Decarcerate Memphis, a criminal justice grassroots coalition, has given MPD’s new police chief 100 days to tackle reforms it says are needed to change the “culture and structure” of the department. 

The 106 cases come from 1,437 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 7.4%.

Memphis could soon have a daily reminder that we don’t have “time for things with no soul.”

Is a car the cure for Memphis’ waning demand for the vaccine? Plus, the ’Birds are back at bat, masks could be a thing of the past and who would be on your quintessential Memphis flight.

“There is a lot of talk about we won’t get herd immunity. It depends on the definition of what you describe.”

The two urban areas of Memphis and Nashville control the minority Democratic leadership in state politics, but Memphis and West Tennessee are underrepresented among the Republican majority.

The council also approved a new seven-year lease between the city and the Withers Collection Inc., which has been behind on its rent.

Council unanimously approves a resolution opposing the proposed configuration that would eliminate Scott Street’s southern connection to Poplar Avenue.

Mayor Harris is gathering more advice this week, including hearing from the municipal mayors. 

A bill that would give drivers immunity for hitting protesters in some instances is not moving forward this year.

Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis became the new leader of the Memphis Police Department Tuesday, May 4, in a council vote that was almost unanimous.

On Tuesday, both sides in the pipeline dispute agreed to put their actions on hold until July.

The sweepstakes is open to any Shelby County resident who has received any coronavirus immunization, including those who have only received one shot.

The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 90 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, May 4.

About 800 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide, as of Monday, according to state data.

Lakeland Schools System Superintendent Ted Horrell has been named the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.

The change from a by-population allocation comes as demand for the coronavirus vaccines has dropped nationwide.

Graduates and guests must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Health protocols will be in place.

Two-hour event looks at issue from multiple perspectives.

The first Second Gentleman is headed to Memphis, some missing letters mysteriously come to light in a longtime murder case, and brew masters weigh in on the Byhalia Connection pipeline. 

What began as a more general ban of underground pipelines in the city is now a specific ordinance that allows existing underground infrastructure to be grandfathered in. It also allows companies to seek exceptions from the council to the ban.

The Tuesday, May 4, council day includes a possible vote on the nomination of C.J. Davis to be the new police chief. And the council has a proposal to change eviction set-outs 16 years after its last attempt to bring some order to the process.

A budget committee meeting Monday, May 3, drew 12 of the 13 council members together at City Hall for the first time since mid-March of 2020. The in-person meetings continue Tuesday with a full slate of committee meetings before the 3:30 p.m. session of the council. 

Vern Braswell, a former elementary school principal, has been in prison for 16 years after being convicted of killing his wife. New evidence has surfaced that his supporters hope is enough to get him released or a new trial.