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    Secretary of State warns of bogus business mailer

    The mailer and organization are not affiliated with or authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office in any way. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 11, 2020
  • Education

    U of M pours $1.1B in local economy; R1 status would add $100 million more

    Research funding at the University of Memphis is up 70% in the last year. 

    By Jane Roberts June 11, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County Health Dept. gives details on Phase 3

    Shelby County Health Dept. director Alisa Haushalter opened Thursday’s briefing with some thoughts on Phase 3.

    By Bill Dries,  The Daily Memphian Staff June 11, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Agency may increase grants for South City businesses because of pandemic

    The Downtown Memphis Commission staff recommends that grants for exterior improvements to South City businesses start covering 90% of the costs instead of 75%.

    By Tom Bailey June 11, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Playing for peace, protecting our food and learning the city’s secrets

    It's Thursday, June 11, and we've seen a recent spike in coronavirus cases, the Liberty Bowl is just about perfect (if you can get a ticket) and a new movie about the 901 FC's Tim Howard is in the works. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 11, 2020
  • Health Care

    Businesses may soon get grade for how well they comply with face masks

    Graduate students in public health will begin tabulations and surveys next week. The grading would be an extension of “knowing where we are and where we want to get to,” according to Dr. Manoj Jain.

    By Jane Roberts June 11, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Downtown block party seeks to defund police, bring ‘black joy’

    Local organizers held a "Defund the Police" block party downtown Wednesday evening as part of a national movement that is gaining traction. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 11, 2020
  • Elections

    Chancellor refuses to back off universal absentee ballots

    A Davidson County chancellor is allowing an appeal but refusing to lift an order requiring the state to offer absentee ballots to all voters worried about catching COVID-19 at August and November elections.

    By Sam Stockard June 10, 2020
  • Metro

    Health department resumes free mask distribution

    The EPA and Tennessee Department of Health have certified the safety of these masks. 

    By Jane Roberts June 16, 2020
  • Arlington

    Kustoff admits two congressional wrongs in providing COVID-19 relief

    Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Gibbons says violent protests shouldn’t distract pursuit of police misconduct

    Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission president also talked about calls to defund police departments, the difficulty in prosecuting police officers and the new requirement for police to intervene when another officer is abusing his or her power.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor refuses to take stand on Forrest but encourages ‘dialogue’

    Despite civil strife, Gov. Bill Lee refuses to say whether the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust should be removed from the State Capitol or the day of recognition for the Confederate general should be eliminated.

    By Sam Stockard June 10, 2020
  • State Government

    Lee prepares to resume limited nursing-home visitation

    Testing for COVID-19 of every nursing home and long-term care facility in the state will be completed by the end of the week, Gov. Bill Lee said.

    By Sam Stockard June 11, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland: MPD funding should not be cut

    The Memphis City Council is considering four proposals in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody and calls for law enforcement reform nationally since Floyd’s death.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2020
  • Update Transportation & Logistics

    Union presses for Congress to protect food supplies, workers

    Kroger and Prairie Farms targeted by Teamsters rallies seeking congressional action to protect America’s food supply chain and its workforce.

    By Wayne Risher June 10, 2020
  • State Government

    Senate allows Forrest Day observance to continue but lets governor wash his hands

    Tennessee will observe Nathan Bedford Forrest Day on July 13, but the governor won’t have to sign a proclamation recognizing the observance under legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday.

    By Sam Stockard June 10, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County coronavirus cases continue to rise as testing levels off

    Following an increase in new cases over the past two weeks, the Shelby County Health Department announced Monday plans to delay a move into Phase 3 until at least June 15.

    By Omer Yusuf June 10, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by 101, deaths by 3

    More than 90,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.

    By Elle Perry June 10, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    U of M hosting drive-thru coronavirus testing again

    Test results are expected within about 48 hours. Kroger Health expects to administer 250 tests daily.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 10, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Coronavirus high pushes mask proposal; who’s behind recent protests?

    It's Wednesday, June 10, and we've got a new park view, perspective on Penny Hardaway's stand, and plans for police reform. 

    By Mary Cashiola June 10, 2020
  • Public Safety

    George Floyd protests feature familiar faces, newcomers to movement

    The people involved in the George Floyd protests and activism in Memphis speak up. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 10, 2020
  • Shelby County

    County Commission Scorecard: Sheriff’s Office defunding and health insurance turmoil

    We start an ongoing scorecard of Shelby County Commission votes with a pair of budget season amendments and the latest incursion into a seven-year controversy about who gets the health insurance contract for 5,000 county employees.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Introduction of police reforms encounters little resistance

    The first reception to the council resolutions presented Tuesday comes with a record of past resistance that indicates it probably won't be as easy as a council vote. The resolutions are advisory.

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2020
  • State Government

    House Health panel pushes abortion bill to passage

    The House Health Committee pushed an abortion bill to passage Tuesday with limited understanding of an amendment placed on the legislation.

    By Sam Stockard June 10, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City Council concerned about rise in COVID cases, could call early vote on mask requirement

    Council members expressed alarm at the rise in the daily COVID-19 case count locally and are prepared to call a special meeting Friday to enact a mask requirement in public places within Memphis. 

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2020

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