’s TennCare application process.
Memphis officer testifies for one friend, against another
Jul 14, 2014 11:08 PM EDT
The accused rapist, Aaron Reinsberg, was a good friend and fellow police officer. They went through training academy together.
Long awaited work project begins at Lakeland/Canada Road at I-40
Jul 14, 2014 10:44 PM EDT
Construction of a new $28.2 million interchange at Lakeland’s Canada Road exit begins Tuesday when one lane of Interstate 40 westbound will be shut down from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Jul 14, 2014 10:48 PM EDT
Wilkins calls ad "insulting and offensive." Cohen's campaign said it was a mistake.
'Roof' therapy center in Hernando for special-needs children opens on a high note
Jul 14, 2014 09:30 PM EDT
Through the Roof child therapy center opened its first permanent home in Hernando Monday.
Southaven, DeSoto County arrests 24 in roundup
Jul 14, 2014 10:38 PM EDT
Southaven police and members of a gang task force arrested 24 people on drug charges Friday.
For the record: Divorces granted in Shelby County
Jul 15, 2014 05:00 AM EDT
Shelby County divorces granted
Jul 15, 2014 05:00 AM EDT
Mid-South Memories for July 15
Germantown considering increasing pay for judges, legal services
Jul 15, 2014 02:25 AM EDT
Germantown is considering pay increases for the city’s in-house judges and outsourced legal services.
George Holmes IV was beloved and influential in Memphis film and video scene
Jul 15, 2014 01:21 AM EDT
Mr. Holmes was beloved and influential in film and video scene
TBI joins investigation of Henri Brooks
Jul 14, 2014 11:54 PM EDT
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the residency issue surrounding Shelby County Commissioner Henri Brooks, officials confirmed Monday.
Storms knock out power to thousands in Shelby County
Jul 14, 2014 11:41 PM EDT
Powerful thunderstorms that hit Shelby County Monday afternoon have knocked down trees and power lines while leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
MATA identifies favorite to become next transit president
Jul 14, 2014 10:43 PM EDT
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) board has identified a top candidate to succeed William Hudson as president/general manager and wants to negotiate a contract with him.
Three shuttered Memphis school buildings may reopen as charter schools
Jul 14, 2014 10:42 PM EDT
Three shuttered Memphis school buildings may reopen as charter schools Three of the 10 schools the Shelby County Schools board of education closed last winter likely will be leased to charter schools, including the W.E.B. Du Bois Consortium of Schools, run by former mayor, Dr. Willie Herenton. Du Bois has asked to lease all of Graves Elementary, 3398 Graves in Whitehaven, in time for the start of school in early August. Du Bois also is seeking to renew its lease at Hillcrest High, where it ran three charter schools last year. Herenton did not return calls to the newspaper. Board ...
Man on bicycle hit and killed by 18-wheeler in DeSoto County
Jul 14, 2014 10:20 PM EDT
A bicyclist was hit and killed by an 18-wheeler on U.S. 61 and Star Landing Road in DeSoto County shortly before 3 p.m. Monday.