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Justin Pearson accepts congressional race loss, but says “Tennessee politics will never be the same”

Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson conceded the race to represent Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District Wednesday after coming in roughly 1.1% behind his Republican opponent. State Sen. Brent Taylor tallied roughly 2,500 more votes than Pearson in a district redrawn to give Republicans their best chance at flipping the...

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Mayor Young, other leaders attend annual Memphis Hope Summit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 800 people joined the conversation about the future of Memphis at the second annual Memphis Hope Summit. The goal of the event is not only to focus on the city’s challenges, but also on the people, ideas, and partnerships that can move the community forward. “It would not be Memphis […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Chalkbeat reporter examines teacher retention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Chalkbeat Tennessee reporter Bri Hatch joins Action News 5 to discuss why teachers are leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the impact on students and efforts to retain educators.

Memphis, TN · 15h
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Report: Renters Continue To Face ‘Substandard’ Housing Conditions and Landlord Retaliation

Memphis renters said they’ve experienced retaliation from their landlords after reporting housing problems, continuing a pattern monitored by the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. A report entitled, “Haunted Housing: The Reality of Being A Renter In Memphis,” from the Memphis Public Interest Law Center (MPILC) found that nine out...

Memphis, TN · 1d
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Germantown mayor-elect announces transition team

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - Germantown’s newly elected mayor announced his transition team Wednesday. Tony Salvaggio’s nine-member transition team comprises selected local professionals and community stakeholders. The team will focus on seven areas of municipal responsibility. Transition team members. John Bobango - Compliance/Legal. Lou Correale - Public Safety. Tony...

Germantown, TN · 2d

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New details revealed on HiFi revitalization project in Downtown Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - New details have been released about the project to revitalize the HiFi District and historic Sterick building in Downtown Memphis. Mersadies Burch with HiFi Memphis, which leads the redevelopment effort, said the project has reached its third year and is about more than just reviving an empty building.

Memphis, TN · 1d

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South Memphis Plaza Built in 1970 Could Fall for Apartments Near Downtown

A demolition permit worth $120,000 has been filed for Metro Shopping Plaza, the 56-year-old retail center at 410 E.H. Crump Blvd. in South Memphis, raising the possibility that the aging site could soon be cleared to make way for apartment buildings near Downtown. Ibex Construction LLC is listed as the filer on the permit, which covers tearing down the shopping center.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Memphis educator fights to close literacy gap in TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last year’s TCAP scores showed improvements in literacy rates among third graders in the state, with nearly 42% reading and writing on grade level. But there are remaining challenges when it comes to children’s literacy in Tennessee. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Raven Copeland shows how a local educator is helping […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Judge recuses herself from Shelby Co. Commissioner Will Richardson tax fraud case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A new judge has been assigned to oversee the case against Shelby County Commissioner Will Richardson following a recusal. According to court documents, Judge Jahari Dowdy recused herself from the case because Richardson serves as her county commissioner. The case has been reassigned to Judge James...

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Hiten Patel Builds Trust In North Mississippi Law

The first call often comes when someone feels the ground shift beneath them. A charge has been filed. An accident has changed a routine day. A court date appears on the calendar, and suddenly the future feels difficult to read. At HP Attorneys PLLC, attorney Hiten Patel understands that people rarely contact a lawyer on an ordinary day. They call when the stakes feel personal, when answers matter, and when calm guidance can help restore a sense of control.

Mississippi · 1d

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When elected officials make decisions, nonprofits feel the impact

After an election, charitable organizations still open their doors for families in need of help, which depends on more than generous donors or dedicated staff. That help is also driven by the policy decisions made by elected officials. Public funding, access to services and eligibility for assistance programs are determined...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Shelby Co. mayoral team bringing services directly to neighborhoods with new mobile office

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery’s team is hitting the road with a new mobile office that will connect residents directly with county leaders from their neighborhoods. Mayor Lowery and Emergency Management Director Brenda Jones held a ribbon-cutting for the mobile unit Friday. The mobile office...

Shelby County, TN · 16h

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Former City Councilman eyes Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An election to replace Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat hasn’t been called yet, but Kemp Conrad is throwing his hat in the ring. The Republican former Memphis City Councilman made the announcement Friday on his Substack. “I am running for Tennessee Senate District 31 to be a strong voice for Shelby County […]

Memphis, TN · 15h

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History in the making in Mississippi: Senate race could come down to a handful of votes

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - For voters across Mississippi, Election Day brought something they say they hadn’t experienced before during midterms: exceptionally long lines, hours-long waits and, for some, the decision to leave without casting a ballot. “It’s never been anything like this. Never,” voter David Blackburn said....

Mississippi · 2d

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Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Fla., DeSoto County, Miss., and Boston have March 1 and April 1 deadlines to claim 2027 senior property tax exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Florida, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Boston can cut their 2027 property tax bills with senior exemptions, but each program has a filing cutoff. Florida’s Polk County wants paperwork by March 1, while DeSoto County and Boston close their windows April 1. The Florida break can take up to […]

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Fraud Claims Not Barred by Contractual Waiver: Tennessee Court Affirms Punitive Damages Award Against General Contractor

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld a punitive damages award against general contractor The Weitz Company, finding that the subcontract’s general waiver of special damages did not bar recovery for intentional misrepresentation. The case arose from construction of a multi-building retirement community in Shelby County, Tennessee. Weitz hired Commercial Painting Company to perform the drywall work. Disputes arose, litigation ensued, and the case tried to a jury in October 2018. The jury awarded Commercial Painting Company compensatory damages of $1,272,952.46 and punitive damages of $3.9 million. The trial court upheld this judgment after noting the jury’s findings that Weitz acted in bad faith that was “intentionally, recklessly, maliciously, or fraudulently such that the conduct was egregious.” The court found Weitz knew the project was eight months behind schedule but did not tell Commercial Painting about the delay, its plans to compress the construction schedule, or its plans to supplement Commercial Painting’s drywall work. Weitz also misrepresented the length of an extension it obtained from the project owner while imposing an unrealistic schedule to earn an early completion bonus. Weitz also “back charged” Commercial Painting for work necessitated by incorrect framing done by another subcontractor, repairs to damage caused by

Shelby County, TN · 1d

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Jerri Green Pushes Affordability, Schools, Public Safety and Data Center Pause in Governor's Race

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green says affordability, public education, public safety and oversight of expanding data centers would be among her top priorities if elected Tennessee's next governor. In a recent interview with FOX13 at Tom Lee Park, Green discussed both the issues driving her campaign...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Memphis Data Centers on Pause as City Drafts Setback and Community Benefit Rules

Memphis plans a 12-month pause on new data center permits while drafting zoning rules on setbacks, cooling methods and community benefits.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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BTH: Journalist roundtable on mid-term election results and potential impact

From the governor's race to congressional contests and local ballot measures, Tuesday's midterm election results were the focus of this week's WKNO/Channel 10's "Behind the Headlines." Host Eric Barnes was joined by Daily Memphian reporters Bill Dries, Mary Cashiola, and Jane Donahoe, along with MLK50 reporter Katherine Burgess, to discuss the results and their potential implications for the Memphis area.

Memphis, TN · 1d