City of Memphis reverses, will allow tailgating at Tobey Park
City overturned its original decision because of “overwhelming demand.”
Topic: city of Memphis
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September 2021
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August 2021
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City, TDOT reverse stance on Scott Street closure
While there are no firm plans on a solution, for the first time in three years, TDOT, the city and community members seem to be on one accord. A significant departure from a few months ago when Scott Street closure, as part of a $45 million redesigned Poplar Viaduct, seemed a formality.
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Pro-consolidation voices see business boom, but others not so sure
While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout.
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May 2021
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With vaccine uptake waning, approach changes to get more people vaccinated
Shelby County is about 51% toward its goal of vaccinating 700,000 people, according to the county Health Department. As of Thursday, 355,102 total people are vaccinated with 270,297 of them fully vaccinated.
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April 2021
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This week’s city-run vaccine schedule
City offers appointment, no-appointment vaccine access at public sites.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 2021
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Memphis’ KangaZoo is now open
The Memphis Zoo now has red kangaroos in its KangaZoo. The exhibit is open until Oct. 31.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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Coronavirus: Health Department reports 10 new deaths
New numbers reported March 25th gave the day a positivity rate of 3.6%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths
Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.
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