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  • City of Memphis

    U of M silent on how it will proceed with vaccination

    Last week, president M. David Rudd said he would pursue making shots necessary as soon as FDA lifted emergency-use approval.

    By Jane Roberts August 25, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    County Commission supports three pro-masking resolutions

    The Shelby County Commission asked Gov. Bill Lee to rescind his executive order allowing parents to opt-out of school mask mandates. It also passed resolutions supporting a countywide mask mandate and spending funds on masks for all county public school systems.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Local redistricting numbers taking shape

    U.S. Census figures show some County Commission districts have grown in population while others have lost population since a decade ago. 

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2021
  • Food News

    Restaurant owners say they prefer masks over other restrictions

    Restaurateurs worry that Shelby County’s new mask mandate might scare customers, but prefer it over more stringent restrictions on their businesses.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 18, 2021
  • Health Care

    Boosters expected week of Sept. 20 for the elderly, health care workers

    “I anticipate, honestly, that everyone that got the vaccine is going to want the booster. That is the feedback I have been getting,” says Melanie Keller, CEO of Meritan.

    By Jane Roberts August 18, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Trio of pipeline proposals reach critical juncture

    The second council meeting of September could see final votes on all three of the ordinances. The council also made some key amendments to two of the proposals that impose local regulations on crude oil pipelines proposed for the city.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Hospital emergency directors call for immediate countywide mask mandate

    The letter circulating Tuesday warns of “catastrophic” effects that could “affect health care at every level.” Meanwhile, the city council is urging Gov. Bill Lee to rescind his executive order to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Consolidation questions, doubts linger on council

    The earliest the City Council could vote on setting up a charter commission is its Sept. 7 meeting. 

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
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    Opening for ‘new’ Overton Park golf course now set for spring

    The newly planted greens of MiniVerde Bermudagrass are 99% ready. But the Bermuda Certified 419 fairways and tees still have bare spots, and the tall fescue for the natural areas and habitats must be reseeded this fall, the city’s top golf official says.

    By Tom Bailey August 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council opens discussion of latest consolidation effort

    Forming a charter commission to look at consolidated government could move from discussions to a vote later on Tuesday depending on how the discussion goes and whether it shows there are seven votes supporting it.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Charter commission group tries to stay separate from consolidation debate

    Leaders of a political action committee pushing for a metro charter commission say such a group is necessary to explore a more efficient local government. 

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2021
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    Pro-consolidation voices see business boom, but others not so sure

    While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout. 

    By Don Wade August 16, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Shelby County Jail inspections find issues of ‘great concern’

    Attorneys representing the inmates, including lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union and Memphis’ Just City, claim conditions at the jail are ill-equipped to deal with safety regarding COVID-19.

    By Rob Moore August 17, 2021
  • Public Safety

    How crime changed one victim’s life, views about Memphis

    Violent crime is both a national problem and a Memphis problem. But when criminals point guns your way, as 26-year-old engineer Manuel Rodriguez discovered, it forever becomes part of your personal history. So much so, that you consider leaving the city you have always called home. 

    By Don Wade August 15, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City, TDOT reverse stance on Scott Street closure

    While there are no firm plans on a solution, for the first time in three years, TDOT, the city and community members seem to be on one accord. A significant departure from a few months ago when Scott Street closure, as part of a $45 million redesigned Poplar Viaduct, seemed a formality.

    By Omer Yusuf August 16, 2021
  • Behind The Headlines

    Third bridge across river would likely be a replacement

    Greater Memphis Chamber chief public policy officer Bobby White said planning construction could take a decade or more, most likely across the administrations of several presidents, governors and mayors.

    By Bill Dries August 14, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Emergency responders look for ways to help lessen COVID strain on the system

    Memphis Fire Department Director Gina Sweat is asking the public to do three things — get vaccinated, wear a mask and social distance. In addition to COVID, car crashes have added to system stress.

    By Yolanda Jones August 13, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    ‘We are afraid:’ Doctors worry about strain on hospitals, need to protect children

    “The ERs are inundated,” said Dr. Shailesh Patel. “If we do not change course, we are headed to our darkest hours, our darkest days.”

    By Jane Roberts, Rob Moore August 13, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Census numbers show little change in county’s population, demographics

    The data will help determine how districts are drawn for the Tennessee General Assembly and Congressional districts as well as the Shelby County Commission and the Memphis City Council.

    By Bill Dries August 13, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to discuss consolidation charter commission

    The first step toward consolidation shows up on the City Council’s committee list for next week. 

    By Bill Dries August 12, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    40 indicted in North Memphis drug trafficking ring

    Authorities said 40 people have been indicted on drug trafficking charges for distributing drugs from three abandoned houses in a North Memphis neighborhood. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 11, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Crushing the Raleigh car lot

    A proposed used-car lot in Raleigh has become symbolic of a much larger change in the council’s consideration of what development goes where and under what conditions.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Family of man shot, killed at Kroger gas station seeks justice

    “Alvin Motley had a right to exist, pump gas and play his music because this is America, and nobody has the right to kill a young Black man for playing music,” says civil rights attorney.

    By Yolanda Jones August 11, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    State delays considering change in property reappraisal

    The delay comes after all seven city mayors in Shelby County came out against the switch from a four-year reappraisal cycle to the two-year cycle approved earlier this year by the Shelby County Commission.

    By Bill Dries August 10, 2021
  • North Memphis

    Binghampton Development Corp. optimistic about job training venture

    The BDC Business Hub represents the nonprofit’s most significant job training and creation endeavor yet. The site will also house business tenants aligned with its mission and commitment toward offering more opportunities for Binghampton residents.

    By Omer Yusuf August 10, 2021

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