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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Transmission rates have dropped to low enough levels to eliminate the county’s mask mandate, Shelby County health officials said during their weekly COVID-19 task force meeting Thursday. “At the height of this last surge we were in a high transmission area as designated by the CDC. Now with our test positivity level […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Masks are no longer required at FedExForum, although you’ll still need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to see Grizzlies and Tigers games. Masks remain “highly recommended” at FedExForum, and children ages 2 to 11 still will need to remain masked. The new policy was announced Thursday in […]

UPDATE: Memphis Police have cancelled the city watch as Chase Smith was located successfully. Shelby County Schools said they boy had attended classes at Westside Elementary all day and was dismissed at 3:15 p.m. The district was not notified that he had been reported missing. Memphis police have issued a city watch for a missing […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 34-year-old man was convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting the 6-year-old daughter of his girlfriend at the residence they shared in the Oakhaven area near the airport, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich. A Criminal Court jury found Edward Lynn Barber guilty as charged on the felony count of rape […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The indoor mask mandate in Shelby County will expire for private businesses, though they continue to be highly recommended. The Shelby County Health Department issued a new health order Wednesday, effective immediately. It notes that COVID numbers have been decreasing locally, and the area is no longer considered a high-transmission area by […]

UPDATE: The mask mandate for indoor public spaces in Shelby County was released Wednesday and will go in effect Friday. Please see details here. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County’s new Health Director spoke in front of the Shelby County Commission on Wednesday. She said she plans to implement a countywide mask mandate to protect against […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The surge of COVID-19 cases and the Delta variant have both the Memphis city and Shelby County mayors urgently pleading with residents that more people get vaccinated. For the first time in months, both Jim Strickland and Lee Harris appeared at the same time during the COVID task force briefing with a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Treadwell Elementary School parents shared their frustrations after noticing there was no crossing guard to keep their kids safe Wednesday. They want something done before it’s too late. At Treadwell Elementary on Given near North Highland, parents watched anxiously as their kids walked across the street to the school. “There’s a lot of cars and […]

The Shelby County Health Department is making plans for children ages five to 11 to be able get a COVID-19 vaccine.  A day after the White House unveiled plans to roll out coronavirus vaccines for children ages five through 11, Dr. Michelle Taylor, the Shelby County Health Department Director, called it a potential difference maker. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department is making plans for children ages 5 to 11 to able get a COVID-19 vaccine.  A day after the White House unveiled plans to roll out coronavirus vaccines for children ages 5 through 11, Dr. Michelle Taylor, the Shelby County Health Department Director, calls it a potential game changer. “That’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools is proud to celebrate the academic accomplishments of their students and as a reward Tennessee State University is awarding 1,600 scholarships to students across the district. Shelby County Schools will host ceremonies to present these scholarships to students starting Tuesday. This follows a recent surprise scholarship presentation at Middle […]