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  • Public Safety

    Consent decree hearing ends with ruling to come later

    The consent decree modification trial ended after four days. Judge will enter his decision on the modification request from the city at a later date. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 22, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County reports third largest increase of new COVID-19 cases

    The Health Department reported 210 new cases on Monday continuing a trend of rising numbers and increased concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Omer Yusuf June 22, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Mayors: Return to Phase 1 of ‘Back to Business’ plan can be avoided

    In Whitehaven to launch a mask distribution effort and social media campaign, Mayors Harris and Strickland said the local effort has waned since Memorial Day. Harris says possibly going back to Phase 1 is about more than "raw numbers." Strickland says despite an increase in hospitalizations, a field hospital is a long way from being activated.

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County adds 210 coronavirus cases

    Shelby County has 8,094 coronavirus cases and 164 related deaths, according to the health department. 

    By Elle Perry June 22, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: After another record day of COVID cases, what will a new week bring?

    Shelby County had its highest day ever for new COVID cases on Saturday, with 385, just six days after a previous record 256. There's plenty to sort out, but the trendlines are troubling. What will a new week bring? Plus: Secret shopping at local grocers, Memphis takes Talladega and more. 

    By Chris Herrington June 22, 2020
  • Analysis Shelby County

    Road to new county budget remains rocky and uncertain

    The commission takes up the budget again Monday, June 22, at its regular meeting, a week after voting to use $16.5 million in the county reserves to balance expenditures and revenues. But since then, questions have emerged about the changes the commission made.

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2020
  • Analysis Shelby County

    Shelby County Budget: The email trail

    Internal emails show disagreements between the county administration and some of the countywide elected officials outside the administration of Mayor Lee Harris about budget cuts and other changes to the consolidated county budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. 

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2020
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    Schools, universities adapt to social distance learning

    Southern College of Optometry, Gestalt Community Schools and St. George's Independent School are among the institutions exploring new roads to learning.

    By Christin Yates June 22, 2020
  • Podcast City of Memphis

    Long-term problems drive protests, nonprofit leader says

    On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Sarah Lockridge-Steckel talked about the frustrations that prompted local nonprofits to issue a call for action.

    By Bill Dries June 21, 2020
  • Education

    When schools closed, Bridget Riley’s class found new sources of instruction, inspiration

    East High's collaboration with local artists showed the academic, social and emotional potential of an interactive online class.

    By David Waters June 21, 2020
  • Education

    With applications down, Tennessee colleges nudge Class of 2020 via new social media campaign

    Dozens of colleges and universities joined together last week to announce a monthlong social media campaign called #ItsGoTimeTN.

    By Marta W. Aldrich June 21, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    SCHD reports largest increase of new COVID-19 cases

    With daily COVID-19 numbers continuing their rise throughout the county, the Shelby County Health Department reports their largest increase of new cases.

    By Jared Boyd June 20, 2020
  • Elections

    Ballot Basics: Absentee voting for beginners

    Exploring the possibility of voting absentee for the first time? Here's a guide to what to expect and the new qualification added to the application by court order.

    By Bill Dries June 20, 2020
  • Education

    Saturday school is out as SCS lays out options for 2020-21 calendar

    Instead, Shelby County Schools’ leaders will consider ideas such as adding an extra hour to the school day, shortening holidays and extending the school year. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede June 20, 2020
  • Metro

    Juneteenth throng gathers at U of M, pledges power to equity

    Administrators walked with students, and students walked with city residents in a show of peaceful force that ended with speeches and the crowd kneeling for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

    By Jane Roberts June 19, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Consent decree prevents gang unit from doing its job, head says

    The consent decree hearing in which the city is pushing to update a 42-year-old document continued into its third day Friday with testimony from the head of the Multi-agency Gang Unit. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 20, 2020
  • Health Care

    Economic Recovery Town Hall highlights how Memphis has pivoted in pandemic

    The gains include new collaborations, technology devices for all SCS students and the speed at which the crisis has forced people to adapt.

    By Jane Roberts June 19, 2020
  • Premium Education

    Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation

    Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.

    By Jane Roberts June 20, 2020
  • Metro

    No tuition hikes for public community colleges

    It is the first year without a tuition increase at Tennessee’s 13 community colleges since 1991 and the first at the 27 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology since 2013

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 25, 2020
  • State Government

    Memphis Zoo can serve alcohol despite worries of ‘man-eating’ animals

    The House voted to let the Memphis Zoo serve alcoholic beverages this week, but not without hearing lawmakers raise worries about drunken people falling into cages with “man-eating” animals.

    By Sam Stockard June 19, 2020
  • Education

    Pared-down budget scrubs proposed teacher bonus

    For educators, the retreat marked a disappointing end to a budget process that was so promising in February when Gov. Bill Lee asked the legislature for nearly $650 million in new dollars for K-12 education.

    By Marta W. Aldrich June 19, 2020
  • Business

    Trap Fusion snags emergency cash for COVID-19 comeback

    Restaurants have accounted for 21% of COVID-19 emergency grants for small businesses in economically distressed Memphis neighborhoods. Whitehaven eatery Trap Fusion joined the group on Friday, June 19.

    By Wayne Risher June 19, 2020
  • Metro

    Daily coronavirus count adds 120 cases

    As 120 people were added to the case count, 107 were also deemed to have recovered between yesterday and today.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 19, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Kissing 2020 festivals goodbye; help for Dreamers and renters

    We're talking about Las Delicias, police residency requirements after weeks of protests, a recruiting class to remember and the Orpheum making up a bunch of Broadway shows.

    By Mary Cashiola June 19, 2020
  • State Government

    Legislature approves $39.4B budget early Friday after day of talks

    The Tennessee Legislature broke an impasse Thursday night and was set to pass a $39.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 dealing with a $1 billion shortfall caused by the COVID-19 crisis, wrapping up a short but chaotic session surrounded by protest.

    By Sam Stockard June 20, 2020

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