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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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Amazon takes a harder look at logistics
6d ago00:12:00Tap to summarizeLast week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, "businesses of all types and sizes." The same day, not coincidentally, Memphis-based FedEx stock dropped nearly 10%. In the week since, FedEx's stock has rebounded, but the story is a good reminder of how the public links FedEx, Amazon and UPS, especially as Amazon continues to build up its logistics business. Today, business reporter Steve Bohnel joins us to talk about what the experts think of the move. Plus: Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke has died Pearson is staying in the 9th district MPD releases body camera footage of an officer shot MIFA names a new president and CEO A Midtown vet assisstant is arrested for allegedly breaking a dog's paw Lakeland approves the first reading for a sewer-rate hike to flush the deficit
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Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next?
1w ago00:14:57Tap to summarizeLast week, in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Tennessee General Assembly redrew the state's Congressional districts in a three-day special session. The stated idea of the new map was to flip Tennessee's last remaining Democratic-leaning district to Republican in the next federal election, which is in November. Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception. Plus: City Council will consider a resolution opposing new Congressional district lines Ghost River goes back to its beginnings and adds music A long-planned development in one of Memphis' older neighborhoods is moving forward Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County's suburban schools Tomato prices spike as weather and supply chains squeeze growers and retailers Collierville considers restrictions for e-bikes and motorized scooters
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A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes
1w ago00:13:59Tap to summarizeThe Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town. That's big news and it's joined by the Memphis City Council beginning budget hearings, the Tigers going on tour, bike to work day and the grand reopening of the National Civil Rights Museum's Legacy Experience. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to help us prepare for the week ahead. Plus: A Regional One team defies the odds to save an officer's leg A partnership between Junior Achievement and UTHSC could help recruit the next generation of healthcare professionals More than $800k has been earmarked for young entrepreneurs A man accused of shooting an MPD officer has been arrested A former Memphis judge has died
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A super Saturday
2w ago00:13:05Tap to summarizeIt's peak spring tomorrow, with events galore scheduled. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about these events and more. Plus: The proposed Congressional map passes the TN House and Senate All Memphis third graders will retake the TCAP reading exam on the last days of school Police say two women were shot at OUTMemphis after an argument erupts The Front Porch is officially open
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County races set for August
2w ago00:16:23Tap to summarizeOn Tuesday, May 5, Shelby County went to the primary polls, winnowing down wide fields in races for county mayor, county clerk and sheriff. Now, Shelby County will return to the polls in August to decide between Mickell Lowery and former state Rep. John DeBerry for mayor and Anthony Buckner and Brad Less for sheriff. Veteran reporter Bill Dries joins us today to talk about the results and what comes next. Plus: Tennessee has a newly proposed congressional map G.A. Hardaway's son is appointed to his state House seat Claude AI is to use xAI's Memphis data center St. Mary's names a new head of school The Greater Memphis Chamber plans to find a new leader MIM's beabrcue cooking contest just got more fiery
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Peaches and pathogens
2w ago00:15:54Tap to summarizeHistorically, West Tennessee has been known for commodity crops such as soy, corn and especially cotton. But in recent years, an increasing number of farmers in the area have started growing specialty crops — fruits and vegetables — because they're generally way more profitable per acre. Think $6,000 per acre in revenue compared to $800 per acre. But for some farmers, there's an issue. Peaches are a popular choice among specialty crops — but you have to protect them from diseases such as peach scab and brown rot. And that's where researchers from the University of Memphis come in. Reporter John Klyce joins us today to talk about peaches and pathogens and how the U of M is trying to help local farmers. Plus: Memphians in Nashville react to proposed redistricting The Band Camino will be the first concert at Satellite Music Hall Aqua Falls is coming to the former Carolina Watershed property Arlington school board candidates enjoy unopposed primaries FedEx stock is down nearly 10% after Amazon announced delivery expansion Ghost River Brewing on Beale is set to close
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The future of District 9, plus primary voting
2w ago00:15:35Tap to summarizeToday, May 5, is the Shelby County primary election, in which we'll be narrowing down candidates for mayor, sheriff and all host of other offices. In the past week, however, voting has become a very hot topic around the country — especially in Memphis. After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, two Republican candidates for Tennessee governor suggested that Memphis' 9th district should be redrawn in an attempt to turn the state red. Pretty quickly, Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session of the legislature, which also starts today, to vote on redrawing the lines. If approved, the new districts would apply to those running in this year's August state and federal primary elections. This morning, political reporter Bill Dries joins us to walk us through the election, the special session and what might happen in the coming days. Plus: A Memphs-based event agency has been acquired by a private equity firm Young Avenue Sound studio hits the market TBI can now bypass the Shelby County DA in some Memphis investigations A Downtown hotel-Airbnb hybrid won't be your average one-trick pony
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Fashion, voting and moms
2w ago00:13:34Tap to summarizeThe beginning of May brings us a whole week of Memphis art and fashion, plus an election day and the NBA draft lottery. Today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to set up the week and tell us what we can expect. Plus: Lee greenlights a special session for redistricting next week How Spirit Airlines shutting down will impact Memphis Ted Townsend is out as the Chamber president Baptist Memorial breaks ground on a $27M Fayette County hospital The Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy
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Cue the music
3w ago00:16:15Tap to summarizeThis weekend is full of music and music-related events, with the largest being the Riverbeat Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. But there's also David Lee Roth at Graceland Soundstage, a bodego pop-up with Wu-Tang Clan, the Morning After Club's Beale Street Block Party and a Riverbeat after party at Wiseacre Brewing Co. Today, Bianca Phillips gives us the skinny on all of them. Plus: Josh Holloway commits to Memphis Lakeland considers roundabouts for U.S. 70 City Council hangs up over the length of leases for city-owned properties Collierville Schools approves a $142 million budget
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The first thing you need to know about the Shelby County primaries
3w ago00:16:01Tap to summarizeThe Shelby County primaries are here, with early voting already ongoing, and election day coming fast and furious on Tuesday, May 5. Afterward, we'll know who the Democratic and Republican candidates for Shelby County mayor will be but right now, the race is on. The Daily Memphian's digital director Holly Whitfield joins us today to talk about how you, the electorate of Shelby County, can get all the information you need to know — for free — about the primary. Plus: Google announces $25M in grants for West Memphis A disaster-assistance center for ice storm victims opens in Nesbit Quail Ridge's comeback is in full swing A new Uptown bar opens in an existing event space
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