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  • City of Memphis

    Federal court rules TVA refusal to close on sale of Bellefonte plant was legal

    Developer Franklin Haney’s plan to buy the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant and sell the electric power it generated to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division started the ongoing exploration of MLGW possibly leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.

    By Bill Dries August 28, 2021
  • Business

    Class-action lawsuit alleges Lee’s mask opt-out order violates Americans with Disabilities Act

    A class-action lawsuit filed today alleges disabled students can’t get a proper education without universal masking to slow the spread of COVID-19, and therefore that Lee’s order is unlawful.

    By Ian Round, Matt Stroud, Jane Roberts August 27, 2021
  • State Government

    Mask opt-out is far from first time state has preempted local orders

    The opt-out order on masks is one of many times in recent years that the state government has preempted local governments, negating laws passed by mayors and city and county councils.

    By Ian Round August 27, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Health Department renews mask order in new directive

    New order also gives details on who is eligible for boosters now and will be in September.

    By Jane Roberts August 27, 2021
  • Elections

    Miss. Gov.: South’s response to COVID impacted by belief in ‘eternal life’

    Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves talked about the pandemic Thursday, Aug. 26, at a re-election fundraiser in Shelby County held at a replica of the Mississippi governor’s mansion. 

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Governor gets a new suit; Grizz are selling shower shoes

    Hospital numbers set new record, friends and family remember their favorite uncle, and Shelby County sues Bill Lee. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 27, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County files suit against Lee over mask opt-out

    Federal suit filed in Memphis late Thursday afternoon. 

    By Jane Roberts August 27, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Harris hopes Downing’s letter on masking inspires ‘other insiders’

    “All our leaders around the state and region understand the connection between rising case counts and bans on masking,” mayor says.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2021
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools updates quarantine guidelines

    The district also made families aware of how it plans to teach students who are in quarantine.

    By Abigail Warren August 26, 2021
  • Shelby County

    City’s representatives in D.C. differ in reaction to Afghanistan attacks

    Some say the attacks demonstrate the problems in the rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops and a lack of planning.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Mourners at memorial for Kroger shooting victim push for video release

    The call came during a memorial service in Memphis for Alvin Motley Jr., whose family has seen video of the fatal shooting. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 26, 2021
  • Update Coronavirus

    Local COVID-19 hospitalization rates hit new high

    Children now account for more COVID-19 infections in Shelby County than 18- to 34-year-olds, another record.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 26, 2021
  • Health Care

    Read St. Jude CEO’s letter urging masks for children in schools

    “Why are we now debating whether children should be protected amid a raging pandemic that has killed more than 600,000 in the U.S. alone?”

    By James R. Downing August 26, 2021
  • State Government

    St. Jude CEO takes on Lee’s masking opt-out stance

    “Debate is healthy, but not when the debate is about wearing a mask that can decrease the chance of children contracting COVID-19,” Dr. James Downing said.

    By Jane Roberts August 27, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: U of M is shooting its shot, in every way

    The U of M takes the Bates, lobbies the governor and plans to achieve world domination ... wait, sorry, *checks notes* ... national prominence. Plus, ethics complaints against a mayor, COVID immunity waning and country ham. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: school masking, landmarks districts, coal ash

    The City Council Scorecard looks at recent council votes that don’t seem to pack a political punch but nevertheless call for an attention to detail.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2021
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    #MemphisRising: U of M plans to take athletic department to next level

    The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Had COVID from a weaker strain? Get in vaccine line

    You probably won’t get a serious case, but Delta is a much different foe, doctors say.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2021
  • Real Estate

    Board approves requests for University District apartments

    A Florida-based developer wanting to build a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex in the University District is one step closer to doing so. 

    By Rob Moore August 25, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Two DeSoto County school buildings closed due to COVID-19

    Lewisburg Middle School in DeSoto County will transition to virtual learning Thursday, Aug. 26, after a recommendation from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

    By Daja E. Henry August 25, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    MPD, DMC board discuss Downtown safety issues

    “After some of the initial (COVID) restrictions were relaxed in the early spring, we started to see some behavior Downtown that was not what we were used to,” said commission president Paul Young.

    By Yolanda Jones August 25, 2021
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett considering virtual program for quarantined students

    This virtual school discussion comes as the Delta variant’s rise led to the latest COVID-19 surge throughout Shelby County with pediatric cases increasing compared to previous surges in the pandemic.

    By Omer Yusuf August 25, 2021
  • Sports

    Memphis athletic department reveals master facilities plan: Tiger Park

    Various fields will be upgraded, but the priority is the Student-Athlete Success Center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 26, 2021
  • Education

    U of M sees first enrollment decline in six years

    The university faced a $55 million shortfall last year; it now expects to be $75 million to $80 million to the good.

    By Jane Roberts August 25, 2021

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