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  • Update Public Safety

    Prosecutors wrap up case against Katrina Robinson

    The prosecution concluded its case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson Thursday, Sept. 23. The defense will begin Monday.

    By Yolanda Jones September 23, 2021
  • North Memphis

    MATA considering route cuts to four communities this fall

    Proposals to eliminate the routes have raised concerns for two bus service advocate groups. They believe the changes may further erode distrust between bus riders and MATA leaders.

    By Omer Yusuf September 23, 2021
  • Metro

    Health Dept. director ‘cautiously optimistic’ about COVID trends

    Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said she was “cautiously optimistic as cases and the 7-day average and positivity rate are dropping.”

    By Jane Roberts September 23, 2021
  • Metro

    Shelby County reaches 2,000+ reported COVID-19 deaths

    In the past eight months, the number of local coronavirus deaths has doubled.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Feds consider hospital kickback scheme, missing students

    Animals aren’t immune from COVID, but the Tigers look good — better than expected. And the Grizzlies might require vaccinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 23, 2021
  • Health Care

    U.S. gov’t likely to join suit against Methodist Le Bonheur

    The U.S. government Wednesday, Sept. 22, said it considering filing a motion to intervene in the whistleblower case against Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and former signatories, including former CEO Gary Shorb and former CFO Chris McLean.

    By Jane Roberts September 25, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Consolidation charter commission proposal gets mixed reviews from commissioners

    The resolution to form a commission to draft a consolidation charter showed up in Wednesday committee sessions without notice. Like the City Council, county commissioners amended it to stop short of beginning to draft a charter and to include looking at changes to local government short of consolidation.

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2021
  • Metro

    COVID and Cat Country: How the Zoo is protecting its animals

    Safety protocols include frequent sanitation and requiring staff to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

    By Jasmine McCraven September 22, 2021
  • Metro

    Have COVID? Be careful around Fido and Fluffy

    If you contract COVID-19, you should be in quarantine. But so should your dog, cat or ferret.

    By Don Wade September 22, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Inspector: Students at Robinson’s nursing school appeared fake

    A fraud investigator for the federal Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General testified he had a hard time finding students who attended the nursing school.

    By Yolanda Jones September 23, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: How vaccinations are impacting garbage pickup and babies

    We’ve got a new/old food challenge, a secret comes out and local pediatricians are trying to prevent an outbreak of the chicken pox — or something worse. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 22, 2021
  • Premium Coronavirus

    As childhood vaccinations lag, doctors worry about measles, chicken pox

    Thousands of locals — mostly children in lower socio-economic brackets — could be vulnerable to diseases such as measles, diphtheria and chicken pox.

    By Jane Roberts September 22, 2021
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Public Library promotes Black history library cards

    September is Library Card Sign Up month, and Memphis Public Libraries is promoting its special edition Black history library cards, which were designed by contestants earlier this year. 

    By Julia Baker September 22, 2021
  • State Government

    Opposing anonymous child abuse reports, witnesses accuse DCS of ‘tyranny’

    While some say anonymity provides safety for those at risk of retaliation, the witnesses told emotional stories of the state taking their children away, based on false, anonymous reports.

    By Ian Round September 22, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council makes it more difficult to build pipelines near water wellheads

    The measure is one of three proposals to limit and require local government approval and regulation of new oil pipeline projects. It’s broader than the other two measures delayed Tuesday over lingering legal questions.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City government’s low vaccination rate spotlights larger solid waste issues

    A low vaccination rate is just one of the problems the city faces as it wrestles with chronic problems surrounding solid waste disposal. 

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 425 new cases daily

    On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Shelby County Health Department reported 212 new coronavirus cases and 15 new coronavirus-related deaths.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 21, 2021
  • Update Public Safety

    Defense cross-examines FBI accountant in Katrina Robinson trial

    Defense attorneys cross-examined a FBI forensic accountant Tuesday morning in the federal trial of state Sen. Katrina Robinson. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 21, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Robinson’s disputed charges and the next phase of vaccine

    We’re revisiting our epidemiological past, a Goner comes back to life and a sweet shop is whipping up a new menu. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 21, 2021
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Why we need a strong and independent public health service

    “To deploy truly lifesaving public health care in this pandemic requires a spirit of self-government primarily motivated by love of neighbor and a sense of personal responsibility.”

    By Jim Bailey September 21, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Pipeline ordinances come to council crossroads

    Also on the Tuesday, Sept. 21, Memphis City Council agenda is more discussion of how to spend the council’s $20 million share of the city’s federal ARPA funds and a minimum wage for getting EDGE tax incentives.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2021
  • Education

    Frayser Community Schools student dies from COVID-19

    FCS was informed the student had been out of school since Aug. 16 due to an unrelated issue before being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to FCS spokesperson Erica Williams.

    By Omer Yusuf September 21, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    5- to 11-year-olds may have COVID vaccine by Halloween

    Nationally, children account for one in five coronavirus cases. But in Shelby County the numbers are more severe, with 25% of new patients being youngsters.

    By Jane Roberts September 21, 2021
  • Education

    SCS providing meals for quarantined students

    Shelby County Schools is offering meals for students who are in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure. Parents can pick up the meals each morning in a drive-thru at the schools.

    By Daja E. Henry September 20, 2021
  • Metro

    Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

    Pfizer and Moderna are studying even younger tots as well, down to 6-month-olds. Results are expected later in the year.

    By The Associated Press September 20, 2021

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