By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 12, 2020 10:43 AM CT | Published: March 12, 2020 10:20 AM CT
With fear of the coronavirus sweeping the nation, Gov. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency Thursday, March 12, issuing an executive order to pull down more federal money to deal with the disease.
Calvary Lenten Waffle Shop, an institution in Memphis since 1928, is canceling all lunches and speakers for the rest of the season, according to Rector Scott Walters at Calvary Episcopal Church.
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