Coronavirus live blog, April 9: State reports 4,634 cases, 94 deaths
The Tennessee Department of Health puts the Shelby County coronavirus case number at 1,006.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a May 2018 graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and has covered Germantown since May 2018.
500 articles by Abigail Warren :
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April 2020
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 9: Easter Bunny deemed essential in Collierville
Collierville's mayor has said so long as the Easter Bunny "washes his paws," he may leave treats for children this year.
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Germantown rallies to ‘Feed the Frontline’
The Germantown community has laid aside anything that might divide them to rally around healthcare workers and make sure they are well-fed as they continue to care for those in hospitals and those with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Live Blog, April 8: COVID-19 claims life of FedEx pilot
There have been 449 hospitalizations statewide and 592 people have recovered from the disease.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 8: Blue lights to honor health care workers
Landmarks across the United States – including the Hernando DeSoto Bridge and Big River Crossing – are shining blue lights to stand in solidarity with health care workers and honor them.
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Panera Bread adds grocery to services
Many restaurants have seen a drop in sales as dining rooms are closed and the only option is carry out, drive-thru or pick-up. -
Easter bunny to visit Germantown homes
Germantown residents can sign up for a drive-by visit from the Easter rabbit.
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Free portraits for health care workers
A Collierville photographer offers free porch portrait sessions to families of health care workers.
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Blue lights honor health care workers
The Hernando DeSoto Bridge, Big River Crossing and landmarks across the United States are shining blue lights to stand in solidarity with health care workers.
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Memphis kindness blog, April 7: Old Dominick produces hand sanitizer
Old Dominick has begun producing hand sanitizer at its Downtown distillery to help protect some most vulnerable to the coronavirus in the Memphis community.
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Coronavirus Live Blog, April 7: Tennessee at 4,138 cases, 72 deaths
Shelby County has 19 fatalities compared to 9 in Davidson County.
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Germantown finance commission endorses extending current budget
Germantown's finance commission will review the 2020-21 budget later in the summer. For now, the commission recommends aldermen adopt resolution continue under the current budget.
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Madonna Learning Center, Memphis Oral School for the Deaf move online
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf and Madonna Learning Center are confronting unique online learning challenges.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 2: Shelby County at 638 cases, 7 deaths
Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 2: Food Bank, Salvation Army respond to crisis
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 1: Collierville neighbors roll up their sleeves
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Future of Germantown Country Club anybody’s guess after developer pulls out
While an Arizona developer's decision to pull out of plans to purchase the Germantown Country Club property has some hoping the city might re-enter the picture, at least one alderman thinks that's unlikely.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 1: Marshall Co. Schools suspends meal plan
Health Department medical director Dr. Bruce Randolph said 5,506 have been tested, with 9% positive.
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