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Memphis Requires Masks, But Exemptions Include Unconscious People, Children, Runners, and Bikers, Who Are Told Not to Spit

June 27, 2020June 26, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

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The Memphis government is mandating the use of masks in many instances, with detailed instructions on when to do so or who may be exempt.

Mayor Jim Strickland signed a mask ordinance Thursday, WREG reported. The city council approved the ordinance 9-4 last week.

Nashville, Memphis Report Tennessee’s Second, Third Cases of Coronavirus

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

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Nashville Mayor John Cooper confirmed a case of coronavirus on Sunday, making it the third in Tennessee, coming the same day Shelby County announced a case.

Michael Bloomberg Opens Memphis Headquarters

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 Chris Butler

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Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has set up shop in Memphis.

Memphis Will Soon Have Fewer Trash Services

December 7, 2019December 6, 2019 Chris Butler

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Memphis City Council members recently voted not to raise solid waste fees, and that means residents will have fewer trash services in January.