DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) -- President Joe Biden unveiled his massive infrastructure and jobs plan last week, which could provide much-needed help to the Mid-South.But two top Republicans in Mississippi are speaking out against the president’s plan.Biden says it’s time to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, from crumbling roads and bridges to the aging electric grid.He proposed a $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and wants to raise corporate taxes to pay for it.More: “It’s big, yes. It’s bold, yes, and we can get it done,” said Biden. “It’s not a plan that tinkers around the...…DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) -- President Joe Biden unveiled his massive infrastructure and jobs plan last week, which could provide much-needed help to the Mid-South.But two top Republicans in Mississippi are speaking out against the president’s plan.Biden says it’s time to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, from crumbling roads and bridges to the aging electric grid.He proposed a $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and wants to raise corporate taxes to pay for it.More: “It’s big, yes. It’s bold, yes, and we can get it done,” said Biden. “It’s not a plan that tinkers around the...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - President Joe Biden plans to sign the COVID-19 relief bill Congress passed into law on Friday.The bill includes a child tax credit that Biden says will be a game-changer for struggling families.The child tax credit is something families normally get every year, but the relief bill increases the amount and provides an advanced payout.The child tax credit will be increased to $3,000 per child between ages six and 17 and $3,600 for children age five and under.Biden says he wanted to target child poverty.Related | “Taken all together, this plan is going to make it...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - President Joe Biden plans to sign the COVID-19 relief bill Congress passed into law on Friday.The bill includes a child tax credit that Biden says will be a game-changer for struggling families.The child tax credit is something families normally get every year, but the relief bill increases the amount and provides an advanced payout.The child tax credit will be increased to $3,000 per child between ages six and 17 and $3,600 for children age five and under.Biden says he wanted to target child poverty.Related | “Taken all together, this plan is going to make it...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis City Council is considering a proposal to ban the sale of pets at retail stores.It comes as Petland, a national retail pet store chain, has plans to open shop on North Germantown Parkway.Animal rights groups in Memphis are pushing to stop the store, and others like it, from being able to sell pets.“The reason being is there’s a strong evidence base that these animals are coming from puppy mills,” said Alexis Pugh, director of Memphis Animal Services (MAS). “We also know that there are a lot of health concerns that have been presented with animals that are...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis City Council is considering a proposal to ban the sale of pets at retail stores.It comes as Petland, a national retail pet store chain, has plans to open shop on North Germantown Parkway.Animal rights groups in Memphis are pushing to stop the store, and others like it, from being able to sell pets.“The reason being is there’s a strong evidence base that these animals are coming from puppy mills,” said Alexis Pugh, director of Memphis Animal Services (MAS). “We also know that there are a lot of health concerns that have been presented with animals that are...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Despite new data suggesting COVID-19 learning loss wasn’t as severe as predicted, state leaders continue to use old data, which some have called misleading, to pressure school districts like Shelby County Schools to reopen for in-person classes.In a speech to legislators last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said preliminary data showed a 50% decrease in reading proficiency and a 65% decrease in math proficiency for third graders.The governor’s office also cited the same figures in a press release in late December, announcing a .“Preliminary data projects an estimated...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Despite new data suggesting COVID-19 learning loss wasn’t as severe as predicted, state leaders continue to use old data, which some have called misleading, to pressure school districts like Shelby County Schools to reopen for in-person classes.In a speech to legislators last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said preliminary data showed a 50% decrease in reading proficiency and a 65% decrease in math proficiency for third graders.The governor’s office also cited the same figures in a press release in late December, announcing a .“Preliminary data projects an estimated...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As COVID-19 cases continue rising throughout the Mid-South, health experts remain concerned about hospital capacity.Numbers from the Tennessee Health Department show since Tuesday more than 400 people in the state have been hospitalized with COVID-19.The latest data shows fewer than 300 ICU beds are available across the state. More than 400 beds were available in early July.In Mississippi, the numbers are more troubling.The state reported 1,434 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.Officials say 961 are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Mississippi. Another 211 have suspected...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As COVID-19 cases continue rising throughout the Mid-South, health experts remain concerned about hospital capacity.Numbers from the Tennessee Health Department show since Tuesday more than 400 people in the state have been hospitalized with COVID-19.The latest data shows fewer than 300 ICU beds are available across the state. More than 400 beds were available in early July.In Mississippi, the numbers are more troubling.The state reported 1,434 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.Officials say 961 are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Mississippi. Another 211 have suspected...WW…