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  • State Government

    Focus turns to motive in Nashville bombing

    While officials on Sunday named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as the man behind the mysterious explosion in which he was killed, the motive has remained elusive.

    By The Associated Press December 28, 2020
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    Shelby lawmakers outline priorities for 2021 legislative session

    Memphis-area legislators say Medicaid expansion, school funding and criminal justice reform will be among the biggest issues that face when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 12. 

    By Ian Round December 28, 2020
  • State Government

    Bombing suspect died in blast, Nashville police say

    The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday, Dec. 27.

    By The Associated Press December 27, 2020
  • State Government

    Person of interest ID’d in Nashville blast

    FEMA confirms tissue samples found at the scene are human remains, and Douglas Korneski, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis field office, said 250 agents, analysts and FBI staff are working the Nashville case.

    By The Associated Press December 26, 2020
  • State Government

    Nashville explosion knocks communications offline

    NASHVILLE — Three people injured in the Christmas Day blast in Downtown Nashville were in stable condition Friday evening, Major John Cooper said, and no further information was available about possible human remains found at the scene.

    By The Associated Press December 26, 2020
  • Real Estate

    City, state plan to sever Poplar from Scott Street

    Affected property owners oppose the design for replacing the Poplar Viaduct that would remove direct access between Scott Street and Poplar Avenue. City and state engineers say keeping the connection would be less safe.

    By Tom Bailey December 24, 2020
  • Health Care

    State dashboard shows number of people vaccinated by county

    The numbers will be updated twice a week.

    By Jane Roberts December 22, 2020
  • State Government

    Lee limits public gatherings with executive order

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee again refused to order a statewide mask mandate Sunday, Dec. 20, instead ordering a statewide limit on indoor public social gatherings of no more than 10 people excluding homes and churches.

    By Bill Dries December 21, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Lee preaches hope with vaccine, urges caution amid COVID surge

    As the first COVID-19 vaccinations began in Memphis hospitals Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee offered a message of hope that the pandemic’s end is close but also acknowledged the challenges of Tennessee being in the midst of its worst surge yet.

    By Omer Yusuf December 17, 2020
  • Elections

    Tennessee joins Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results in 4 states

    The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the 62 electoral votes in the four battleground states that would go to President-elect Joe Biden. 

    By Bill Dries December 09, 2020
  • State Government

    DeBerry to be adviser to governor

    The veteran state legislator will have an office on Capitol Hill in Nashville as part of the governor’s cabinet.

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2020
  • State Government

    Lee continues to call mask mandate a local responsibility

    Gov. Bill Lee continued to leave mask mandates in the hands of local officials Tuesday, while Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey estimated a late spring to early summer time frame for widespread vaccination availability.

    By Ron Maxey November 24, 2020
  • State Government

    Harris: Pitch for West Tennessee mask mandate will be ‘a slog’

    Mayors from the West Tennessee counties outside Shelby County heard a pitch from Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and others Thursday for a regional mask mandate. Harris says Gov. Bill Lee is unlikely to order a statewide mask requirement. The regional effort will move to one-on-one talks.

    By Bill Dries November 19, 2020
  • State Government

    Parkinson renews call to change marijuana laws

    The chairman of the Shelby County legislative delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly talked about the issue on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast. 

    By Bill Dries November 14, 2020
  • Elections

    Hagerty takes Tennessee Senate seat over Bradshaw

    Republican Bill Hagerty handily defeated Democratic Memphis environmental activist Marquita Bradshaw Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Lamar Alexander, bringing to an end the surprise run for the seat that Bradshaw began with a primary upset of Nashville attorney James Mackler.

    By Don Wade November 03, 2020
  • State Government

    State of Tennessee’s bet on mobile sports gaming about to go live

    After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1. 

    Related Story: Tennessee online sports betting preview: Launch incentives

    By Don Wade October 30, 2020
  • Health Care

    Suburbs fueling local surge; task force pushes for statewide mask mandate

    Data shows transmission happening in suburbs where athletic events are frequent and masks are fewer. 

    By Jane Roberts October 27, 2020
  • State Government

    Tenn. releases coronavirus vaccination distribution plan

    A preliminary plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines prioritizes vulnerable populations and areas hard hit by the virus.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 22, 2020
  • State Government

    White House mask mandate doesn’t alter Lee’s mindset

    The White House quietly told Tennessee last week that “a statewide mask mandate must be implemented” to curb its growing spread of COVID-19.

    By The Associated Press October 18, 2020
  • State Government

    Lee possibly exposed to COVID virus, in quarantine

    A member of Lee’s security detail tested positive Wednesday after saying he did not feel well. An online statement from the governor’s office says Lee has tested negative for the virus but is quarantining “out of an abundance of caution.” Lee said later he continues to serve from quarantine. The First Lady was to be tested later Wednesday.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2020
  • State Government

    Blackburn criticizes Democrats in Barrett confirmation hearing

    The opening of hearings on the U.S. Supreme Court nominee included Democrats criticizing the timing of the nomination. Blackburn responded by calling the attacks on the process and Barrett as “paternalistic” and “disrespectful.”

    By Bill Dries October 12, 2020
  • Elections

    Key races set to shape Shelby legislative delegation

    Few House races statewide are expected to see turnover in the Nov. 3 election, but Shelby County has a handful of seats that could shift.

    By Sam Stockard October 11, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor could acquiesce to loss of emergency powers

    Gov. Bill Lee agrees the state Legislature should review the executive branch’s executive powers during a state of emergency and appears willing to give up some of the office’s authority.

    By Sam Stockard October 09, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor disagrees with legislative leaders over Forrest removal process

    The governor and speakers of the House and Senate are in dispute over the next step for removing the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.

    By Sam Stockard October 08, 2020
  • State Government

    New COVID relief funding targets minorities, women, veterans

    Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration unveiled $50 million more Wednesday, Oct. 7, in federal COVID-19 relief funds, this time designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.

    By Sam Stockard October 07, 2020

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