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  • Premium Public Safety

    Judge: Staffing shortage, lax COVID vaccine program put jail population ‘in deep peril’

    In an order denying the county’s request to end a consent decree to monitor pandemic conditions in the jail, federal judge Sheryl H. Lipman wrote that the county has resorted to “box checking” rather than living up to its responsibility to keep people safe inside the jail.

    By Matt Stroud, Yolanda Jones September 02, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Shelby County’s seven-day average hovers near 740

    Of 9,008 reported active coronavirus cases in Shelby County, 3,443 are pediatric cases.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 01, 2021
  • Update Arts & Culture

    Michelle Obama, Poor People’s Campaign among Freedom Award honorees

    The event will also include special recognition of the teenager who recorded the last moments of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: COVID resources in short supply, but security guards aren’t

    Plus, we’re celebrating 901 Day, considering Tiger basketball’s upcoming season and thinking about visiting Mexico. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 01, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Last resort COVID treatment has long waiting list

    Treatment can give COVID patients with a 10% survival rate close to a 50% chance of making it. 

    By Jane Roberts September 01, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Council member explains his position on resolutions

    During an online speech to the Memphis Rotary Club, Worth Morgan also was asked about a possible run for Shelby County mayor next year.

    By Bill Dries August 31, 2021
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Exclusive: Motley’s death reveals 10,000 unlicensed security guards in Shelby County alone

    There are 3,886 licensed armed security officers operating in Shelby County, meaning there are more armed guards than Memphis Police Department officers and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies combined.

    Related story:

    Judge halts release of Kroger shooting video

    By Matt Stroud, Aidian Holder September 01, 2021
  • Update Metro

    Judge halts release of Kroger shooting video

    Shelby County General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi has issued a temporary restraining order that stops the state from releasing video in the fatal shooting of Alvin Motley Jr.

    By Yolanda Jones September 01, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Federal court hears mask ask; Memphis sees a rainbow

    State reverses course on virtual classes, a concerning trend continues in juvenile court and should we worry that the Tigers don’t have a quarterback yet? 

    By Mary Cashiola August 31, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Juvenile court transfers decrease but concerning trends remain

    Virtually all the youths whose cases were transferred to adult court in Shelby County the past two years were Black.

    By Yolanda Jones August 31, 2021
  • Premium Real Estate

    Mystery grocery chain scouting Lakeland location for new store

    City Attorney Will Patterson says an anchor store is interested in a parcel on the north side of U.S. 64 at Berryhill Road.

    By Michael Waddell August 31, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission begins redistricting process

    Shelby County commissioners have inaugural session of their ad hoc redistricting group.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission approves bonuses without lump-sum tax

    Shelby County commissioners gave final approval Monday, Aug. 30, to $26 million worth of bonuses to full- and part-time county employees.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • Update Collierville

    Collierville couple changes mind, decides to get COVID vaccine after St. Lucia ordeal

    The Sarwars traveled to St. Lucia, a country with a Level 3 advisory warning during the pandemic, despite being unvaccinated.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 31, 2021
  • Update Education

    Judge expected to act quickly in school-mask restraining order

    The state argues that parents should seek remedy with the school on a case-by-case basis, as outlined in a federal special education act.

    By Jane Roberts August 30, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis prepares for remnants of Hurricane Ida

    MLGW and Memphis Public Works crews are prepared to work overtime if the hurricane still has a lot of wind and rain left on its path north. 

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • Education

    State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

    The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to education chiefs in Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

    By The Associated Press August 30, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Classrooms and schools — not entire districts — can seek switch to remote learning, Schwinn says

    SCS and Nashville schools were remote for longer than all other districts. State leaders withdrew the flexibility for districts to keep all students at home, stressing the impact of “learning loss.”

    By Ian Round August 30, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Smiley considers bid for governor

    City Council member JB Smiley began telling local officials last week he was considering a bid for governor next year, starting with the August 2022 Democratic primary. The field for the race is already forming to challenge Republican Gov. Bill Lee.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Husband of HGTV ‘Design Star’ winner killed in motorcycle crash

    Marcus Hamilton, husband of HGTV figure Carmeon Hamilton, died in a weekend motorcycle crash. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 30, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Mask mandates, a replica mansion and one bad trip

    We have breakthrough data on breakthrough cases, a local family sues Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee and there’s 100% chance of rain. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 30, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission tries to tie up loose ends on bonuses

    County Commissioners stalled on the tax rate for one-time bonuses at their last meeting and decided to give county employees pay raises.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2021
  • Premium Food News

    Collierville restaurant owners’ dream vacation turns into COVID nightmare

    A Caribbean paradise turned bad for Angela and Tony Sarwar when they found out they had COVID just before they were to return home.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 30, 2021
  • Metro

    Kidney brothers: Faith and friendship inspire life-saving gift

    When an ailing Black Episcopal priest needed a kidney, his friend, a white businessman, didn’t hesitate.

    By David Waters August 30, 2021
  • Premium Real Estate

    New owners investing $12M to make Clark Tower ‘relevant’ again

    Buying a 675,000-square-foot office tower for just $55 a square foot in a prime, East Memphis location gives the new owners latitude to spend a lot more money improving the building and adding tenant amenities.

    By Tom Bailey August 30, 2021

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