by James Coleman — As communities across the country brace for another wave of COVID-19 infections with the onset of flu season, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners received a grim assessment of the months ahead during Monday’s meeting. The confluence is expected to exacerbate efforts to control the pandemic. The viruses share symptoms such
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Bonner makes ‘State of Sheriff’s Department” presentation to Frayer Exchange Club
Updates on technology, recruiting, dealing with COVID-19 and use of force were elements of a “State of the Sheriff’s Department” presentation Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. shared at the Frayser Exchange Club meeting this week. The Thursday afternoon virtual collection of participants included Frayser community activists, pastors, an elected official, a MATA representative and
Clock ticks down toward Early Voting start
T-minus less than one week and counting for those looking to take advantage of the chance to cast early ballots in the Nov. 3 Election, which features a historic presidential race unfolding amid a pandemic. Early voting kicks off in Shelby County next Wednesday (Oct. 14). With COVID-19 job losses, Black business closures and layoffs
Start of paper ballot mail-out set for Wednesday
If all goes smoothly with the unpacking and inventory, the first batch of paper ballots for the Presidential Election will be mailed out on Wednesday, according to the Shelby County Election Commission. On Monday, the 175,000 paper ballots for the Presidential Election arrived at the O.C. Pleasant Jr., Election Operations Center. The ballots must be
Scooter’s Records still rockin’ and rollin’ amid pandemic
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Scott “Scooter” Thomas sits behind the register and basks in the vocals of Texas-based bluegrass group The Gourds. The tune, “Lower 48,” is part of Thomas’ recent kick on Longhorn State bands, though he explains he…
Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital
by Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government. Trump “remains fatigued,” his doctor said. Trump
Lawmakers approve funding for hospitals, landlords, farmers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hospitals, veterans’ centers, farmers and landlords in Mississippi would receive money to respond to the coronavirus pandemic under bills passed by state lawmakers Thursday night.
Council to seek MLGW meeting about utility shut-offs amid pandemic
by Jim Coleman — Memphis City Council members want to meet jointly with Memphis Light Gas and Water officials to see what can be done about utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential meeting was discussed the council meeting Tuesday (Sept. 15). In other business Tuesday, the council took aim at banning payday lenders
When police stop Black men, the effects reach into their homes and families
by Deadric T. Williams and Armon Perry — (The Conversation) — While much of the world was sheltering in place in the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans’ undivided attention was focused squarely on Minneapolis, Minnesota, where George Floyd was killed at the hands – and knees – of the police. Floyd’s murder evoked
As many businesses face uncertainty, relief may be available
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and financial hardship for small business owners across the State of Tennessee. Confronted with the reality of declining or inconsistent sales and an uncertain economic outlook, many are forced to make difficult life and business decisions at a troubling rate. At the Department of Revenue, we hear from