Mike Matthews
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Memphis, TN, United States
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Beale Street will be empty tonight, but at least 2020 will be behind us
It's New Year's Eve, but no one will be out downtown to celebrate because of COVID and rain. → Read More
Memphis Zoo temporarily closes due to COVID-19
No date has been set for a reopening. → Read More
You pay the taxes, so what does the city give you?
Local 24 Reporter Mike Matthews talks with Mayor Strickland about some services being cut that will go with any changes on the property taxes. → Read More
Westy's owner continues tradition of feeding those in need
in downtown Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr can’t remember how many years he’s done this. → Read More
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland hopes to have Police Director candidate by March
A record number of people were killed in Memphis this year. And the Mayor thinks the killing will continue. → Read More
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland expects a rough winter due to COVID
“I don’t 100% agree with everything in the ruling,” said Mayor Strickland of the latest health directive. “But overall, something had to be done.” → Read More
They chose to do the right thing, but why did they just want to confuse Memphians on what they're doing
Memphis City Council had a meeting about the new health directives, even though they do not dictate what is in the directives. → Read More
Restaurant owners react to new health directive
The Shelby County Health Department makes the decision. → Read More
Mid-South leaders again urge people to take COVID-19 precautions
When it comes to COVID-19 transmission, Tennessee is the worst place IN THE WORLD. → Read More
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee stands behind decisions in Memphis visit as Regional One workers get vaccinated
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is standing behind some of his more controversial decisions concerning COVID-19. → Read More
In his 93 years of life, Dr. James Netters became apart of Memphis in itself
Dr. Netters died this past weekend surrounded by family, but the city of Memphis mourns his passing as well. → Read More
Memphis mom on her daughter's travels as a COVID-19 nurse
Emma Verbeek, a travel nurse, is home for a few days visiting her mom Heidi Kuhn, the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk. → Read More
As MATA continues to deal with COVID-19, the company's CEO looks to the future
Some routes were shortened and changed, to reduce the waiting time for transfers. → Read More
Shelby County Commissioner wants those who host “super spreader” events held responsible
“I personally believe if you’re going to host a super spreader, you need to be responsible both civilly and criminally,” said Commissioner Mark Billingsley. → Read More
After 20 years in operation, COVID-19 is leading to changes for the Transportation Security Administration
Passengers will now have to scan their boarding passes & identification themselves, among other changes. → Read More
2,500: That's now the target for the number of police officers in Memphis
The chairman of the Public Safety Task Force said 2,500 is the number they agreed upon as they considered "reimagining policing." → Read More
They're serving time, but there hasn't even be a trial
COVID-19 has delayed trials and ends up with people, innocent or not, in jails and families aren't getting the justice they need. → Read More
Memphians in need find food & comfort for Thanksgiving at Westy's
Jake Schorr proves it every Thanksgiving - he and dozens of volunteers. They bring clothes for those who need to be clothed. Food, for those who need to be fed. → Read More
Shelby County Criminal Justice Center to get new state-of-the-art air filtration system
“It’s a pretty hefty price tag,” Mayor Lee Harris said. “But the reason why we are doing it is because this community is particularly vulnerable to an outbreak." → Read More
Expert says COVID-19 has set back the Memphis economy 20 years
The new COVID-19 pandemic restrictions hit the Memphis economy straight in the gut. → Read More