There are 190 article(s) tagged city of Memphis:

• April 2021

  • This week’s city-run vaccine schedule

    City offers appointment, no-appointment vaccine access at public sites.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 26, 2021

  • 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.

    By Omer Yusuf April 25, 2021

  • Strong arm: Muscular poles replacing wire that holds Memphis traffic signals

    A nearly $3.4 million project is underway to install “mast arm traffic signal poles” at a dozen intersections along a six-mile stretch of Jackson Avenue. The city will place mast arms at more intersections as funding allows.

    By Tom Bailey April 21, 2021

  • Top cops: The 12 Memphis Police directors

    Since the position was created in 1972, the department has had a dozen directors. A new era is set to begin with the April 14 retirement of Michael Rallings.

    By Bill Dries, Yolanda Jones April 14, 2021

  • Lakeland puts brakes on gas station projects

    Lakeland has become the latest local municipality to ban new gas station development, with city commissioners Thursday night, April 8, approving unanimously a six-month moratorium on such projects.

    By Michael Waddell April 09, 2021

  • Shelby County is 33% toward its vaccination goal

    Vaccinating 700,000 people — about 70% of the population —would be sufficient for the county to reach herd immunity, according to local public health experts.

    By Omer Yusuf April 03, 2021

  • Pipkin vaccinations will go 12 hours a day, 7 days a week

    A federal partnership with FEMA is bringing 21,000 new vaccine doses each week and a football field-sized tent. 

    By Jane Roberts April 01, 2021

• March 2021

  • Memphis’ KangaZoo is now open

    The Memphis Zoo now has red kangaroos in its KangaZoo. The exhibit is open until Oct. 31.

    By Allyson Brown March 29, 2021

  • Shelby County surpasses state in vaccination rate

    The surge in vaccines administered means about 21.2% of Shelby County residents have received at least one shot. That exceeds the overall state population (20.8%), a notable change from the when the county initially lagged behind Tennessee.

    By Omer Yusuf March 27, 2021

  • City cancels vaccinations Saturday due to severe weather

    Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning across the entire Mid-South area.

    By Omer Yusuf March 27, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Third day of more than 100 new cases

    Today’s 119 cases come from 2,968 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4%.

    By Allyson Brown March 26, 2021

  • Next week, vaccine could be depleted by Thursday at mass sites

    “As many doses as I have on hand, that’s how many appointments I will have next week,” said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Health Department reports 10 new deaths

    New numbers reported March 25th gave the day a positivity rate of 3.6%.

    By Allyson Brown March 25, 2021

  • Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases and two new related deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported more than 100 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, following two days of fewer than 100 new cases.

    By Allyson Brown March 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 90 new cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 85 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, March 23. 

    By Allyson Brown March 23, 2021

  • Here’s everywhere you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in the Memphis area

    This listing of Memphis-area COVID-19 vaccination sites has been updated with pop-up sites in Hickory Hill, Oakhaven, Orange Mound, Raleigh and South Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 23, 2021

  • $23K from community, businesses assists 86 families with MLGW bills

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Gift of Comfort program helped 86 families with their bills in March.

    By Allyson Brown March 22, 2021

  • Memphis artist’s murals to adorn airport, parks

    Jamond Bullock, 36, the business owner of Alive Paint, secured the rights for work inside Memphis International Airport.

    By Allyson Brown March 22, 2021

  • Vaccination eligibility expands as shots administered increase

    Greater access through more public sites and pop-up events combined with higher vaccine allotments from the state and declining wait times are three reasons attributed to the changes in recent weeks.

    By Omer Yusuf March 21, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported

    The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.

    By Allyson Brown March 19, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths

    Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

    By Allyson Brown March 18, 2021

  • CDC report exonerates Health Department, Randolph says

    Health officer stands up for Shelby County Health Department, says it was blamed for things it did not do.

    By Jane Roberts March 18, 2021

  • Coronavirus: New cases hover around 100

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 97 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, March 17. 

    By Allyson Brown March 17, 2021

  • Tornadic activity possible today in Mid-South

    The latest weather event is expected to last throughout the day Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and tornadic activity.

    By Allyson Brown March 17, 2021

  • Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported

    Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.

    By Allyson Brown March 16, 2021