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  • Metro

    State outlines theft, waste in Shelby County vaccine program; FBI alerted

    State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says lax management is apparent across Shelby County Health Department.

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2021
  • Business

    Search for next DMC president taking extra time

    The Downtown Memphis Commission board may meet in a special called meeting over the next few weeks to consider the search committee’s selection.

    By Tom Bailey February 26, 2021
  • Metro

    Social media’s atwitter after MLGW lifts boil advisory

    Looks like lots of Memphians were eager to go with the flow, sipping, showering and washing clothes as water levels returned to normal. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 26, 2021
  • Metro

    Let taps run, throw out ice, Health Department says

    Let faucets run one at a time, starting on the highest floor first.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 26, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Director hits ‘Prime’ time and Memphis water has never tasted better

    A principal sues over cancel culture and free speech, we’re finding Dory and some of us may have boiler’s remorse. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Journalist sues city for MPD bodycam footage

    Lawsuit claims city “improperly denied” reporter access to decisive bodycam recordings

    By David Waters February 26, 2021
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    From Chicago with love: LeMoyne-Owen College gets truck load of supplies from friends to the north

    Donors send food and water to LeMoyne-Owen College after freezing temperatures and water system issues in the city.

    By Linda A. Moore February 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council grants program offers preview of a tight budget season

    One City Council member wanted to lock in $2.6 million for the community grants after the amount took a cut in the current city budget because of the pandemic’s impact. But another proposed doing away with the grants and sending the money to the city’s bus system. 

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2021
  • Education

    Suspended SCS principal is suing district on free-speech grounds

    Principal Barton Thorne called it “shocking and disappointing” to be removed for speaking to students about the First Amendment.

    By Linda A. Moore February 25, 2021
  • Metro

    U of M Hooks Institute hosting civil rights lecture March 9

    Lecture will be streamed on institute’s Facebook page.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 25, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Carlisle makes first call for firing of Haushalter in vaccine ‘fiasco’

    The council can’t fire Shelby County Health Director Alisa Haushalter, but council member Chase Carlisle will propose the resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting. There could be more calls Friday, when Haushalter and County Mayor Lee Harris speak at a special meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    MLGW lifts water boil advisory, effective immediately

    The city’s boil advisory is being lifted immediately, according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division President and CEO J.T. Young. 

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2021
  • Metro

    Watch LIVE: MLGW’s Thursday water update

    Effective immediately, Memphis Light, Gas & Water has lifted the area’s boil water advisory. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 25, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Transition complete; city in charge of vaccination

    City Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen is in charge of accountability for the city. Deputy of accountability is Fire Department Director Gina Sweat.

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2021
  • Metro

    Coronavirus: New cases climb back above 200

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 220 new coronavirus cases and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday.

    By Allyson Brown February 25, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 25, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Kroger has limited supply of vaccine

    Kroger did not provide list of stores with vaccine.

    By Jane Roberts February 25, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: What’s on tap for Memphis water; plus, the end of a century of barbecue?

    Malco is looking to mini-golf, K.T.G. has squares to spare and the area’s last Leonard’s is for sale. 

    By Mary Cashiola February 25, 2021
  • Business

    LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs

    LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.

    By Linda A. Moore February 25, 2021
  • Education

    SCS teachers get vaccinated before return to in-person classes

    Shelby County Schools teachers received vaccines beginning Wednesday, just days before their students return to classrooms March 1. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 24, 2021
  • Premium Business

    AutoZone to offer bonuses for vaccinated employees

    AutoZone will pay its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

    By Blake Fontenay February 24, 2021
  • Premium Real Estate

    Dumpster ire: Landlord cuts tree, installs garbage bin at front sidewalk

    The new owner of an apartment building near the Highland Strip applied for a variance allowing a dumpster to be placed near Walker Avenue. The retroactive request will require the owner to make significant changes for approval amid significant opposition. 

    By Tom Bailey February 24, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Request to end water boil advisory could come Thursday

    The advisory could be lifted in stages for parts of the MLGW area, which is most of Shelby County with the exception of Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville and Millington. Even when it is lifted MLGW president and CEO J.T. Young said the utility will still be asking households and businesses to continue conserving water for some period after the full restoration.

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2021
  • Metro

    Watch LIVE: MLGW gives water update

    The patient hasn’t been discharged yet, but is about to be, says Memphis Light, Gas & Water president and CEO J.T. Young. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 24, 2021
  • Health Care

    State restrictions for visiting long-term care facilities end Feb. 28

    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services visitation guidance provides reasonable ways to safely facilitate in-person visits.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 24, 2021

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