Today TDOT officials held a press event to talk about the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge closure. The inspection is still underway, and could take a couple weeks to complete. A timeline will be shared as soon as we have one. Continue to use alternate routes.
Here’s the latest update on the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack. Our team has been closely monitoring the situation since last Friday, and my message to you is simple: there is no need to panic.
BREAKING: Memphis Police and Firefighters have pulled a body from the Wolf River Harbor which is connected to the MS river. This is nearby the visitor center. Right now we have limited information @FOX13Memphis
Picking blue winners and red losers is hardly uniting America.
The American Rescue Plan is everything that's wrong with DC. And unfortunately for TN, fiscally conservative states — which have kept their economies open — are being punished.
New information about COVID-19 variant strains in Shelby County. 42 cases have been detected through screening of samples by Shelby County laboratories. 80% of those detected so far are the UK variant B.1.1.7. 5x more have been detected during February than January.
Harris said he will announce an interim health director in the coming days. Commissioner @mickwright says Haushalter's resignation should have taken effect immediately. He's disappointed she isn't here today to answer questions. @FOX13Memphis
MORE: Harris says Director Haushalter is STILL a Shelby County employee at this time. He says there is a wind down period before her resignation takes effect. She isn't present at the meeting virtually or in-person. @FOX13Memphis
#BREAKING: @MayorLeeHarris says Shelby County Health Director Alisa Haushalter has resigned. He thanked her for her work over the last year during the pandemic. Harris say Haushalter will move toward retirement. @FOX13Memphis
Council will have Executive Session on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00p.m. During the Executive Session, MLG&W will provide an update regarding water pressure and water usage during inclement weather.
🗣 I know we sound like a broken record, but here is the #1 hit for this week again. 🎶 Stay home if you can, but if you must get out, GO SLOW! 🎶
Be Safe, Memphis!
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz traveled to Mexico for a family vacation as his home state struggles with a weather crisis, a source tells AP. The high-profile Republican was expected to return immediately, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. apne.ws/LVO2HEv