Cary Vaughn is the new chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party as Democrats outline a long-term data-driven strategy and the county’s only Republican elected official opens her re-election campaign.

Dillon Brooks has a way with words and defense against the Trail Blazers, who are quickly becoming a Western Conference nemesis. 

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The Shelby County Health Department reported 119 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Sunday, April 25.

BancorpSouth shareholders will own roughly 55% and Cadence shareholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company.

Tony DiLucente retired from Terminix last month after quietly providing leadership during one of the most eventful periods in the history of the company formerly known as ServiceMaster.

Tickets for Levitt Shell’s first two fundraising concerts sold out within hours, indicating that audiences are chomping at the bit for live music and shared experiences.

The Yoakums’ new house creates more electricity than it consumes. And it’s uber-chic, complete with a pneumatic elevator tube. Plus, the home stays snug in the winter and just as comfortable in the summer.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center has trained health coaches to work in clinics in three cities that serve medically underserved people; and it’s taking notes on what happens. 

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.

Jaren Jackson Jr. will rest his knee following his first two games of the season. 

The Watts became a St. Jude family in 2018 when their daughter, now 4 years old, was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer pick-up and drop-off service to addresses in Boxtown, Whitehaven and Westwood.

The 10-year veteran had been on a 10-day contract. He will finish the last 14 games with Memphis, plus the playoffs.

Overall, the Health Department has reported 94,584 total coronavirus cases and 1,610 deaths, classifying 91,244 cases as inactive/recovered.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Election Commission Chairman Brent Taylor talks about new discussions with county commissioners two months after the Election Commission voted to go to court in the simmering dispute.

Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season. 

Spence Ray’s proposal for Glasgow, the residential subdivision of the former Germantown Country Club, will not seek Planning Commission approval until June.

Jaren Jackson Jr. gets more minutes, scores 23 points.

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James Smith has a big day at the plate as Trojans outlast Southaven.

Federal health officials decided that J&J’s one-and-done vaccine is critical to fight the pandemic — and that the small clot risk could be handled with warnings.