Bartlett
Bartlett cigar lounge to open without liquor, live music
Sticks X Stones is expected to open April 30. While Bartlett has several smoke and vape shops, this will be the city’s only cigar lounge.
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.
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Bartlett Longtime friends propose cigar lounge in Bartlett
The location for Sticks X Stones would be 2965 N. Germantown Parkway Suite 111 in the Shoppes of Wolflake. The plaza is located near one of the city’s busiest intersections.
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Shelby County Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington could open joint COVID-19 vaccine site
Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized Mayor Keith McDonald to enter an agreement with Lakeland and Arlington to open a joint vaccination location at its meeting Tuesday.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccines administered more than double in past 2 weeks
From Feb. 20 to March 6, the Shelby County Health Department reported 66,592 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, compared to 28,705 in the preceding period.
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Shelby County City’s COVID-19 vaccine process constantly evolving
City officials hope to vaccinate at least 700,000 people in Shelby County with at least one dose by Aug. 1. A total of 113,793 people have received at least one shot as of Friday, according to the Health Department.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 130 new cases, 6 deaths
At least 116,660 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 53,565 people have received both coronavirus vaccine doses, meaning they are fully vaccinated. A total of 170,225 doses have been administered in Shelby County.
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City of Memphis Memphis releases vaccine appointments for week of March 8
The city released the appointment times for vaccines next week, and one spot has the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine.
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Midtown Binghampton couple ready for their businesses to undergo ‘rebirth’
Kristin Fox-Trautman runs Inspire Community Cafe right next door to her husband’s gym, Stardust Jiu-Jitsu. Both are located in the Binghampton Gateway Center at the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street.
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Real Estate Interest growing in 74-acre vacant Bartlett property, mayor says
The former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home site is considered a prime location in Bartlett due to its high acreage and its proximity to both U.S. Highways 64 and 70.
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City of Memphis Shelby County likely through worst of pandemic, health official says
Shelby County’s likely survived the worst of COVID-19, though there are two caveats that could alter the trajectory, David Sweat, county health department deputy director, said Thursday.
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City of Memphis Shelby County moving to next vaccination phase March 8
The Shelby County Health Department announced Wednesday it will move into phase 1c of its coronavirus vaccination plan effective Monday, March 8.
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City of Memphis Shelby County, state align on COVID-19 vaccination phases
The state Department of Health announced its decision to move into phase 1c Tuesday afternoon, and the Shelby County Health Department expanded eligibility to the same group Wednesday morning.
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City of Memphis Single-dose Johnson & Johnson headed to state; details regarding Shelby unclear
The first shipment of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is expected to arrive in Tennessee on Wednesday as local officials increase the anticipated number of vaccines administered by Aug. 1.
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City of Memphis Memphis officials outline streamlining of vaccine distribution
The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.
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February 2021
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South Memphis Unity walk a first step, not final solution in fight against gun violence
Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.
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Coronavirus Amid COVID-19 vaccine issues, process continues
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the city is confident —along with its other partners like local hospitals — it can currently deliver 40,000 inoculations, both first and second doses, each week. That’s more than double the current average of 10,000 to 15,000 doses administered.
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Public Safety Community outreach still the goal at MPD’s new North Memphis station
Austin Peay Station is part of the new $45 million Raleigh Springs Civic Center development at the former Raleigh Springs Mall site on Austin Peay Highway. The station serves as both a traffic and police precinct.
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Neighborhoods First phase of new $45M Civic Center set to open this spring
The new Raleigh Springs Civic Center includes a library, walking trail, lake and police station. The city is building it on the former Raleigh Springs Mall site.
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Business MLGW compares water situation to ‘a critical patient’
Memphis, Light, Gas and Water’s water pressure situation has improved since Friday, but the utility organization’s president J.T. Young said it’s still “a critical patient.” He may have a better timetable Sunday on lifting the boil water advisory. Meanwhile, City Council members look at the water crisis.
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Coronavirus Shelby County set for next vaccination phase
Those eligible for phase 1b will be able to make appointments starting Wednesday, Feb. 24. That includes teachers, residents above age 65 and childcare workers.
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Coronavirus Health department to make more 2nd doses of vaccine available
The Shelby County Health Department is making appointments available for second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, Feb. 22. -
Business MEM to reopen at 3 p.m. Saturday
Temporary restroom facilities are available. Passengers are also advised that airline schedules will likely change throughout the day.
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Coronavirus Vaccine shots and COVID cases both down in last 2 weeks
Overall, a total of 103,633 total doses were administered in Shelby County. At least 74,396 people in Shelby County received one vaccine dose; 29,237 people have received both COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to Health Department data.
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Bartlett Pancreatic cancer silences voice of longtime Bartlett pastor
Rev. Walter Peggs died at age 74 Friday, Feb. 12, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He served as senior pastor of Fullview Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett since 1984.
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Shelby County New vaccination site to open in Raleigh next week
The Raleigh vaccination site will open next week at Greater Imani Cathedral of Faith.
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