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Memphis Kindness Blog: Mike Conley donates to CodeCrew
Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley donated to CodeCrew. The funds will help provide laptops and supplies for students who may need them for distance learning.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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May 2020
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Hospitals can resume elective surgeries
As Gov. Bill Lee addresses the latest developments, Tennessee Department of Health announces 251 more confirmed coronavirus cases and three more deaths resulting from the disease.
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Education Germantown Elementary School addition denied by Board of Zoning Appeals
Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request by SCS that would allow a 22,000 square-foot addition at Germantown Elementary School. Board members cited concerns with potential enrollment increases and traffic concerns.
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Germantown Germantown approves continuing budget resolution, water tower design firm
Germantown aldermen voted for a continuing resolution to its budget on Monday. Additionally, they approved a professional services agreement for a new water tower design.
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Coronavirus Mother’s Day restaurant crowds smaller than usual
Even Mother's Day didn't lure crowds into area restaurants. This weekend is the first since social distancing began that Shelby County dining establishments could welcome guests for sit-down meals. But many opted for take-out.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 10: Miss. cases top 9,500; Tenn. near 15,000
Mississippi has confirmed 123 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 9,501. Tennessee reports 217 new cases, for a total of 14,985.
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Metro Germantown begins reviewing new water tower
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing the first step to place a water tower on the east side of the city.
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Education Germantown Elementary addition seeks Board of Zoning Appeals approval
Germantown Elementary wants to replace 10 portables with more classrooms in a 22,000-square-foot building. Although the district says it won't increase traffic neighbors have concerns.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 28: Watch interview with Shantelle Leatherwood
The CEO of Christ Community Health Services discusses her organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 29: How the 38118 ZIP code became a coronavirus ‘hot spot’
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in 38118 is between 13.1% to 19%. That’s the highest of any ZIP code in Shelby County, according to data from the Shelby County Health Department.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill
Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Dental offices, bowling alleys set to reopen
The state has been working with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry to allow dentists to open starting Wednesday, the governor said. Small recreational facilities such as bowling alleys and putt-putt golf can reopen Friday.
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Suburbs Suburban schools plan ways to celebrate seniors
Suburban districts are each taking a different approach to celebrate seniors' academic achievements in the midst of coronavirus and social distancing guidelines. Some are still hopeful for a traditional graduation ceremony.
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Germantown Germantown endorses rezoning 3 acres near Forest Hill Elementary
Germantown's Planning Commission endorsed rezoning three acres that will become part of John Duke's larger Wilder at Forest Hill subdivision north of Forest Hill Elementary School.
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Collierville Collierville names Dale Lane police chief
Collierville appointed Dale Lane as its next chief of police. Lane succeeds Chief David Tillner, who retired following complaints of low morale and lack of direction in the department.
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Coronavirus Faces fill pews of St. Patrick’s, even when nearly empty
St. Patrick Catholic Church has been streaming its services on Sundays due to the suspension of public mass. But parishioners' pictures are taped to the pews while they gather apart for worship. Public Mass has been suspended until May 16 by a decree of Memphis Bishop David Talley.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 3: 8,331 Tennesseans tested since Saturday.
Tennessee Department of Health reports 516 new coronavirus cases for a total of 13,177. So far the state has tested a total of 204,607, up 8,331 since Saturday. There have been 5,814 recoveries and 210 deaths.
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Germantown Houston High student honors healthcare workers with senior project
One Houston High junior decided he could get a head start on his senior capstone project. He took the opportunity to give back to healthcare workers.
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April 2020
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Coronavirus Shelby County reopening date ‘very close’ but still vague as suburbs grow restless
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter says businesses should begin to prepare. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says a countywide alliance of mayors remains intact despite some rumblings in the suburbs.
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Coronavirus First phase reopening plans include restaurants, retail and elective surgery
The mayors of Shelby County and all seven of its cities and towns have agreed on a plan for reopening businesses after 14 days of a stable or declining number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. But the math isn’t as simple as counting the numbers of cases and marking off days on a calendar.
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Collierville Collierville Schools approves budget in virtual meeting
The pandemic creates funding challenges, but the district expects federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additionally, the 2020 fund balance will help alleviate obstacles.
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Germantown Dogwood cell tower receives final approval in virtual meeting
Germantown aldermen gave final approval for a long debated cell tower. The tower will be placed at Dogwood School
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CoronavirusCoronavirus live blog: Tennessee reports largest daily COVID-19 increase, 9,667 cases in the state
Tennessee added 478 coronavirus cases to its total Sunday for a total of 9,667 cases. This is the largest daily increase since the first case of coronavirus was announced in Tennessee.
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