Bill Dries
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Reporter for The Daily Memphian covering government, politics and lots of other stuff in my hometown.
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The development, adjacent to FedExForum and Beale Street, will feature office, residential and retail spaces, as well as new public green spaces.
Houston company plans to turn two blocks of Downtown into a tech hub
The development, adjacent to FedExForum and Beale Street, will feature office, residential and retail spaces, as well as new public green spaces.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The development, adjacent to FedExForum and Beale Street, will feature office, residential and retail spaces, as well as new public green spaces.
Also a new addition to the Raleigh Springs Civic Center that marks a new phase of the development...
The five-year-old development on the site of the city’s second shopping mall will likely be completed in 4-6 months.
A new farmers market - food truck court in Raleigh is the next step for the Raleigh Springs Civic Center
The five-year-old development on the site of the city’s second shopping mall will likely be completed in 4-6 months.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Also a new addition to the Raleigh Springs Civic Center that marks a new phase of the development...
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The City of Memphis’ Planning Division, in partnership with the UrbanArt Commission, commissioned the Metal Museum to create an Orange Mound neighborhood marker. Read more: https://dailymemphian.com/article/57841/photo-gallery-orange-mound-marker
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The City of Memphis’ Planning Division, in partnership with the UrbanArt Commission, commissioned the Metal Museum to create an Orange Mound neighborhood marker. Read more: https://dailymemphian.com/article/57841/photo-gallery-orange-mound-marker
A mid-week political roundup on a Courthouse scuffle and a Cordova forum last night for several contenders for Shelby County Commission in the 2026 elections, which will be here before you know it...
A review cleared Sawyer. Meanwhile, seven Shelby County Commission candidates named their priorities if elected at a Tennessee Women’s Political Caucus forum.
No charges against Sawyer in courthouse dispute, DA's office says
A review cleared Sawyer. Meanwhile, seven Shelby County Commission candidates named their priorities if elected at a Tennessee Women’s Political Caucus forum.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A mid-week political roundup on a Courthouse scuffle and a Cordova forum last night for several contenders for Shelby County Commission in the 2026 elections, which will be here before you know it...
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Proposed changes leave Lucy Elementary’s students, families and staff faced with decisions, as two Shelby County public school systems use the school to wrestle with long-term pressures.
Millington school system prepares for growth, while for some families it means ‘starting over'
Proposed changes leave Lucy Elementary’s students, families and staff faced with decisions, as two Shelby County public school systems use the school to wrestle with long-term pressures.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Proposed changes leave Lucy Elementary’s students, families and staff faced with decisions, as two Shelby County public school systems use the school to wrestle with long-term pressures.
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With a new roaster that will triple their capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
'Welcome home' to Cxffeeblack's new, larger location
With a new roaster that will triple their capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
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December 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
With a new roaster that will triple their capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
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For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.
The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.
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Housing and Urban Development grants could reach an estimated 100 to 120 senior citizen homeowners.
New HUD grants to help seniors with home repairs
Housing and Urban Development grants could reach an estimated 100 to 120 senior citizen homeowners.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Housing and Urban Development grants could reach an estimated 100 to 120 senior citizen homeowners.
Important reporting from Aarron Fleming continues on conditions in the Shelby County Jail...
Stripped naked and doused with pepper spray. “Bugs galore.” Fellow inmates vomiting and defecating on themselves. Three people recently incarcerated at Shelby County Jail spoke to The Daily Memphian about their experiences.
Recent inmates describe 'inhumane' crowding, filth, physical abuse at 201 Poplar, Jail East
Stripped naked and doused with pepper spray. “Bugs galore.” Fellow inmates vomiting and defecating on themselves. Three people recently incarcerated at Shelby County Jail spoke to The Daily Memphian about their experiences.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Important reporting from Aarron Fleming continues on conditions in the Shelby County Jail...
Cooper-Sutton's rant on the fire union and what's behind it leads a very full political roundup...
Also in this roundup, the first forum among contenders for Shelby County sheriff and the race to succeed Wanda Halbert is filling up.
Cooper-Sutton's rant on the fire union and what's behind it
Also in this roundup, the first forum among contenders for Shelby County sheriff and the race to succeed Wanda Halbert is filling up.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Cooper-Sutton's rant on the fire union and what's behind it leads a very full political roundup...
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More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital.
Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but 'everyone knows' young patients are the truly brave ones
More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital.
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The University of Memphis Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum to pick up their first quality win of the season.
Memphis makes statement with convincing victory over Baylor
The University of Memphis Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum to pick up their first quality win of the season.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The University of Memphis Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum to pick up their first quality win of the season.
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A coalition of Tennessee medical professionals is urging Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions “to allow the courts to consider active litigation concerning the protocol.”
Tennessee doctors plead for pause in executions
A coalition of Tennessee medical professionals is urging Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions “to allow the courts to consider active litigation concerning the protocol.”
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A coalition of Tennessee medical professionals is urging Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions “to allow the courts to consider active litigation concerning the protocol.”
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The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate.
Memphis law firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate.
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Lauren Ready has spent decades as a journalist. Now she’s an author helping business leaders and others reveal deeper truths.
Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
Lauren Ready has spent decades as a journalist. Now she’s an author helping business leaders and others reveal deeper truths.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Lauren Ready has spent decades as a journalist. Now she’s an author helping business leaders and others reveal deeper truths.
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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum on Friday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Box score: Grizzlies 107, Clippers 98
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum on Friday, Nov. 5, 2025.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum on Friday, Nov. 5, 2025.
So the current episode of BTH on WKNO got a lot of attention for the topic we discussed on the Radio Roundtable part- and you can hear that in the podcast version that is attached. Here's a look at some of the other stuff we discussed with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
'I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,' Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said about Task Force arrests.
'I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,' county mayor says about Task Force arrests
'I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,' Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said about Task Force arrests.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
So the current episode of BTH on WKNO got a lot of attention for the topic we discussed on the Radio Roundtable part- and you can hear that in the podcast version that is attached. Here's a look at some of the other stuff we discussed with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
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Sweet potato pie was the first dessert chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix remembers ever seeing being made. Here's his recipe.
Recipe Exchange: Phillip Ashley Rix's sweet potato pie
Sweet potato pie was the first dessert chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix remembers ever seeing being made. Here's his recipe.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Sweet potato pie was the first dessert chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix remembers ever seeing being made. Here's his recipe.
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New Memphis coach Charles Huff will be asked to win — games, bowls and especially conference titles.
Buckley: Memphis Tigers has their man. The next step awaits.
New Memphis coach Charles Huff will be asked to win — games, bowls and especially conference titles.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New Memphis coach Charles Huff will be asked to win — games, bowls and especially conference titles.
Five of the contenders in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor shared the stage again for the second time in the campaign - this time in Soulsville. Here's how it went.
They didn't share the same views on all topics in the second meeting of the group of candidates
‘Long road' of ShelbyCounty mayoral race takes turn through LeMoyne-Owen
They didn't share the same views on all topics in the second meeting of the group of candidates
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December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Five of the contenders in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor shared the stage again for the second time in the campaign - this time in Soulsville. Here's how it went.
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Residents on Quinn Road who were annexed into Collierville about six years ago no longer want to be part of the suburb.
2 Collierville property owners want out of town
Residents on Quinn Road who were annexed into Collierville about six years ago no longer want to be part of the suburb.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Residents on Quinn Road who were annexed into Collierville about six years ago no longer want to be part of the suburb.
A look ahead at this week's BTH episode on WKNO. Actually, these comments about the jail came out of the radio roundtable segment that is part of the podcast version of the show.
Harris says he's talking with state offficials about the terms of some kind of takeover from Sheriff Floyd Bonner
Shelby County Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says
Harris says he's talking with state offficials about the terms of some kind of takeover from Sheriff Floyd Bonner
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December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A look ahead at this week's BTH episode on WKNO. Actually, these comments about the jail came out of the radio roundtable segment that is part of the podcast version of the show.
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Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.
Over 30 Memphis schools could lose cleaning services after board rejects custodian contract
Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.
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The local investors called it “the best office building in Memphis.”
Brother-in-laws buy Renaissance Center office building for $33.5 million
The local investors called it “the best office building in Memphis.”
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The local investors called it “the best office building in Memphis.”
A look ahead to Tuesday's City Council Day at City Hall.
The council will also discuss allowing library workers to become civil service employees and gets an update on MATA’s three-month, no-fare experiment.
Memphis City Council set to vote on raise for firefighters
The council will also discuss allowing library workers to become civil service employees and gets an update on MATA’s three-month, no-fare experiment.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A look ahead to Tuesday's City Council Day at City Hall.