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The AM/DM
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The AM/DM is a quick morning podcast full of Memphis news brought to you by The Daily Memphian. In addition to daily news about government, education, public safety, food and sports, Mary Cashiola sits down with The Daily Memphian's journalists to get the scoop behind the stories.
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New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky
Yesterday00:12:33Tap to summarizeFourth of July is this weekend, and we've got a rundown of the fireworks shows and parades that you won't want to miss. The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is set to vote on two contract renewals for companies that are getting some pushback from other U.S. school districts. And new Tennessee laws start Wednesday. Digital Director Holly Whitfield joins to discuss it all. Plus: Mayor Young shakes up city leadership Plans for Darana-Memphis Motorsports Park have been stalled until next year A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude Jim 'N Nicks opens its first Mississippi location in Olive Branch Suburban reading scores surpass the state average in TCAP data A local restaurant is to open a second location in Memphis Art Museum Memphis Public Market is reviving a long-vacant Downtown corner
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How to soak up the sun or escape the heat
4d ago00:14:25Tap to summarizeIt's getting hot out there, but there are plenty of indoor events to help cool you off this weekend. If you'd rather soak up the sun, we've got the deets on a fun summer block party where the music goes all evening. Digital Director Holly Whitfield fills in on today's show. Plus: Election officials say redistricting could fuel highter turnout Olive Branch police officers have been cleared in a 2024 fatal shooting Social media star and former Arlington softball standout Tatum Bittick signs with the Tigers The Memphis Zoo is one of 40 across the country hit with bomb threats An incoming county commissioner is accused of misusing taxpayer dollars The MSCS takeover board may hire an attorney and director A judge rules in favor of the DeSoto County redistricting plan
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Memphis real estate has a new place to shine
5d ago00:16:45Tap to summarizeIn the past few years, the Memphis market has seen the growth of a new type of real estate: Industrial Outdoor Storage: Open-air sites typically used to park commercial vehicles, stage shipping containers or store heavy equipment. Today we're joined by commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby, who recently wrote about this trend, to talk about it. We also chatted about changes at a few area Wendy's, a spec building in Marshall County and a company that specializes in cleaning up old industrial sites. Plus: MSCS sees results from TCAP Mahaffey is pitching its tent on Old Lamar Road Lakeland keeps a steady tax rate Alabama concert is rescheduled after a weather cancellation A former Tigers wide receiver is named president of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl MLGW could charge SpaceX and other big users more for water
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Restaurant pop-ups keep popping
6d ago00:14:50Tap to summarizeIn recent days, South of Beale has offered a Bangkok Alley pop-up in East Memphis, there's been a Kinfolk pop-up at Kuya Downtown and Ouri Matcha has been popping up all over the place. Those pop-ups often lead, in the short-term, to creative menus, excited patrons and increased revenue as well as, in the longer term, to new restaurants. Food writer Sophia Surrett is here today to talk about why pop-ups are so popular among chefs and restaurateurs. Plus: A man convicted of manslaughter in a Memphis chef's death is sentened to six years SpaceX recommits to building a water recycling plant Germantown leaders approve a $242.5 million budget Arlington High opens a $10M football facility
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Discovering the Memphis sound
1w ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeThe Bluff City, like any other place, has its own accent and its own way of speaking. Recently, a group of linguists from the University of California, Berkeley, have been working with researchers from the University of Memphis to define this other Memphis sound. Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt. Plus: The City of Memphis plans to spend for updates to AutoZone Park but isn't certain where the money will come from The write-in race for the Hardaway house seat heats up The historic Marine Residence gets a new owner and fresh upgrades ahead Campus crime drops sharply at U of M A police Harbor Patrol Unit navigates the Mississippi River as the city's last line of defense MSCS and Shelby County file a federal lawsuit over Tennessee's takeover law
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The NBA draft is upon us
1w ago00:13:46Tap to summarizeAfter this week, we'll know who the newest Memphis Grizzlies player will be. Maybe Cameron Boozer, maybe Darryn Peterson, maybe not. We'll also know potentially what Germantown's new tax rate will be. And former Governor and Senator Lamar Alexander will be in town, and Memphis Inner City Rugby will host the grand opening of its new pitch. Bianca Phillips is here to talk about all of it. Plus: A new Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out and its affecting Memphis suburbs T.J. Hardaway will run a write-in campaign for his late father's state House seat The current airport board takes care of business in what may be its last meeting MLGW proposes battery storage projects to strengthen the electric grid Memphis developer Billy Orgel will chair the Memphis schools takeover
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In the swing of summer
2w ago00:13:40Tap to summarizeThis weekend feels like a solidly summer affair, with a screening of "Jaws" at the Orpheum Theatre, a car show at Graceland and Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park. There's also an art show called "Summer on Summer" opens and Gladys Knight plays the Graceland Soundstage. Bianca Phillips is here with all the details. Plus: A man is convicted for a 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting J Woods Sports Bar opens in Harbor Town An aviation technology school's plans soar near the Millington airport A Sonic Drive-In is coming to East Memphis Woodland Recovery opens a bigger and better location in Southaven Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residents
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More about the charges Tami Sawyer is facing
2w ago00:16:15Tap to summarizeEarlier this week, Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted on federal theft, fraud and money laundering charges. Information from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant alleges that Sawyer embezzled more than $44,000 in public funds. Sawyer, who appeared in federal court Monday, June 15, has pleaded not guilty to all counts. Today, longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us to discuss the charges, some similar history and what could happen next. Plus: The Collierville Chick-fil-A case is reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court Amazon Prime Air unveils drones that "detect and avoid" as they deliver Action News 5 will televise the remaining Memphis FC slate Tigers athletic director Ed Scott gives an update on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project Developers line up funding for a Midtown senior housing project
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Complex texts, TikTok attention spans
2w ago00:15:54Tap to summarizeCulturally, we're all probably reading a little less. And maybe retaining less even when we do read. But what does that mean for a place like Rhodes College, which itself on teaching students the classics? Like, "The Odyssey" or Dante's "Inferno." Today, we're joined by reporter John Klyce, who examined this trend locally and talked with several Rhodes professors about what the college does to keep students engaged. Plus: The first Memphis schools takeover meeting is set for tomorrow in Nashville Tami Sawyer has been indicted and faces federal corruption charges A coffee company is brewing up a Harbor Town location The US government says Grok helped it bomb Iran A drone delivery drop-off is descending into the Memphis-area market soon
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Why North Mississippi's child predator problem may be perception
2w ago00:13:16Tap to summarizeWhen Southaven police arrested a substitute Hernando High school teacher earlier this month for possessing child pornography, it raised some questions. Over the past year, several headlines out of North Mississippi have centered on child pornography, sexual assault and statutory rape, and members of the community have begun to wonder what is going on. Today, North Mississippi reporter Aarron Fleming joins us to talk about what the data shows and how the area compares to Memphis and other parts of Mississippi. Plus: Inspire Community Cafe is closing this month The man acquitted in the killing of Young Dolph is arrested again Positive momentum in the area fuels the North Mississippi industrial development Mississippi officials prepare for the return to 2022 legislative maps
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