Bill Dries
Reporter at The Daily Memphian
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Developers cut the ribbon Wednesday, April 16, on three new homes in Soulsville with plans for a total of 12. The Compass Circle developers aim to create affordable housing for first-time homebuyers. Saxon-Shaw development Casey Cooper Rasheedah Jones Compass Circle Soulsville Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Bill Dries' stories as they’re published.
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Goods is a veteran former Memphis Police Officer who before his retirement was part of the police brass including leading several specialized units that focused on violent crime. Darren Goods City public safety advisor Paul Young Group Violence Intervention Program Bill Dries on demand Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Bill Dries' stories as they’re published. Sign up to receive Public Safety stories as they’re published.
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The Shelby County Commission approved unanimously an expansion of universal prekindergarten services. First 8 Memphis Kandace Thomas Britney Thornton Shelby County Commission Shelby County Sheriff Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Bill Dries' stories as they’re published.
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Shelby County By Bill Dries, Daily Memphian Updated: April 13, 2025 2:42 PM CT | Published: April 13, 2025 2:41 PM CT Erika Sugarmon has proposed a 6.5% pay raise for commissioners elected and/or reelected in the 2026 county elections. The commission will take a final vote Monday. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file) The commission also takes a second reading vote Monday on a pay raise for the next Shelby County Sheriff.
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City of Memphis By Bill Dries, Daily Memphian Published: April 12, 2025 5:50 PM CT The 1958 redesign of the Cossitt Library saw the castle exterior demolished and replaced with a mid-century modern “box” attached to the 1925 sandstone annex in the rear. (Courtesy Dig Memphis) Memphis Public Libraries marked the 1893 opening of the Cossitt on Saturday, April 12, with discussions of the history about public libraries in the city that touched on racial segregation and more.
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