With nursing homes closed to visitors, families worry … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nursing homes in Shelby County continue to curtail visitation amid the pandemic, and that’s leading to growing concern for families and government officials about the vulnerable residents inside. County leaders report that first responders are having a hard time getting in, even in emergencies. That leaves Barbara Jordan wondering what this means […]
Proposal to ban prior convictions box from Shelby … A Shelby County Commission committee voted Wednesday to move forward with a plan allowing convicted felons a fair chance at a new start.
Ensemble, assemble! ‘Everything’ cast celebrates … LOS ANGELES (AP) — All at once, they were everywhere. After claiming their biggest triumph yet in an awards season full of them — the Screen Actors Guild Award for best ensemble to go with three of the four individual film SAG Awards — the cast of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was supposed to […]
Possible fix for Northaven blight, trash issues coming … Beginning August 1, Shelby County will begin solid waste service in the Northaven subdivision off North Watkins street.
Democrats celebrate Fox-Carlson split: ‘A sewer of … Democrats are celebrating Monday’s shocking news that Tucker Carlson and Fox News have parted ways, going after the controversial cable news figure who frequently used his prime-time program to rail against liberal lawmakers and policies and, more recently, promote former President Trump’s claims about the 2020 election. In a brief statement Monday morning, Fox News […]
American Job Centers to close to the public, offer … American Job Centers across the state of Tennessee will immediately close to the public effective Monday, March 23.
Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man’s home to pick up his younger brothers. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” Thursday night when […]
Emmys Latest | Winners dance and dine at Governors … LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the Emmy Awards (all times local): 9:20 p.m. Newly minted Emmy winners made their first party stop at the Governors Gala. For the first time, the official Emmy Awards after party was held outdoors, outside the Los Angeles Convention Center next door to the Microsoft Theater where the […]
Shelby County deciding where to use nearly $50 million … Nearly $50 million of federal aid is coming to Shelby County to help with the response and fight against the coronavirus.
The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022 Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too — oops, scratch that. But the slap? The slap was everywhere. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t on the level of a moon landing, or selection […]
Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern … TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip […]
