Winter storm to hit parts of Mid-South
The National Weather Service issued a winter ice storm advisory on Wednesday, Feb. 2. It will be in effect until Friday.
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The National Weather Service issued a winter ice storm advisory on Wednesday, Feb. 2. It will be in effect until Friday.
Clayborn Temple, Mason Temple Church of God in Christ and the National Civil Rights Museum are among the Memphis sites.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 474 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said.
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
No appointment is needed.
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
But FedEx World Hub could be affected, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said.
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
The project included much-needed seismic upgrades as well as a redesign that added more natural lighting, wider corridors, larger gate areas and higher ceilings.
Baby antelopes “Hinata” and “Zito” are the Memphis Zoo’s first babies of the new year.
Scheidt’s children are creating a matching fund, meaning that the goal is that the new fund will raise $1 million total.
Snow flurries began to enter the Mid-South around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, leaving behind about 1.5-2 inches in most areas.
An animal abuse case has left many Mid-South families, including several Memphis ones, wondering about the fate of their pets.
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor said that there have been a few reports in Shelby County of fake testing sites.
Civil rights icon Ida B. Wells is commemorated as part of Mattel’s “Inspiring Women” series.
Shelby County now offering booster shots for children ages 12 to 15.
Memphis community organizations are offering several days of upcoming volunteer opportunities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Daily Memphian highlights philanthropists, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and business owners who are no longer with us.
High COVID-19 case numbers are not only affecting staffing at testing sites but at area police agencies, fire departments and hospitals, Memphis and Shelby County officials said Thursday, Jan. 6.
Some local COVID-19 testing sites will be closed today because of wintry weather. Others will have reduced hours.
The Shelby County Health Department reported 2,661 new cases for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Active COVID-19 cases top 22,000.
Dr. Michelle Taylor says Monday’s lower count in new reported COVID cases, “does not represent an actual decrease in viral transmission.”
The National Weather Service says the Mid-South can expect snow for Thursday, Jan. 6.