Memphis officials want federal government to send vaccines directly to city
Push to have vaccines delivered directly to Memphis By Brandon Richard | January 26, 2021 at 5:57 PM CST - Updated January 26 at 6:16 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis city officials plan to ask the federal government to send COVID-19 vaccines directly to the city, bypassing state officials completely.
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“We are only receiving 8,000 to 9,000 doses on average a week,” said Memphis city councilman Chase Carlise.
That’s why on Tuesday, the Memphis City Council passed a resolution asking Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland to ask the federal government to start sending vaccines directly to the city going around the state.
County Commission approves limiting military equipment for SCSO
Shelby County Commission votes to restrict military hardware for SCSO By Kelli Cook | January 25, 2021 at 10:36 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 10:36 PM
âWeâre in the middle of not just the pandemic related to COVID-19 but in 2020 across the country and right here in Shelby County weâve recognized a pandemic of racial injustice,â said County Commissioner Tami Sawyer.
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However, the sheriff can receive military equipment such as rescue vehicles in the case of a natural disaster.
Any other request for military equipment must be approved by the commission by a simple majority vote within 14 days of the request being made.
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Mayor Strickland advises SCS superintendent to contact governor regarding proposed education funding bill (Source: Live 5 News) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | January 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM CST - Updated January 23 at 10:33 AM
Strickland says he doesnât have enough data to offer an opinion on in-person learning but he does offer this advice:
âBut what I say to this whole issue is letâs call time and letâs not tweet at each other, letâs talk to each other,â he said. âSo my recommendation to the folks at Shelby County Schools is, stop tweeting and call the governor.â
Tennessee lawmakers passed Leeâs plans to boost academics and increase teacher pay during a special education session this week.