The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.

The City of Memphis wastes no time in finding a new solid waste provider; local colleges are trying to get off of probation after the pandemic; and your dream home might be a builder’s nightmare.

Memphis Police Lt. Israel Taylor has been patrolling the streets of Memphis for 27 years. During a night on the streets, he discussed everything from the record-breaking number of homicides in Memphis last year to why he became an officer and remains on the job. 

Last year’s record 332 homicides in Memphis have taken a toll on those involved, from community activists to grieving parents to experts who struggle to come up with solutions to stem the violence.

The contract cancellation comes at the end of a 20-day period to fix problems with waste pickup in Area E — Cordova, Hickory Hill and East Memphis. Residents in the area complained last month that Waste Pro not only missed scheduled trash pickup days but left trash by the curb for weeks.

The Shelby County Department of Health reported 155 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths on Sunday, April 11. 

On the high end, applications at Rhodes College are up 25%, but down an equal percent at Southwest Tennessee Community College.

The City Council Scorecard peels back the layers on the council’s April 6 vote on a $520,000 contract that put the issue of MLGW leaving TVA back on track after six months in limbo. 

For the third consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported more than 150 new COVID-19 cases.

No date has been set for the return to City Hall by the council but it comes as budget season approaches. Meanwhile, the city’s political scene remains active, as chronicled in The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast.

For the second consecutive day, the Shelby County Health Department reported at least 150 new COVID-19 cases.

Local leaders are asking us to roll up our sleeves so they can get to work, we’re getting a kick in the boot camp and Memphis is Cash-ing in on an opportunity.

U.K. variant is now the most common in Shelby County. The question is, how sick will it make people in their 20s, 30s and 40s?

The co-leaders of the countywide vaccination distribution effort talked on “Behind The Headlines” about a move this week to no appointments for some and why the federal vaccination presence at the Fairgrounds is unique.

Ashley Cash led the team that developed the comprehensive Memphis 3.0 plan that covers residential and commercial development across the city. 

Corker surfaced as former President Donald Trump was leaving office, prompting speculation Corker may be looking at a presidential bid in 2024 or some other bid for elected office in the 2022 midterm elections.

The measure applies to firearms that are concealed and ones that are openly carried.

The $60 million capital campaign to remake Tom Lee Park reached the 80% mark Thursday, April 8, with $3.2 million in funding commitments from three health care corporations as well as AutoZone and First Horizon Foundation.

The Land Use Control Board is recommending a setback requirement for oil pipelines built in Shelby County. It remains legally questionable whether the requirement could be applied to the controversial Byhalia Connection pipeline project.

The Shelby County Health Department reported more than 150 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, April 8.

After three days of new coronavirus cases under 100, the numbers were up a bit on Thursday, April 8. 

City also giving MATA riders free rides to Pipkin and making blocks of slots available to groups, including businesses.