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Metro
The Memphis Area Transit Authority is developing a fare collection system that combines the city bus system with other transportation options including ride services, van pools, medical transportation and “micro-transit.” -
Education
Storm forecast shifts SCS technology distributions into the weekend
As storms approach the city, SCS has rescheduled student device distributions for Saturday and Sunday, officials said.
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State Government
Nashville state representative blasts special session after testing positive for COVID-19
State Rep. Bill Beck said Thursday, Aug. 27, he tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks after attending a legislative special session and criticized state leaders for holding the three-day event.
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Education
University of Memphis workers knock safety efforts on campus
University of Memphis campus workers said Thursday they don't feel safe on campus and criticized the administration for planning to bring all students back to campus Sept. 17.
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Food
Lucky Cat Ramen closes
Before moving to its larger Broad Avenue location in January 2019, Lucky Cat was previously located on Cooper Street.
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City of Memphis
TVA board chair says Lyash stays as board announces 2.5% reduction in cost
President Donald Trump called earlier this month for changes at the top of TVA including Lyash. But after Thursday's board meeting in Knoxville, new board chairman John Ryder of Memphis said there are no plans to oust Lyash.
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Metro
Cases among student-athletes will be investigated like others, health officials say
Team members and coaches have the highest risk, said David Sweat, deputy director of the local health department.
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Coronavirus Watch the Aug. 27 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Education
Tennessee extends grant for free child care for essential workers
The state will pay day care centers to care for small children and supervise school-age children of essential workers who are employees at airports, medical facilities, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, government agencies and construction companies.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: New cases almost double from yesterday but stay under 300
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Metro
Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
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City of Memphis
City puts $3.5 million toward MLGW fund to slow chain reaction
Thousands of people began to contact MLGW Friday and Monday to work out payment plans, overwhelming the utility's phone bank and creating long lines outside branch offices.
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Public Safety
Memphis municipal courts shut down over coronavirus concerns
Memphis municipal courts announced Thursday the suspension of all in-person court cases because of COVID-19 concerns. Officials cited the high volume of people coming to the Walter Bailey Criminal Justice Center at 201 Poplar.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: Collierville, the census and restaurants’ Bread & Butter
We're talking about a mixed-use project that could be "as seen on TV," Kanye West on the ballot in Tennessee and how theaters are taking their cues from the coronavirus.
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Premium State Government
Shelby County in danger of dropping House seat after Census
One of Shelby County’s 14 state House seats could disappear because of a dwindling population and low participation in the 2020 Census, putting Democrats in jeopardy of losing ground.
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Shelby County
County Commission Scorecard: Defender’s office do-over, firefighters hired
The latest edition of our scorecard looks at several moves in the hiring freeze and what the rejection of a convenience store on East Holmes Road could mean for similar businesses in the rest of the county.
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Health Care
Doctors scratch heads over CDC guidance for less testing
New CDC guidance says that people who come in close contact with a positive case may not need to be tested.
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Public Safety
Mistaken-identity shooting sparks protest
Protesters gathered at a gas station in South Memphis to draw attention to the shooting a day earlier of a 17-year-old by the U.S. Marshals task force in a case of mistaken identity.
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Elections
Kanye West petition for state’s presidential ballot includes familiar Memphis names
West qualified for the Tennessee presidential ballot this week with two members of the Ford family among those who signed from Memphis. The effort also included signatures from the Nashville and Clarksville areas.
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Metro
Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rainfall, flooding chances to Memphis area
The National Weather Service - Memphis has forecast the Memphis area to receive 2-3 inches of rainfall through Saturday afternoon.
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State Government
Black Caucus wants McNally explanation for posting anti-Black Lives Matter meme
The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is demanding an explanation from Lt. Gov. Randy McNally for posting a Facebook meme threatening “vigilante-type justice” against Black Lives Matter and Antifa.
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Coronavirus
Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 100
The total number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals was 250, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Elections
Chancellor again orders state to change absentee ballot applications
A Davidson County chancellor ordered the Secretary of State’s Office to modify its absentee ballot application to reflect the changing position it argued before the Supreme Court in early August.
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The Early Word
The Early Word: Dog Days bring possible layoffs, COVID lessons & ‘Wild’ Wahlburgers
It's Wednesday, Aug. 26, and we're talking about MLGW's long, long lines, some of our fan favorites from the Tigers and how moms, well, moms talk.
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Business
Carte blanche? 6-foot rule loosened for riding golf carts
Golfers may have to stand six feet apart to pay their greens fee, but sitting side-by-side in riding golf carts has become easier.
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