Beale St. Music Festival artist George Hunt is dead at 87
Since 1992, Hunt was the official artist for the Beale Street Music Festival, creating a new painting for the festival each year for nearly three decades.
Omer Yusuf
Reporter
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
There are 729 articles by Omer Yusuf :
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December 2020
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Coronavirus Shelby County COVID-19 case average, hospitalizations reach new highs
From Nov. 21 to Dec. 5, the Health Department reported an average of 415 new cases and 3,980 test results a day yielding a 10.4% positivity rate. With cases outgrowing tests, that’s leading to a surging county positivity rate.
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Coronavirus Shelby County surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases
The Shelby County Health Department reported 541 new COVID-19 cases and seven virus-related deaths in its daily update Saturday.
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City of Memphis Final piece of Raleigh Springs Civic Center near completion
The new Raleigh branch library is set to open Dec. 14, replacing the 54-year-old location at 3157 Powers Rd., which is closed as the transition begins to its future home.
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Coronavirus Health Dept. plans to clarify Health Directive
Shelby County Health Department health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said that the agency will reexamine the loopholes or confusion in the current health directive.
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Shelby County Health Dept. closes In Love Memphis following large party
The Health Department ordered In Love Memphis to close for two weeks, said Alisa Haushalter, Shelby County Health Department Director. That’s the minimum amount of time the agency can require a facility to close.
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Metro Bartlett limits City Hall and Annex access to appointment only
Following the latest surge of coronavirus cases in Shelby County, the city of Bartlett is limiting its City Hall and Annex access to appointment only as of Wednesday.
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Bartlett Even in 2020, the Bartlett Christmas parade is still a go
The parade is taking place at W.J. Freeman Park at 2629 Bartlett Blvd. from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. That’s not Stage Road, where the city hosted parade onlookers for years.
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November 2020
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis pastor recommitted to Frayser following shooting incident
While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
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Elections Bartlett’s newest alderman feels relief after race is certified
Kevin Quinn, Bartlett’s newest alderman, was the only challenger to run against an incumbent on the legislative body in Bartlett this election cycle.
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Shelby County Shelby County reports more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, 410 hospitalizations
Memphis-area hospitalizations hit their highest reported number since the pandemic began.
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Metro Former longtime Daily News publisher John Paul Jones dies at age 100
Known to friends as “Jack,” Jones served as publisher of The Daily News for 34 years, the same publication his family has owned and operated for 134 years. He was also known for starting a basketball camp and for his philanthropic efforts.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 185 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 44,659 total coronavirus cases and 630 deaths, classifying 40,274 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,755, a decrease from the 3,942 reported Friday.
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Metro Shelby County averaging 400 COVID-19 cases a day over past two weeks
Since Nov. 7 the Health Department reported 401 new cases and 4,312 test results a day with a 9.3% positivity rate. This span included three of the four highest daily increases in COVID cases since the first case was reported in March.
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Shelby County The process behind health directives and importance of tripwires
The latest restrictions when warranted will be crafted by the Health Department and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they work with legal experts to enact the health directives countywide.
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Shelby County New COVID restrictions coming as numbers rise
Increased restrictions designed to curb the rising COVID-19 numbers are likely coming soon, mayors were told Thursday.
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City of Memphis How city, community leaders plan to fill Ed Rice void in Frayser
While the wait until completion likely won’t be as long as the years long push for a new facility, there’s no Ed Rice center available while those improvements are underway.
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Public Safety Unity Walk Against Gun Violence draws hundreds
The Unity Walk Against Gun Violence held Saturday marks a year when the city set a new high for homicides by September. As of Nov. 13, there have been 271 homicides, 43 more than the previous high of 228 in 2016.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 354 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Overall, the Health Department has reported 41,747 coronavirus cases and 610 deaths, classifying 37,988 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,149, an increase from the 3,105 reported Friday.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 hospitalizations approach peak July numbers
From Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 14, the Shelby County Health Department recorded an average of 285 new cases and 3,228 tests performed each day with an 8.8% positivity rate.
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North Memphis A second ‘sustainability hub’ opens, offering ‘good, nutritious food’
Healthy Frayser celebrated its first anniversary Friday, Nov. 13 by opening a second food sustainability hub. Each week residents from food insecure neighborhoods can pick up a free meal.
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North Memphis Starbucks coming to Raleigh as part of new development
Construction on a new Starbucks at 3545 Austin Peay Highway is expected to begin this week. The Starbucks will be located at The Marketplace at Raleigh development.
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Performing Arts BPACC to resume shows in January 2021
The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.”
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