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    American Airlines confirms ‘security issue’ on Memphis flight

    American Eagle flight 4245 was set to leave Memphis International Airport at 7:48 a.m. and was delayed for more than five hours, according to American Airlines. It finally departed at 1:41 p.m.

    By Omer Yusuf January 16, 2021
  • Real Estate

    Overton Golf Course closes Monday for reconstruction

    Overton Park golf course may be jammed this weekend with golfers playing one last round before the nine-hole track closes until the fall. The course is being redesigned and rebuilt.

    By Tom Bailey January 16, 2021
  • Podcasts Elections

    State GOP chairman says ‘redder’ Tennessee also comes with challenges for Republicans

    Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden, on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, says the map to winning Tennessee may have changed with some suburban areas turning purple. 

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives

    Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

    By Linda A. Moore January 15, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Memphis man charged in Capitol riots

    Memphian Matthew Bledsoe has been charged as one of the rioters at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 6.

    By Yolanda Jones January 16, 2021
  • Elections

    Kustoff defends his electoral college challenge vote

    The Congressman from Germantown told The Daily Memphian he believes Trump’s remarks just before the Capitol insurrection fueled the violence that claimed five lives. Kustoff also indicated it might be time to change the Congressional Act that allowed the electoral college challenge he supported.

    By Bill Dries January 15, 2021
  • Behind The Headlines

    Strickland and Harris want larger share of vaccine

    The two mayors, in an extended interview on “Behind The Headlines,” say new vaccines that don’t require two doses or sub-zero refrigeration could work better for meeting the need countywide. 

    By Bill Dries January 15, 2021
  • Metro

    Coronavirus: Shelby continues trend of about 500 new cases

    The 491 cases come from 4,472 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11%.

    By Elle Perry January 15, 2021
  • Education

    Gov. Lee proposes tutoring, summer school; promises teacher pay hike

    In addition to new summer school and tutoring programs to catch students up from learning disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Bill Lee promised a pay hike for teachers, but did not specify an amount.

    By Marta W. Aldrich January 15, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A new coffee place, a nurse’s story, and an Irish tale

    Shopping centers are out, a new QB is headed to Memphis, and the Health Department isn’t ruling out extending our latest ‘Safer at Home’ restrictions. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 15, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Vaccine gives hope to ICU nurse and her mother

    Toni Woods feels safer after second dose, but she knows her patients and her mother still need her to keep working, avoid risk.

    By David Waters January 15, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Organizations commemorate King’s legacy with socially distant service

    Groups are finding virtual ways to serve for the MLK holiday this year because of the pandemic. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 14, 2021
  • Health Care

    Brown on list of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists in U.S.

    Dr. Brown holds numerous positions in genetics, genomics and pediatrics at UTHSC.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 14, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Preliminary hearing set for MPD officer charged in homicide

    A preliminary hearing has been set for Feb. 4 for the MPD officer charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting 30-year-old Robert Howard on Jan. 6. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 14, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Health Dept. expects to announce COVID-19 vaccine openings in ‘upcoming days’

    Haushalter: “We are scheduled to receive 8,900 doses in one week; only a portion is coming to public health. We do not have sufficient supply. We have sufficient resources and manpower.”

    By Jane Roberts January 14, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the Jan.14 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    On Thursday, the Shelby County Health Department reported 31 additional coronavirus-related deaths. But, those deaths have dates as wide-ranging as Dec. 2 to Jan. 11, the agency said. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 14, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Shelby County death toll increases by 31

    In addition to those deaths, the Health Department also reported 548 new coronavirus cases.

    By Elle Perry January 14, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Poplar offices are getting spruced up, and if you want a rainbow ...

    Today’s edition includes lots of sun, fried chicken and some talking and walking in Memphis. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 14, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Equity already issue in who’s getting vaccine; so is missing data on race

    Early results on who has received vaccine so far in Shelby County and Tennessee show some disparities, with a large percentage of recipients statewide being of “unknown” race, which is a problem, experts say. 

    By Jane Roberts January 15, 2021
  • Education

    Cordova High principal placed on leave for controversial comments

    Principal’s comments on the power social media and big tech companies have are under scrutiny from Shelby County Schools officials.

    By Linda A. Moore January 13, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Black Lives Matter crosswalk approved at Cooper and Monroe

    A crosswalk with the words Black Lives Matter would cross Cooper Street at Monroe Avenue near Hattiloo Theatre under a plan approved Wednesday, Jan. 13, by the Memphis Public Art Review committee.

    By Bill Dries January 14, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Cash Policy and the Pandemic Divide

    The Daily Memphian tracking of significant County Commission votes marks the first meeting of the year with more than a few looks down the road to the spring budget season.

    By Bill Dries January 13, 2021
  • Metro

    Campbell Clinic will be official medical provider for Ironman triathlon

    Campbell Clinic inks three-year deal to sponsor St. Jude Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 13, 2021
  • Metro

    Cohen, Kustoff split impeachment votes

    The city’s two U.S. House Representatives offered different perspectives on the accusation that President Donald Trump incited an insurrection that interrupted the Electoral College vote count with violence that killed five people one week ago.

    Related: Cohen, Kustoff go different ways on House 25th Amendment vote

    By Bill Dries January 13, 2021
  • Education

    Tennessee to consider summer school, tutoring to help students catch up

    The 112th Tennessee General Assembly convened on Tuesday and is gearing up for a Jan. 19 special session to focus on pandemic-related challenges for students, educators, and schools.

    By Marta W. Aldrich January 13, 2021

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