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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are new concerns from health officials as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the Mid-South. Many are worried hospitalizations could rise all because vaccination rates remain low in the Mid-South, and the variant could possibly target children. As vaccine hesitancy remains high in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi with […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire to pledge to donate much of his vast fortune. Bezos, whose “real-time” worth Forbes magazine estimates at roughly $124.1 billion, made the announcement in a joint CNN interview with his […]

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire to pledge to donate much of his vast fortune.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four standing ovations in one night might seem a little over-the-top, even by Hollywood standards. But at the Governors Awards Saturday night, where Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Peter Weir and Diane Warren were celebrated with honorary Oscar statuettes, each moment felt worthy. After several pandemic-adjusted years, the annual event put […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On this Memorial Day, many are celebrating the start of summer. Still, it’s not quite the summer we want it to be with us still being in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many health experts say the pandemic isn’t over, and they’re urging parents to have their children vaccinated. Call it […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A review of a Montana nuclear missile base where an unusual number of troops have been diagnosed with blood cancer has found no current risk factors that could explain it, the Air Force says. The service has been investigating the issue since reports surfaced in January of at least nine missileers who […]

The Memphis City Council approved a resolution opposing a state bill that would allow residents to carry a gun without a permit.

Shelby County health officials may drop the mask mandate and lift all business restrictions in a matter of days.

Kroger is contracting with former Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) in a lobbying push to win approval of its proposed merger with Albertsons, the company said in a press release.  Boehner, who works for law and lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs, will “provide strategic counsel” to Kroger executives and won’t register to lobby.  Squire Patton Boggs’ […]

According to the FBI, an accused polygamist cult leader in Arizona had 20 wives, including underage girls and one who was possibly his own daughter.

Nearly every state was represented on the list. Can you guess who the wealthiest person in your state is?