Leah Jordan
FOX13 Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
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MLGW set to continue shut-offs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We’re closing in on MLGW beginning utility shut-offs again. MLGW will start shutting utilities off August 3 but they’re pleading with customers to call before the 3rd to avoid that. Have questions about the spread of coronavirus? We have an entire section dedicated to coverage of the outbreak. CLICK HERE for more. “I can’t ask and plead enough that our customers call us before… → Read More
2020 Census Response: How local Mid-South cities are stacking up
Here in the Mid-South, we’re not doing as well as the national average response rate for the 2020 Census, which is 62.3 percent. → Read More
Shelby County leaders encourage citizens to “mask up,” addresses delays in testing results
Shelby County health officials gave an update Tuesday on testing capacity and other data related to the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Shelby County Election Commission taking precautions for early voting during pandemic
Although a lot of changes and safety precautions have been taken, Linda Phillips of the Shelby County Election Commission said you probably won’t notice. → Read More
City of Memphis investigates 324 mask complaints, issues 124 warnings
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said Thursday that folks are getting better at wearing masks and it’s visible throughout the community. → Read More
Shelby County seeing the largest single-day increase of cases
700 news cases reported today. → Read More
Locals churches providing food to students amidst closures
With school out, some children might go without. → Read More
86% of ICU beds are taken in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no signs of the virus slowing down. Hospital resources are being used across the country and that includes right here in the Mid-South. County and State officials work together to determine if and when they may use an alternate care site for COVID patients but exhausting all other options, first. Hospitalizations have increased, and… → Read More
Local educators react to President Trump’s push to reopen schools
The federal government can place conditions on the receipt of federal funds and states or localities would have to follow them. However, that would have to be done through congress. → Read More
Mask hack: can you blow a candle out through your mask?
If you can blow the flame out, or even move the flame, too much air is escaping from your mask and it may not be effective. → Read More
Doctor: How to avoid heat-related ER visits this holiday weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FOX13 meteorologists have been warning us for days about oppressive heat and humidity expected this weekend. Of course, being a holiday weekend, we’re sure many are planning to be outdoors and so are doctors. Dr. Ben Bowman is an E-R physician with the Methodist Germantown Emergency Department. “Anytime this time of year, especially heading into a holiday weekend, we’re always a… → Read More
City of Memphis explains why they made protesters leave City Hall
City officials told FOX13 they needed protesters to move because construction is set to begin at Memphis City Hall and the area needed to be cleared. → Read More
Black executive directors for nonprofits pushing officials for major changes
They want to see officials address issues of police brutality, over-policing, poverty wages, and systemic racism. → Read More
City of Memphis receives 49 mask noncompliance complaints over the weekend
Last week, an ordinance passed that requires face masks inside businesses, in public buildings, and when at the doctor. It also applies while riding or waiting on the bus. → Read More
Do you know who to call if your job isn’t following safety protocols?
There are two different numbers you can call. → Read More
Scam artists leave voicemails pretending to be local government
They’ll tell you there’s an issue that demands your attention, provide a number, and then a website. → Read More
Health officials caution against Independence Day gatherings
294 COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday. → Read More
Long-term care residents make up nearly 40 percent of COVID-19-related deaths in Tenn., data says
The Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force reinforced that nursing homes were still closed to visitors. → Read More
Governor Bill Lee visits Memphis COVID-19 testing sites
Data showed positive Tennessee COVID-19 cases were on the rise. → Read More
Doctors concerned people are ignoring serious health conditions due to COVID-19 worries
While people are trying to stay safe and healthy by avoiding seeking appropriate medical care and getting needed medications, they may end up in the hospital anyway. → Read More