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Metro
Any demolition permit for a church on Summer Avenue that is 50 years old or older would have to get Memphis City Council approval for the next six months. -
Metro
U of M adult literacy project receives $1.4 million grant
Web-based program can be used by adults anyway in the nation.
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The Early Word
A veto on your veto, the city of the future, and how schools will handle outbreaks
It's Wednesday, Aug. 19, and The Walk is redefining mixed-use, the Memphis City Council isn't backing down, and our coronavirus reproductive rate has dropped below one.
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Education
No provisions in place to alert general public to COVID-19 cases in schools
The Shelby County Health Department is not tracking the number of COVID-19 cases in the schools nor is it requiring schools to report cases.
Related: Like Shelby County, COVID-19 reporting among schools statewide is random
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Premium Public Safety
Activist claims MPD placed camera outside family’s house
Union and community activist Antonio Cathey alleges the Memphis Police Department is spying on him after he discovered a camera outside his grandmother’s house.
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City of Memphis
Next step in MLGW-TVA relationship is probably request for proposals
The MLGW board meets Wednesday and is likely to get a recommendation from its CEO to find a firm to field price quotes and other specific options toward either staying with TVA or what life after TVA looks like.
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Education
Like Shelby County, COVID-19 reporting among schools statewide is random
School districts throughout the state are taking different approaches to reporting COVID-19 cases. Some are prepared to notify parents and the public about outbreaks, while others are only notifying the parents of children who may have come into contact with a positive case.
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Elections
Akbari joins ‘rising stars’ to back Biden in DNC keynote
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari concentrated on women’s issues in her portion of the keynote address backing Joe Biden in a virtual Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, Aug. 18.
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Public Safety
First Memphis police officer dies of COVID-19 complications
Memphis police officer Bobby Montgomery worked for MPD for 17 years and was remembered as a "gentle giant" who loved the community and being an officer. He died Sunday, Aug. 16 of complications from COVID-19.
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State Government
Fulmer: Vols could play at Neyland with 25% capacity
When Southeastern Conference teams begin playing a 10-game conference-only schedule Sept. 26, the University of Tennessee Volunteers could play football in Neyland Stadium this season with only 25,000 fans.
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Metro FedEx sets pay premium for Memphis hub
FedEx said a premium pay program is coming to the Memphis and Indianapolis hubs as it gears up for peak season.
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City of Memphis
Mayor vetoes, council overrides on residency question
The veto and override came on a full day of council discussion and debate about police reform in general, including a vote on a resolution opposing the presence of the federal Operation LeGend in the city and U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant's meeting with the council.
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City of Memphis
City Council rejects Graceland plan for Graves Elementary
The Memphis City Council voted down plans Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a manufacturing facility and vocational school at the old Graves Elementary School site in Whitehaven. The project was the latest stage of an expansion of Graceland's presence in Whitehaven that includes a hotel-resort and an entertainment complex.
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Public Safety
Prosecutors say they have 20,000 documents as evidence in Katrina Robinson case
The state senator is accused of embezzlement and wire fraud in connection with her business, The Healthcare Institute.
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State Government
Watch live: Gov. Bill Lee’s latest briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s media briefing is scheduled for 4 p.m. today.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: New guidance says children don’t need to be screened
For people who have moderate to severe coronavirus symptoms, the isolation period may extend to 20 days, Alisa Haushalter said. She said it’s important for employers and schools to be prepared for this.
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Coronavirus Watch the Aug. 18 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The Shelby County Health Department reported 89 new coronavirus cases and six new related deaths on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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High School Sports
High school goes virtual after COVID outbreak
All of the school's athletics have been suspended, as well.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported but testing down, too
The Shelby County Health Department reported 89 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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Metro Pickler Law Firm offers free basic estate plans for heroes
Established in 2008, The Pickler Law Firm specializes in estate planning.
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The Early Word
A plan to help restaurants rise and big things in Olive Branch
Suburban schools reopen to students, officials want to make sure we're counted and a local firm designs the nation's first Google Operations Center.
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City of Memphis
New and returning police reform discussions dominate council discussions, agenda
Meanwhile, Mayor Jim Strickland says public sentiment will probably have to resolve the differing views on what police reform in Memphis means two week after the council took a residency referendum off the November ballot. The proposed amendment was part of a push to increase the size of the police force.
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City of Memphis
City council reviews new financing plan for The Walk on Union
Finances for The Walk, a vote on a controversial plan to convert a vacant Whitehaven school into a manufacturing plant and vocational school are candidates for Tuesday's council agenda.
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Business
Bank of Bartlett assists 1,500 businesses through Payroll Protection Program
With most businesses struggling this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Bartlett has served as a lifeline for more than 1,500 businesses and 10,600 employees. -
City of Memphis
MLGW board to get recommendation Wednesday on TVA ties
The board heard Monday from a coalition of groups pushing for cutting ties to TVA and other electric power suppliers that could replace TVA.
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