About Town: Return of Shell shows promise for musicians, audiences
For the Levitt Shell, a series of spring and summer fundraising shows — featuring Memphis-area bands — hope to usher free shows in during the fall.
Omer Yusuf
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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.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases for 3rd straight day
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Metro Coronavirus: New cases hit two-month high
The new cases yielded an 8.1% positivity rate.
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Downtown About Town: Downtown businesses look to post-pandemic life
A new grocery store, a hotel, a barbershop and an update about Tom Lee Park meant one neighborhood rose to the top for this week’s About Town.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Another day with fewer than 200 cases reported
A total of 289,761 people are vaccinated in Shelby County. The number of people partially vaccinated is 112,088, while 177,673 people are fully vaccinated.
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Public SafetyCommunity leaders address root causes of crime
Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.
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Music Cooper-Young proves ‘perfect’ for Porchfest
Neighborhood leaders thought the tree-lined streets, where almost every home has a veranda, would be ideal for outdoor mini-concerts.
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Business Planners aim to turn old movie theater into $50 million entertainment hub
MVP3 Entertainment Group and ATWEC Technologies plan to buy Malco Majestic Cinema in Southeast Memphis and transform it into a sports complex and film production facility. A hotel is also set to be built on the 20-acre site.
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Public Safety Third Unity Walk Against Gun Violence set for Saturday
Leaders behind the walk are enthused by the strong community support during the first two events in Downtown Memphis and Whitehaven.
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South Memphis About Town: What a ‘Majestic’ redevelopment means for Hickory Hill
If everything goes as planned, the southeast Memphis neighborhood could be home to outdoor movie sets, music recording studios, a sports complex, an indoor family theme park and a 150-room hotel.
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Education Governor addresses gun violence, education during local visit
Gov. Bill Lee visited Journey Hanley Elementary, and while addressing education, he also discussed concerns about the permitless carry legislation that has concerned a number of local leaders.
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South Memphis MATA to offer ‘curb-to-curb’ service in 3 areas
Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer pick-up and drop-off service to addresses in Boxtown, Whitehaven and Westwood.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: No deaths, but 168 new COVID-19 cases
Overall, the Health Department has reported 94,584 total coronavirus cases and 1,610 deaths, classifying 91,244 cases as inactive/recovered.
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City of Memphis Binghampton residents fight potential Scott Street closure
While the city and TDOT’s recommendation to close the Scott-Poplar intersection came in June 2018, many neighborhood residents and property owners did not find out until late 2020. It’s left many eager to fight the closure.
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City of Memphis City officials open to reversing course on Scott Street closure
Chase Carlisle said he plans to bring a resolution to the City Council May 4 opposing the city and TDOT’s recommendation to shut Scott Street off from Poplar.
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Shelby County County fire department begins direct transport to mental healthcare facility
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said rising economic and mental stress levels in the community resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic made this the right time to pursue this new policy.
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Coronavirus India COVID-19 variant detected in Shelby County
One variant linked to India’s recent COVID-19 surge was detected in Shelby County this week, said David Sweat, Shelby County Health Department deputy director.
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Spirit of MemphisJuneteenth moving to park where Forrest statue once stood
The annual Juneteenth celebration is moving from Robert R. Church Park to Health Sciences Park, held on the grounds where Nathan Bedford Forrest’s statue once stood.
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Midtown About Town: Two reasons neighbors are rallying around Scott Street
After thousands of people signed a petition opposing a plan to cut Scott Street off from Poplar Avenue, members of the Memphis City Council recently held a meeting in the community.
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May 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Shelby County reports nearly 150 new cases
Overall, the Health Department has reported 95,598 total coronavirus cases and 1,620 deaths, classifying 92,340 cases as inactive/recovered.
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South Memphis Fight against Byhalia Connection continues ahead of key council vote
Many of the speakers reiterated concerns about the pipeline’s potential impact on the city’s aquifer and questioned why the Byhalia Connection had to run through predominantly lower-income Black neighborhoods in Memphis.
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City of Memphis Memphis City Council opposes Scott Street closure
Council unanimously approves a resolution opposing the proposed configuration that would eliminate Scott Street’s southern connection to Poplar Avenue.
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Downtown About Town: Why did Memphis leaders agree to a pipeline truce?
An agreement between the Memphis City Council and the companies behind the Byhalia Connection delays all major decisions on the pipeline until July 1.
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South Memphis New YMCA offers promise of rich resource for Whitehaven
The new facility will offer a community resource center, early childhood learning center, wellness center, gymnasium — and, yes, a new indoor swimming pool.
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BartlettBartlett faces potential tax increase, passes budget on first reading
Votes on the budget and tax hike passed unanimously in separate votes on first reading at Bartlett City Hall Tuesday night. Two more readings are required on both before they become enacted for the coming fiscal year.
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