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  • Public Safety

    State Sen. Katrina Robinson back in court for final hearing before trial

    Sen. Katrina Robinson accused of embezzlement and fraud with her business, The Healthcare Institute, appeared in court Friday, a final time before her Sept. 13 trial begins. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 20, 2021
  • Shelby County

    Health Dept.: Local mask order still in effect in schools, day cares

    Students are still mandated to wear masks, unless parents present a formal, written request to school officials to opt out.

    By Jane Roberts August 18, 2021
  • State Government

    City’s GOP representatives criticize Biden’s Afghanistan speech

    Tennessee’s two Republican U.S. senators were highly critical of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. military forces before his speech Monday, Aug. 16. They were more critical after the speech.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2021
  • Update Shelby County

    Suburban school districts update mask plans after governor’s order

    Suburban school districts are no longer requiring mask mandates for students, in line with Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order. However, the Shelby County mandate still affects staff.

    By Abigail Warren August 16, 2021
  • State Government

    National Guard deployed to help overwhelmed hospitals

    In the first 15 days of August, there were more hospitalizations than there were in any full month of the pandemic, although not all of those were due to the coronavirus.

    By Ian Round August 16, 2021
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    Nurse practitioners fight supervisory restrictions, say they could treat more patients

    In 24 states, nurse practitioners are allowed to practice independently, without supervision by physicians. During the pandemic, 15 other states loosened restrictions to give them more autonomy.

    By Jane Roberts August 13, 2021
  • State Government

    Sexton calls for special legislative session to reverse ‘misdirected’ COVID mandates

    All four House Republicans from the Shelby County delegation signed Sexton’s call for a special session.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2021
  • State Government

    Hagerty, Blackburn vote against $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure compromise

    Tennessee’s two Republican U.S. Senators telegraphed their “no” votes well ahead of Tuesday’s vote, which was delayed over the weekend by Hagerty.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2021
  • Education

    State mulls how to enforce ‘critical race theory’ law

    The Tennessee Department of Education is considering its rules for enforcing the state’s new law regulating discussions of race in the classroom. 

    Related story: Critical race theory: An explainer

    By Daja E. Henry, Ian Round August 08, 2021
  • State Government

    Sexton’s visit to Memphis about violent crime turns to masks

    Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton was in Memphis to discuss violent crime, before the topic turned to COVID. 

    By Rob Moore August 07, 2021
  • State Government

    Vaccine first doses up 90% in Tennessee over past two weeks

    Pediatric hospitalizations reflect COVID, rising number of respiratory infections.

    Related story:

    Masks will be required in all K-12 schools in Shelby County

    By Jane Roberts August 06, 2021
  • State Government

    Masking in schools is a local decision, state says

    Tennessee officials say local school boards and parents, not the state, should have the final say in whether students wear masks to school. 

    By Jane Roberts August 06, 2021
  • State Government

    Haslam will attend Peer Power kickoff at U of M

    Haslam will also autograph copies of his new book.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 04, 2021
  • Elections

    Gov. Bill Lee faces six possible challengers in 2022

    Dr. Jason Martin of Nashville, a likely contender in the Democratic primary for governor, campaigned in Memphis this past weekend.

    By Bill Dries August 02, 2021
  • education Education

    Sexton wants special session if schools close, require masks

    Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton will ask Gov. Bill Lee for a special session if districts close or require masks. Shelby County Schools is requiring masks for students and staff.

    By Abigail Warren August 03, 2021
  • Elections

    COVID gets political as fired state health official visits Memphis

    Dr. Michelle Fiscus spoke Saturday, July 31, at a local forum in Binghampton following a state Democratic party rally nearby. Democratic party leaders say Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s handling of the COVID pandemic will be an issue in 2022 state elections.

    By Bill Dries August 01, 2021
  • State Government

    It’s a great weekend to go shopping

    Stock up on school supplies, clothes and shoes this weekend. Tennessee’s tax-free holiday continues through Sunday, but Mississippi’s ends at midnight Saturday. The Volunteer State is also exempting most food items (except candy!) from sales tax.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 30, 2021
  • State Government

    Tennessee Republicans remain low-key on call for vaccination

    While many Republican leaders nationwide are now calling more strongly for COVID vaccinations in light of the Delta variant, Tennessee’s leading Republicans have remained more muted.

    By Ian Round July 29, 2021
  • State Government

    Lee, criminal justice advocates differ on clemency

    Some criminal justice advocates say Gov. Bill Lee has not lived up to a commitment to use his clemency power.

    By Ian Round July 26, 2021
  • On the Record

    Cohen discusses meeting Hagerty, and more

    He also blasted the disqualification of U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson from the Olympics after she smoked marijuana. “It’s only performance-enhancing if you are in the Coney Island hot dog-eating contest.”

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2021
  • State Government

    Battle over Forrest bust ends with removal from Capitol

    The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust in the state Capitol will be moved to the Tennessee State Museum. 

    By Ian Round July 22, 2021
  • Update State Government

    State GOP lawmakers backpedal on vaccination comments

    Legislators seek to clarify stance on vaccinations in wake of national criticism following the firing of vaccine official Dr. Michelle Fiscus.

    By Ian Round August 03, 2021
  • Health Care

    COVID surge hospital, never used, closes for good

    All expenses, including monthly rent, are eligible to be reimbursed by the federal government.

    By Jane Roberts July 19, 2021
  • Premium State Government

    Tennessee becomes poster child for anti-vax movement

    But national headlines alleging the state is anti-vaccine don’t sit well with lawmakers and elected officials. Many say the difference between promoting vaccines and simply educating residents, particularly minors, is a fine line.

    By Jane Roberts July 16, 2021
  • State Government

    Officials: Feds not alerting Tennessee about migrant kids

    It’s a practice that’s been taking place for years in Tennessee, but one that recently sparked criticism ahead of the 2022 midterm election as Republicans nationwide have increased criticisms of President Joe Biden’s administration handling of the border with Mexico.

    By The Associated Press July 13, 2021

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