“COVID-19 is still a very much present danger to the people of Shelby County and can be found in virtually all parts of Shelby County,” said Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat.

In total, Shelby County’s reported coronavirus is now 33,481 cases, including 31,175 recoveries, 1,769 active cases and 537 deaths.

August 9 was the last time Shelby County reported new coronavirus cases in the 300-range; on that day it was 337.

St. Jude was the first hospital in West Tennessee to receive the distinction.

Rhodes’ alums are backing Amy Coney Barrett, we’ve got a new health directive, New Asia is newly reopened and the U of M is looking to end a 13-game losing streak. 

A $5.8 million contract for a new voting system in Shelby County failed Monday, Oct. 12, in a 6-5 vote by the Shelby County Commission.

The Shelby County Health Department issued a new health directive Monday, Oct. 12, that addresses evictions as well as the opening and closing of K-12 schools.

Shelby County commissioners voted down an ordinance that would have required the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to decertify deputies who use excessive force and to keep a record of officers who are fired or resign because of an excessive-force complaint. 

The opening of hearings on the U.S. Supreme Court nominee included Democrats criticizing the timing of the nomination. Blackburn responded by calling the attacks on the process and Barrett as “paternalistic” and “disrespectful.”

Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 33,134 cases, including 31,081 recoveries, 1,516 active cases and 537 deaths.

This morning we’re seeing dense fog, house lust, a new day school for student athletes and how quickly things can change. Plus, South Main’s food hall is in trouble again. 

The pandemic, combined with low interest rates, may be fueling home sales. At least among those who have job security.

Local Salvation Army leaders brace for contributions to drop this year. But donors can still give dollars at kettle901.org or adopt an angel at angeltreememphis.org.

The Monday County Commission agenda also includes a return to a $5.8 million contract to buy a new voting system for Shelby County and a moratorium on delinquent tax sales on property in South Memphis.

The daily positivity rate Sunday was less than 3%.

Few House races statewide are expected to see turnover in the Nov. 3 election, but Shelby County has a handful of seats that could shift.

Girls on the Run finished out the spring semester online, but only about 60% of the girls showed up on Zoom team meetings.

From Sept. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 10, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 134 new coronavirus cases and 3,058 test results each day, yielding a 4.4% positivity rate.

Shelby County’s 146 new coronavirus cases came from 2,774 test results, yielding a 5.3% positivity rate. Test results are not reflective of the previous 24-hour period and include tests over multiple days.

The Excel Center opened as a charter school but is now a contract school with Shelby County Schools.

Memphis City Council member Jeff Warren on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast says there could still be an agreement on the next step in the MLGW-TVA issue. He also warns that the Tennessee Legislature could close the door on a possible MLGW exit from TVA if there isn’t a shorter timeline.

Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth congregation is moving, leaving behind its “Brutalist” synagogue but not its sacred Torahs or special memories.

House Minority Leader Karen Camper has been named one of the 100 most influential African Americans by African Leadership magazine.

State Rep. Mark White has been appointed to a four-year term on the national board that oversees student assessments, determining testing content and achievement levels for student performance.