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  • Elections

    DeBerry to run as independent after Legislature opens door

    State Rep. John DeBerry will run as an independent in the November election after the General Assembly passed legislation sidestepping a decision by the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee to remove him from the ballot.

    By Sam Stockard June 16, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Public health experts reiterate importance of wearing a mask

    Over the past week, now much younger people in their 20s and 30s are being hospitalized, according to officials. 

    By Omer Yusuf June 16, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Drive-thru coronavirus testing coming to several sites this week

    The sites include locations in Whitehaven, Binghampton, South Memphis, Hickory Hill and Orange Mound.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 16, 2020
  • Metro

    Le Bonheur named to Best Children’s Hospital list 10th time

    The nationally known hospital was recognized for 8 specialty areas.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 16, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by nearly 200

    More than 100,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County. 

    By Elle Perry June 16, 2020
  • Education

    State urges districts to buckle up for school bus issues

    Tennessee Department of Education has also warned districts to plan for driver shortages. On social media, some drivers have suggested that returning to their bus jobs may not be worth the hassle.

    By Marta W. Aldrich June 16, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Phase 3 businesses get pushed back; masks are on the menu at one eatery

    It's Tuesday, June 16, and things are heating up between the County Commission and the Shelby County mayor; we've got new details about the future Overton Square hotel; and some area students are getting new laptops. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 16, 2020
  • Health Care

    Pandemic disrupts vaccination schedules; 700 need shots in Frayser alone

    UTHSC and Le Bonheur are setting up a free shot clinic in Frayser to help catch children up on vaccines before school.

    By Jane Roberts June 16, 2020
  • State Government

    House budget makes state ‘structurally’ sound in two years

    The House finance committee approved a $39.4 billion budget plan for fiscal 2021 Monday night that leaders said would make the state “structurally” sound in two years instead of three.

    By Sam Stockard June 15, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County Commission appears to balance budget with $16.5 million use of reserves

    The six-hour special meeting Monday sets the stage for a final budget vote in a week. But there are questions about the dollar figures approved by the Commission and how much red ink there is to be dealt with after the moves. Two social media posts during the meeting by County Mayor Lee Harris also complained that there would be layoffs and cutbacks in critical county programs.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Police reforms on City Council agenda Tuesday

    The Memphis City Council has three resolutions on its Tuesday, June 16, agenda dealing with law enforcement.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2020
  • Education

    Memphis students to get laptops and tablets starting in August

    The school board voted 8-1 at a special meeting Monday to approve $11 million toward a four-year lease for laptops and tablets from Microsoft and Hewlett Packard.

    By Laura Faith Kebede June 15, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Protests target restaurants, courts on 20th day

    Protests targeted the Flight Restaurant Group, juvenile court Monday in 20th day of demonstrations. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 16, 2020
  • State Government

    House panel passes legislation recognizing Juneteenth that may die in Senate

    The House finance committee passed a bill Monday creating the observance of Juneteenth in Tennessee to recognize the freedom of the slaves in Texas 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. But it appears to be going nowhere in the Senate, like many other House measures.

    By Sam Stockard June 15, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Drive-thru coronavirus testing headed to Arlington

    Results are expected within 48 hours; Kroger Health expects to administer 250 tests per day.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 15, 2020
  • Public Safety

    More than 100 nonprofits say city is ‘set up’ for oppression

    The open letter issued Monday calls for police reforms and anti-poverty initiatives. It also accuses Memphis Police of an "egregious" response to peaceful protest in the city. The black-led coalition includes a diverse group of many of the city's nonprofits, from community development corporations to arts groups to housing initiative leaders as well as social justice groups.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County records highest coronavirus case total

    The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 256 new cases Monday, surpassing the previous single-day increases on June 9, with 192 new cases and June 2, with 190 new cases.

    By Omer Yusuf June 15, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County not moving to Phase 3 as cases, hospitalizations rise

    Shelby County will not move to the third phase of reopening in the COVID-19 pandemic right now.

    By Abigail Warren, Bill Dries June 15, 2020
  • State Government

    House questions reserve fund status as budget talks begin

    As the House digs into a proposed $39.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021, lawmakers are coming to grips with the idea of building up reserves while cutting programs such as education in the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Sam Stockard June 15, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Supreme Court rules LGBT people protected from job discrimination

    The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff June 15, 2020
  • Education

    Southwest announcing plans to reopen 2 campuses July 8

    Union and Macon Cove campuses will open for classes that require hands-on learning. Lecture-based courses will still be online for summer session.

    By Jane Roberts June 15, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by more than 250

    That’s a 33% increase from the previous highest single-day increase. 

    By Elle Perry June 16, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Three extra weeks of school; plus, are restaurants ready for Phase 3?

    It's Monday, June 15, and we've got our eyes on a possible move to Phase 3, how local athletes are getting together to practice in secret and take a stand for racial justice, and changes to the PPP program. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 15, 2020
  • Food News

    We visited 50 restaurants to see who’s following the rules

    On 50 restaurant visits, we spotted 51 violations, the majority having to do with employees not wearing masks or wearing them improperly.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 15, 2020
  • Education

    SCS considers adding 15 days to school year to help students catch up

    The district plans to present a proposal to the school board on Tuesday, and estimates a longer school year would cost between $25 million and $30 million. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede June 15, 2020

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