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  • 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
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission Scorecard: Monterey Estates, reserves and Shelby Farms Park

    The Commission Scorecard looks at three votes by the body on issues that were more complex than the vote totals might reflect, starting with four new homes in Capleville.

    By Bill Dries November 26, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Memphis Restaurant Association seeks answers from Health Department

    Memphis Restaurant Association says the Health Department needs to share its data as it takes action to restrict restaurant business.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 25, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Coronavirus: Eight deaths and 258 new cases reported in Shelby County

    As of 5 p.m. Monday, Nov.23, the Health Department reported that 89% of the area’s acute care hospital beds were occupied.

    By Linda A. Moore November 25, 2020
  • Education

    Tennessee takes overturned school voucher law to state’s highest court

    Metro Nashville and Shelby County challenged the law because it applies only to their communities without giving their local governments or voters a say.

    By Marta W. Aldrich November 25, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Conservancy proposes major renovation to Overton Park golf course

    The Overton Park Conservancy already has raised nearly $2 million for a comprehensive renovation of the historic Overton Park golf course as well as for improvements to its Abe Goodman Clubhouse. 

    By Tom Bailey November 30, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Hospitals fill up, Grizz get down and happy birthday to us

    We’re talking about Tiger basketball’s new season, the U of M’s plans for spring break and all the gratitude we have for you. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 27, 2020
  • Public Safety

    COVID-19 results in changes to Season of Remembrance event

    Season of Remembrance, the annual event to honor homicide victims in Memphis, will go on but events will be socially distanced and virtual because of the pandemic. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 25, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Chancellor Walter Evans to retire after 22 years as a Chancery Court judge

    Judge Evans, a fixture in Shelby County Chancery Court, is retiring from the bench at the end of November. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 24, 2020
  • Elections

    Certified vote count changes no outcomes, reflects 65% Shelby County turnout

    The two closest races on the Nov. 3 ballot got a bit closer but with nearly 80% of the votes cast during early voting, Election Day was a mere 14% of the countywide turnout. 

    By Bill Dries November 24, 2020
  • State Government

    Lee continues to call mask mandate a local responsibility

    Gov. Bill Lee continued to leave mask mandates in the hands of local officials Tuesday, while Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey estimated a late spring to early summer time frame for widespread vaccination availability.

    By Ron Maxey November 24, 2020
  • Metro

    Homeless agencies scrambling to keep staff safe, guests sheltered from COVID-19

    As coronavirus surges, rising toll of infections, deaths push agencies to provide more testing.

    By David Waters November 25, 2020
  • Update Health Care

    Officials give holiday warnings, health directive explanations

    Shelby County Health Department modeling shows more than 500 COVID-19 patients will be hospitalized by Christmas Day.

    By Jane Roberts November 25, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Watch live: Today’s coronavirus task force briefing

    Today, the Shelby County Health Department reported 377 new COVID-19 cases, a figure that gives the area a 10.5% positivity rate for the day. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 24, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County reports more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, 410 hospitalizations

    Memphis-area hospitalizations hit their highest reported number since the pandemic began.

    By Omer Yusuf November 24, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: The ‘soul’ of South Main hits the market; gyms go to mat for ‘essential’ status

    Trying to save Christmas, even without the parades, how high home prices are going, and when the area’s field hospital might open. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 24, 2020
  • Health Care

    Gym folks take on heavy lift of being declared essential

    Grassroots group says good that comes of exercising ought to protect gyms as part of solution in fight against COVID.

    By Jane Roberts November 24, 2020
  • Metro

    Opinion: Friday afternoon is no time to adjust rules for handling a pandemic

    The Health Department chose to wait until past the last business hour of the last day of the week, throw the new rules out there, then pack up their briefcases for the weekend.

    By Clay Bailey November 24, 2020
  • Elections

    Alexander to Trump: ‘People remember the last thing you do’

    The Monday, Nov. 23 appeal to Trump is Alexander’s second in four days and came hours before the Trump administration signaled it will begin work on the transition with President-elect Joe Biden and his team.

    By Bill Dries November 23, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Big holiday parades off the table for Memphis – and you know why

    Concerns about the spread of the coronavirus forced organizers to cancel the Whitehaven Christmas Parade and the Memphis Holiday Parade.

    By Linda A. Moore November 24, 2020

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