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  • Public Safety

    Memphis police director consults with FBI after officer charged in slaying

    Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said the investigation is ongoing in the case of a MPD officer charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting a man while on-duty. Rallings has asked the FBI to consult on the case. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 12, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Early shot-takers praise compassion, can-do efficiency at Pipkin

    The Health Department is making notes for rolling out mass COVID-19 vaccinations in other neighborhoods.

    By Jane Roberts January 12, 2021
  • State Government

    Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in D.C. riot

    Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being charged with one felony count of the federal version of trespassing and one felony count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

    By The Associated Press January 14, 2021
  • State Government

    Tennessee lawmakers return for 2021 session

    Tennessee’s legislative session is likely to stretch for several months, with a special session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee on tap starting Jan. 19 to address education challenges that have popped up amid the virus outbreak.

    By The Associated Press January 12, 2021
  • Metro

    Surrounding Tennessee counties out of vaccine as Shelby resumes

    While Shelby County is resuming distribution of its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, surrounding Tennessee counties are out. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 12, 2021
  • Update Coronavirus

    Health Department: Pandemic plateauing after holiday surge

    While cases and hospitalizations remain higher than the benchmarks set by local health officials, the pandemic is plateauing following the Christmas and New Year’s surge, Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.

    By Omer Yusuf January 12, 2021
  • Education

    Former U of M president, Thomas G. Carpenter, has died

    Thomas G. Carpenter, the 11th president of the university, also was the founding president of the University of North Florida.

    By Linda A. Moore January 12, 2021
  • Arts & Culture

    Civil Rights Museum to hold virtual ‘King Day’

    Memphis musicians Garry Goin, TykeT, Karen Brown and Adajyo will perform. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 12, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Watch the Jan. 12 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

    The Shelby County Health Department reported 508 new coronavirus cases and 10 new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 12, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus: More than 500 new cases, 10 new deaths reported

    As the Health Department resumes vaccinations, it reported just over 500 new coronavirus cases. 

    By Elle Perry January 12, 2021
  • Education

    Shelby County Schools considers how to spend next round of coronavirus relief money

    District officials said they expect money they will get from the latest federal relief package could be about four times higher than last time, or about $190 million. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede January 12, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    Federal government asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose

    The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff January 12, 2021
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: To all the cooks in the kitchen; plus, a possible motive for murder

    Could one of Memphis’ historic districts be under fire? We’ve also got our next round of coronavirus vaccinations beginning, hearty takeout, and a new club for golfers. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 12, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Commission balks at $300,000 transfer for legal bills in wrongful death suit

    Shelby County commissioners will meet in special session next week to vote on a transfer of $300,000 from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office budget to the county attorney’s office.

    By Bill Dries January 11, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Last of county police reform measures delayed again

    A proposal by Commissioner Tami Sawyer to require County Commission approval for any sheriff to acquire surplus federal military equipment was postponed.

    By Bill Dries January 11, 2021
  • Shelby County

    County Commission approves $2.5M restaurant, hospitality workers relief fund

    Republican commissioners said their “no” votes were because of concerns about the use of county reserves to create the $2.5 million fund. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is asking Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to reimburse the county funding with state money.

    By Bill Dries January 11, 2021
  • Metro

    Nashville man charged in connection with Capitol riot

    A man from Nashville was charged Sunday for being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors said.

    By The Associated Press January 11, 2021
  • Education

    Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations

    State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders. 

    By Abigail Warren January 11, 2021
  • Update Health Care

    Pipkin Building set up to vaccinate 80-100 per hour

    Through January, the Shelby County Health Department will be vaccinating in a drive-thru line at the Pipkin Building. 

    By Jane Roberts January 12, 2021
  • Metro

    Portions of Memphis get dusting of snow

    It wasn’t much of a snow but it beautified the January landscape for a few hours as it fluttered across Shelby County and neighboring sections early Monday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 11, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland says Downtown parking profits can’t be used for council grants

    But the mayor says he is willing to work with the City Council and says the conflicting wording in two resolutions the council approved last month could “work together” to get more funding to public transportation, mobility and parking projects.

    By Bill Dries January 11, 2021
  • Health Care

    What a vision: Eye institute receives $300,000 grant

    “It will give us the fuel to move our vision research forward,” said the director of the Hamilton Eye Institute. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 11, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Envy may have led to slaying for which MPD officer is accused, family says

    Jealousy might have been the motive in a slaying for which Memphis Police officer Patric Ferguson is accused, according to the brother of the victim. 

    By Yolanda Jones May 09, 2024
  • Update Metro

    Health Dept. will announce when more COVID-19 vaccine appointments available

    All slots for January are currently filled.

    By Elle Perry January 13, 2021
  • Education

    Tennessee again delays hiring school turnaround superintendent

    Victoria Robinson, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Education, said the job won’t be filled “at this time due to budget and other uncertainties.”

    By Marta W. Aldrich January 11, 2021

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