Your noon national novel coronavirus update

By Elle Perry, Daily Memphian Updated: March 17, 2020 11:47 AM CT | Published: March 17, 2020 11:47 AM CT

It’s nearly noon in Memphis. Below is what national outlets are reporting about the coronavirus.

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Two Shelby County inmates tested for coronavirus

Results are expected back in five days for two inmates at the Shelby County Division of Corrections who have been isolated and tested for COVID-19, or the coronavirus, said Anthony Alexander, the director of the facility.

By Yolanda Jones March 17, 2020

EDGE adjusts for COVID-19

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board will still hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 18, but is changing locations because of the pandemic.

By Tom Bailey March 17, 2020

Public Safety
MPD officer killed by friendly fire, DA’s office says
City of Memphis
Mayor Young to propose property-tax hike, says city faces $30M shortfall
Education
Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt
Premium
MSCS asks City of Memphis for $25 million
Real Estate
Sterick and Dermon buildings, Lowenstein House will get new life

Your noon national novel coronavirus update

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Two Shelby County inmates tested for coronavirus

EDGE adjusts for COVID-19

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MPD officer killed by friendly fire, DA’s office says

Mayor Young to propose property-tax hike, says city faces $30M shortfall

Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt

MSCS asks City of Memphis for $25 million

Sterick and Dermon buildings, Lowenstein House will get new life