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  • Health Care

    Huge Hickory Hill party draws Health Dept. investigation

    Curtis Givens did not respond to phone calls to his business, CGI Entertainment, or to requests to speak on his Facebook account about the party.

    By Jane Roberts December 01, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx kicks into high gear as peak season arrives

    FedEx was expected to handle about 26 million shipments on Cyber Monday, Nov. 30, and more than 24 million shipments a day on Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. 

    By Wayne Risher November 30, 2020
  • State Government

    DeBerry to be adviser to governor

    The veteran state legislator will have an office on Capitol Hill in Nashville as part of the governor’s cabinet.

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2020
  • Update Health Care

    Hospitals suspending elective surgeries

    On Monday, Nov. 30, Methodist had a record 219 COVID in-patients, up from 183 on Thanksgiving Day. 

    By Jane Roberts November 30, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Nearly 450 hospitalized, and higher number expected for holidays

    Shelby County Health Department modeling predicts that more than 500 COVID-19 patients will be hospitalized in the area by Christmas Day.

    By Elle Perry November 30, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Cyber Monday, snow! and Tom Lee funding takes pandemic hit

    It’s Cyber Monday and we’re talking about the Tigers' performance, what happens when COVID comes to your house and fall getting frozen.

    By Mary Cashiola November 30, 2020
  • Premium Food

    COVID can be anywhere — even in your house, so be careful

    COVID creeped into my house and no one knew; it could happen to you, too. Tiny greenhouses make outdoor dining toasty for the winter at Beauty Shop; a look at what’s coming this week.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 30, 2020
  • Real Estate

    COVID takes bite out of Downtown tourism fund

    Four months of the COVID-19 pandemic carved $4.2 million out of annual income from the Downtown Memphis Tourism Development Zone. 

    By Wayne Risher November 30, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County reports 607 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 607 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Nov. 29.

    By Michael Waddell November 29, 2020
  • Elections

    Mutual Respect: Commissioners Sawyer and Wright rise above political quarrels

    They seldom agree, just like a couple of United States Supreme Court justices you might remember. But Shelby County commissioners Tami Sawyer and Mick Wright share a healthy respect for one another.

    By Don Wade November 29, 2020
  • Premium Elections

    A house divided: Political split often falls along city/rural lines

    Political and cultural division in Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the country, is real. But as polarized as Americans might be, it has been worse and it can get better.

    By Don Wade November 29, 2020
  • Financial Services

    Unemployment recipients may be surprised come April 15

    Hundreds of thousands of Americans received unemployment benefits when the pandemic shut down businesses, as well as the additional $600 per week stimulus under the CARES Act.

    By Christin Yates November 29, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis pastor recommitted to Frayser following shooting incident

    While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge

    From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

    The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered. 

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County

    A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.

    By Yolanda Jones December 02, 2020
  • Education

    Tennessee is supposed to track COVID in schools, but privacy and reporting make it tough

    Tennessee’s online database to inform students and parents about the prevalence of COVID-19 cases on school campuses gives an incomplete picture because of privacy concerns and limited reporting by districts.

    By Jacinthia Jones, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee November 27, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: Seven new deaths, more than 350 new cases reported

    In Shelby County, 361,799 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.

    By Elle Perry November 27, 2020
  • Food

    Street Food: MemPops turns classic fall flavors into frozen treats

    MemPops has put your favorite fall flavors on a stick, everything from caramel apples to pumpkin to cranberries.

    By Chris Herrington November 27, 2020
  • Metro

    Should ex-Klansman’s name remain on Memphis’ federal building?

    For 50 years the name of the late congressman and one-time Klansman Clifford Davis has clung to the federal building in Downtown Memphis. His family says it’s time to take his name down.

    By Marc Perrusquia, Christopher Fulton November 27, 2020
  • Metro

    MemFeast 2020 is different in execution but not in spirit

    MemFeast, an annual event Thanksgiving meal and care package giveaway, was a little different this year because of COVID-19. Still, hundreds were fed.

    By Yolanda Jones November 26, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    ‘Chronic COVID’ inspires new follow-up clinic

    COVID-19 isn’t just putting people in hospitals and claiming lives. Increasingly, evidence shows those who have had it are at risk for lingering, life-altering symptoms. That’s why UTHSC and Regional One Health have partnered on the COVID Follow-up Clinic. 

    By Don Wade November 30, 2020
  • Food

    Restaurateurs seek data and dialogue from Health Department

    The Memphis Restaurant Association wants to know why the Health Department rules continue to change for restaurants, and calls for better communication from health officials.

    By Jennifer Biggs, Jane Roberts, Bill Dries November 27, 2020
  • Health Care

    Houses quieter but medical families will be giving thanks

    Health officials have been giving safety advice to the public for months. Local health care leaders told us how they plan to celebrate Thanksgiving.

    By Jane Roberts November 27, 2020
  • South Memphis

    New YMCA planned for Whitehaven

    The new state-of-the-art YMCA bolsters the Y’s ongoing commitment to Whitehaven.

    By Linda A. Moore November 26, 2020

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