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The mayors of Memphis, Shelby County and six surrounding municipalities have agreed to begin phase one of the Back to Business plan on May 4.

Local leaders aren’t answering directly how close Shelby County is to reopening, but they are giving some hints.

Nearly $50 million of federal aid is coming to Shelby County to help with the response and fight against the coronavirus.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Most of Tennessee’s restaurants were given the green light to allow dine-in service once again Monday as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s directive to begin reopening the state’s economy that had been largely closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The reopening plan comes just a day after the state reported […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of Mid-Southerners are dealing with the financial strain caused by the pandemic, and Shelby County says it has a way to help. Beginning this week, residents can apply online for financial assistance through the Shelby County Division of Community Services.      “Those needs include utility assistance, rent and mortgage assistance and we are helping […]

The mayor’s proposed budget includes increased car registration fees, but some commissioners don’t agree that’s the way to proceed.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Most businesses across Shelby County will remain closed as restaurants in 89 Tennessee counties will be allowed to open their dining rooms on Monday. Gov. Bill Lee said restaurants will only be allowed to fill their dining rooms to 50% capacity. WREG asked the governor if he planned to take part in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-area hospitals are bracing for a possible influx of COVID patients from surrounding counties. While Shelby County leaders are creating their own plan to reopen the economy, they also are preparing for what’s happening around them, as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gradually allows businesses to open in 89 counties including those surrounding […]

The Republican governor argued that businesses and consumers will be in charge of ensuring that the state’s new recommendations, dubbed the “Tennessee pledge,” are practiced.

The Memphis/Shelby County COVID-19 Joint Task Force provides an update on the coronavirus and their response to the outbreak.

A number of concerns about COVID-19 were addressed in a virtual town hall meeting hosted by the NAACP Memphis chapter Thursday night.