Lifts restrictions on many outdoor activities and small-group gatherings, even some for those who are not vaccinated.

It’s the first time the town has awarded the honor in more than 25 years. 

Gov. Lee has requested counties with independent health departments — Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan — that have remaining business restrictions or mask requirements to lift all measures no later than May 30.

The Grizzlies’ seven-game marathon trip was a revelation in more ways than one.

“Masking got us through the surge and out of the summer surge,” said David Sweat, deputy director of the Shelby County Health Department. “We will only make changes after thoughtful consideration at this point.”

“Shell Yeah!” benefit shows will feature the North Mississippi Allstars on May 6; New Orleans soul band Tank & the Bangas on May 20; Langhorne Slim on June 3; and Lucero on July 15.

The 118 cases come from 948 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 12.4%.

During an appearance on the ‘Today’ show this morning, Four Way owner Patrice Bates Thompson learned the restaurant was getting a grant courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is launching its largest strategic investment in its nearly six decades in Memphis. 

Most people currently hospitalized for coronavirus in Memphis are 30-55 years old and many have no underlying health conditions — a big shift from late March when the average patient’s age was mid-70s.

Productive practice session on Saturday carries over. 

April 26, 2021: Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 96

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The proposal by Assessor Melvin Burgess would have moved the cycle of countywide property reappraisals for taxation purposes from once every four years to every other year.

The seven-game road trip is finally over, but in brutal fashion. 

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The commission also approved a $161,250 contract renewal with Global Tel*Link Corp. for maintenance and licensing of the telephone and video communications system at the Shelby County Jail.

The federal class action lawsuit was filed in 2016, a month after a new computer system was installed by the county to track the movement of pre-trial detainees through the criminal justice system. 

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against David Skinner’s rezoning request, which was an appeal of a denial by the Planning Commission.

The AAC Freshman of the Year, who also has entered his name in the NBA draft, will play elsewhere next season.

Going to the Tigers’ football camp prompted him to take a preferred walk-on opportunity at one of the country’s best programs.

Citation is second time U of M has ranked on international list in one academic year.

Ivory Coast native played in 46 matches for Atlanta United 2 in 2018 and 2019.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Jacqueline Walters of Bravo TV’s series, “Married to Medicine.” The event is free.

In need of another guard, the Tigers are bringing back a familiar face.

She shot at officer during a traffic stop, police allege.

The 153 cases come from 1,784 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.6%.