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The upcoming session of the Tennessee General Assembly begins in just 15 days. Between now and then there will likely be a whole bunch of nothing news wise, except for the TNDP Chair election which is about as exciting as watching socks dry in the rain (no offense guys, but seriously). Considering the huge...
On Monday, a Memphis jury couldn’t find a concensus about whether or not Duanna Johnson’s Civil Rights were violated when she was beaten by a Memphis Police Officer. Yesterday, supporters gathered in remembrance. “We need to speak up for her and demand justice,” said Ellyhanna Hall at Tuesday’s vigil. “I didn’t know her personally,...
Galaxie Carol is pretty fed up with wedge issues that mar Tennessee politics at times, although I guess it could be said that this goes on nationally as well. Of course I’m a side taker. I have strong opinions and all that. But I have a hard time understanding a political party (or any...
Wendi C. Thomas knocks this one out of the ballpark and questions things that should be questioned. Run, don’t walk!
Since late October, with the announcement that certain services may be cut without additional funding, the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, The MED, has been at the center of a conversation about ensuring the public’s access to critical services, management issues, and more than anything else, money. The $32 million shortfall that currently threatens...