To date about 154 million Americans, more than 46% of the population, have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Shelby County children as young as 12 were starting to be vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday, May 13.

Among the 18 cases it considered, the Land Use Control Board rejected a plan to gate one end of Saint Nick Drive, dropped long-range plans for a street at the request of a new car dealership, and approved a 156-lot subdivision along Walnut Grove.

Despite a tough year of uncertainties, Arlington is still adding businesses, industry and population

After two days with fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases reported in Shelby County, the number is more than 100 again.

Though it is generally held in the fall, the Bluff City Fair is coming back early this year. 

Within the span of about three days, the House and Senate imposed their Caucasian-centered, conservative will on what can and cannot by taught in schools about racism’s sordid history and harmful impact.

Timely hitting sends Mustangs past Dragons.

Meanwhile, both of the state’s Republican U.S. Senators have been critical of the Democratic bill that would change election laws. One of the few Tennessee Republicans dissenting on Cheney’s ouster, former Congressman Zach Wamp, says it represents a split in the Republican Party that could have implications in next year’s mid-term Congressional elections.

MUS tennis players figured prominently at regionals.

Last week’s declared “truce” notwithstanding, a group of citizens opposing construction of an oil pipeline through South Memphis neighborhoods want two lawsuits involving the project to move forward.

First there was Grizzalina. Then Pascal the Pigeon. Now the Grizzlies are riding the good luck of “Rally Stanley.”

Beginning Monday, Collierville Schools will make masks optional for students through the end of 2021. Arlington Community Schools and Germantown Municipal School District also are loosening their masking requirement.

There was a little bit of smoke on the river early on Wednesday, but plenty more to come. The 2021 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest was about to begin.

Local health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph has said that the new rules will allow people to vote with their feet.

After damage was discovered on the Hernando DeSoto bridge, Twitter users made some cracks, too.

Germantown is reviewing its budget. The public hearing on it, the tax rate and the stormwater fee is scheduled for June 14. Final reading on all ordinances at the end of June.

The Tigers’ new head coach will live out a dream with USA Basketball.

Elizabeth Rouse of ArtsMemphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

The Grizzlies are on the cusp of eighth in the West. Can they jump Golden State?

Two old friends and longtime Memphis in May volunteers take a few minutes to talk about this year’s festival and about some memorable times in the past.

The Land Use Control Board will have a few less controversial cases to consider when it convenes Thursday, May 13. Three applicants have withdrawn requests that had faced opposition.