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The 901: Should we drop mask restrictions?; fall virtual school options ; Tigers roster focus Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal Good morning Memphis. We re basking in another summer-like day as we get ready for a big Grizzlies-Trail Blazers game tonight that could have playoff implications. But first, we re talking about mask requirements and when it might be time to lower restrictions. To mask or not mask, that is the question Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said it is possible changes will be made to the county’s COVID-19 regulations, including eliminating the mask mandate, to align them more closely with the state, our Katherine Burgess, Sam Hardiman and Corinne Kennedy report. ....
But first, we re talking about mask requirements and when it might be time to lower restrictions. To mask or not mask, that is the question Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said it is possible changes will be made to the county’s COVID-19 regulations, including eliminating the mask mandate, to align them more closely with the state, our Katherine Burgess, Sam Hardiman and Corinne Kennedy report. Earlier Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he requested mayors of the six counties with independent health departments remove any remaining mask mandates and business restrictions before Memorial Day Weekend. “Our hope is to be able to do that and be fully aligned with the state and best advice from federal authorities,” Harris said. “The virus doesn’t know any boundaries so it’s better practice to have a consistent approach across our state and nation.” ....
Mizzou Hoops still looking to add to next year’s roster Share this story Mizzou follows up big weekend with more ‘crootin Cuonzo Martin and his staff had a big weekend in their continued efforts to revamp the Mizzou Hoops roster, and it would appear they’re not finished (duh.) After the official signing of Amari Davis, along with the commitments of DaJuan Gordon and Jarron “Boogie” Coleman, Mizzou could still use some help on the interior to bolster the likes of Kobe Brown, Jordan Wilmore and Yaya Keita. They’re surely in on more than one player, but a new name popped up on Monday, one that Tiger fans saw earlier this past season. ....
But first we re focusing on the race to vaccinate children as a path toward herd immunity. As COVID-19 vaccinations progress, one key demographic remains largely unvaccinated: children. Globally, and in Memphis, kids make up about a quarter of the population, our Laura Testino and Corrine Kennedy report in this story. Until that key population is inoculated, reaching herd immunity already a fluid and elusive target will be almost impossible, medical experts said. Getting safe and effective vaccines for younger age groups will be essential to ending the pandemic and returning to any sense of normal, they reported. MPD director search delayed; Mike Ryall named interim director ....