The U of M hires a new basketball coach while Penny Hardaway looks to retain his players. We’re also talking about Germantown’s bid to take over three schools and a shortened summer break. 

The addition of virtual learning to in-person classroom instruction complicates Shelby County Schools teachers’ jobs.

The bill, which had already passed the Senate, passed the House 64-29 Monday. Some Republicans defected to vote against the measure, whose opponents include influential law enforcement entities.

They are accused of protesting outside Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich’s East Memphis home. About 40 demonstrators gathered July 4 and called for Weirich to be fired and for the release of jail detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

After five days of more than 100 new cases daily, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 100 new cases on Monday.

The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.

Memphis’ mission, if it chose to accept it, was never going to be simple. Plus, Tigers end the season as NIT champs, the city hosts U.S. team trials for climbing and you can hop with the kangaroos. 

Better weather and a relentless barrage of complaints about garbage piling up seem to have been the breaking point in the city’s relationship with Waste Pro USA. The chairman of the City Council said it felt like the private waste company was “stringing us along.” 

Memphis Police Department say interstate shootings are increasing and road rage is at the center of many of the incidents. And a permitless carry law could make the situation worse, officials fear. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 119 new coronavirus cases and six additional COVID-related deaths on Sunday.

The idea that the vaccine was rushed to the finish line is the largest factor in potentially keeping people away except for the 42.3% under 35 who said they trust no vaccine.

Resource Redistribution Ministry has helped limit waste by stocking food pantries the past five years. The last couple years the ministry has distributed more than $1.7 million worth of food that would otherwise go to waste.

Where the Shelby County Health Department failed, the City of Memphis is so far succeeding as the authority over the local COVID-19 vaccination process. It’s a combination of leadership, an effective command system that touches all levels of the operation and a resolve to be accountable. 

The surge in vaccines administered means about 21.2% of Shelby County residents have received at least one shot. That exceeds the overall state population (20.8%), a notable change from the when the county initially lagged behind Tennessee.

At least 195,985 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 91,328 people have received two vaccine doses. A total of 287,313 doses have been administered in Shelby County.

The Memphis Zoo now has red kangaroos in its KangaZoo. The exhibit is open until Oct. 31.

Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning across the entire Mid-South area.

Efforts are afoot to remove or ease a Tennessee requirement that child support payments be current in order to vote. 

Property appraisal expert discusses how the proposal to move to reappraisals every two years instead of every four years would set a precedent for other major cities.

Nearly $60 million in development projects are at various stages of completion in Frayser addressing neighborhood issues such as early childhood education, recreational activities and affordable housing.

The County Commission Scorecard looks at two pipeline-related resolutions voted down by the commission. One could return for reconsideration. The other could change the specific route of the pipeline through southwest Memphis.

Today’s 119 cases come from 2,968 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4%.

The bill in the Tennessee General Assembly seeks to allow the open carrying of handguns in the state.

First and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna are available; Johnson and Johnson is also available.