Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives 21 years ago … Loved ones come together each year to remember the nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives that day. Each name is read out during a ceremony.
Barbara Walters, dead at 93, was cultural fixture, … NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters was that rarest of TV personalities: a cultural fixture. For more than a half-century, she was on the air, placing in front of her audience world figures, big shots and celebrities whose names and faces might have changed from year to year. But hers never did. She first found […]
Shelby County to enforce stay home orders, mandate … The Shelby County Health officer said Wednesday by law he has the power to issue directives that requires businesses and individuals to adhere to stay-at-home orders.
WATCH: Shelby County health officials update public … Click here if you can’t see the livestream above. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are 396 total cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County, including one death over the weekend, according to state health officials Monday. County officials said Monday the total is 379. Cases are still increasing, but at a slower rate, said Dr. Alisa Haushalter with […]
Shaun Tan to Emily in Paris: Reach for books as worthy … NEW YORK (AP) — Books are an easy gift choice, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fresh. There’s always a great selection around the holidays for a range of ages and interests. Some ideas: “Creature,” by Shaun Tan. It’s as if, Tan writes, “I need to throw the artistic pebble far across a pond […]
Shelby County health officials: ‘We are still learning … The Memphis/Shelby County COVID-19 Joint Task Force provides an update on the coronavirus and their response to the outbreak.
Tennessee fires top vaccine official amid TDH’s efforts … The now-former Immunization Director for the Tennessee Department of Health had been facing scrutiny from Republican state lawmakers over her department’s outreach efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among teenagers.
City, county officials say they’re prepared for any … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County government and city officials are keeping a close eye on the progression of the coronavirus and the possibility of an outbreak in the county. Local health officials say they are fully prepared for an outbreak. County officials say they are in constant communication with state and federal agencies for ways […]
Congress to take up marijuana reform this spring Congressional Democrats are gearing up for a sweeping set of initiatives aimed at decriminalizing marijuana that they plan to take action on this spring.
Most adults in Tennessee can now open or conceal … The law paves the way for most adults to choose if they want to open carry or conceal carry a handgun, but gun rights advocates and opponents of the law are cautioning residents.