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City Hall, County Government and political coverage for The Daily Memphian. Tweets are from reporter Bill Dries. dailymemphian.com Memphis, Tenn. Joined December 2010-
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A new way of looking at a very old Memphis place with a past that is older than Memphis but also not quite that old. Maybe you took a field trip there as a child? Part of a resurrection of the city's Reconstruction era past continues to emerge.
A new way of looking at a very old Memphis place with a past that is older than Memphis but also not quite that old. Maybe you took a field trip there as a child? Part of a resurrection of the city's Reconstruction era past continues to emerge.
“Kangaroo Time” took home the competition’s overall prize, while interpretive dances on early life adversity, circadian rhythms and streambank erosion were also honored. bit.ly/4di0A6g
📺By April 27, 1971, CBS had axed six popular, rural-themed programs, dubbed the ‘Rural Purge,’ to focus on more socially conscious shows like ‘All In The Family’
“I don't know why we are here, but I'm pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves. ...” Ludwig Wittgenstein April 26, 1889 – April 29, 1951.
In late April 1919, a postal clerk set aside dozens of packages with insufficient postage that would turn out to be mail bombs. One was intended for Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, who responded with a series of raids on extremist organizations. to.pbs.org/49Uj3Td
Annie Lennox discusses why the Library of Congress & the #GershwinPrize in particular are such meaningful parts of American culture. 🥰 You can still watch the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert honoring Elton John & Bernie Taupin on the PBS app & website! pbs.org/show/gershwin-…
Here are 9 new books recommended by critics and editors at The New York Times. nyti.ms/4aQeMli
🚨 Moments ago the Senate passed my Blended Sentencing bill, and the bill now heads to Governor Lee for signature. This was the last legislative hurdle in a two year process to enact a blended sentencing law in Tennessee.
Part of my day in Orange Mound...
7:35 PM Radar update: a line of severe thunderstorms is over Little Rock right now. These storms will continue to move north east and may impact the Mid-South in the next 1-2 hours. There is low confidence in severe storms over our area, but stay weather aware. #midsouthwx
Melrose drum line on Dallas Street tuning up.
Outside old Melrose High, the new Orange Mound library a half hour ahead of the ribbon cutting. Orange Mound is turning out.
Happy Birthday Carol Burnett!
House Republicans announced changes to the annual process in which members apply for funding for community projects back home, after conservatives strongly opposed Democratic-backed earmarks over issues related to abortion and LGBTQ services. trib.al/Vp7osjF
I am proud to report that the 2024 Legislative Session was a tremendous success! I am proud to be your voice in the TN State House.
This legislative session, I stood up for the rule of law to protect Memphians from violence. Thank you for electing me as your voice.
BREAKING: Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care apnews.com/article/tennes…
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@bdriesdm It was nice! 4 cups of wine almost did me in, but, I made it to the finish line.
Attending my first Passover Seder tonight. As a Gentile, I’m extra curious to listen and partake. Same corporation, different division. #Passover
Starting Monday, I’ll be back to work at ABC24 as a digital executive producer. Glad to stay in Memphis.
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Now we can really say, “It’s Up!”
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I somehow got Facebook to let me back in to my FB account that I got locked out of in 2022. Thanks?
How it started vs. how it’s going. The gluten-free brownies at my neighbor’s Easter cookout were a hit. Going gluten free doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. 👏🏼👏🏼
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