Shelby County confirms 49 new cases of coronavirus
The county’s overall positivity rate continues a decline, at 6.87%, as of Friday morning.
Jared Boyd
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May 2020
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Arts & Culture Mural of a masked man makes a statement
Muralist and tattoo artist David Yancy III says his painting on a Lamar Avenue wall is "something that people can think about."
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High School Sports Ridgeway basketball coach Wes Henning arrested on sexual battery charge
An alleged incident of sexual battery by a four-time state championship high school basketball coach occurred last month.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 23: Shelby County reports 100 new cases, one death
In Shelby County, 1,865 new tests were allocated between Friday and Saturday morning, with a rate of positivity at 5.3%.
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Music Tori’s Story: LGBTQ rapper reclaims her identities
She may not be the world's best rapper, says Tori WhoDat, but she tries to be "true and honest, letting everything I do be led with love and showing respect.”
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Coronavirus New COVID-19 cases rise to 100; leaders advise holiday weekend caution
Shelby County officials have pointed to recent holidays as potential cause for brief upticks in COVID-19 exposure. With Memorial Day on the horizon, they advise caution.
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Coronavirus Overall COVID-19 positivity rate continues decline despite increase of cases
With 49 new cases in Shelby County between Thursday and Friday, the overall rate of positivity continues its fall well below 10%.
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Music Gospel soul singer meditates on Memphis in new single
Evvie McKinney left Memphis to pursue her career as a gospel artist with crossover appeal. Her new single "Bring the Whole Hood" finds her looking back to Memphis for inspiration.
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Coronavirus Health department reports 115 new cases, one death in Shelby County
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 115 new cases of COVID-19 in its Saturday morning release, as the number of new tests rose.
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Music Hi-Tone moves to new location on Cleveland
The popular music venue’s owner Brian “Skinny” McCabe is putting the finishing touches on a new two-story entertainment complex, and its first major event is already scheduled.
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June 2020
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Arts & Culture Joymaker conference offers strategies for home office happiness
Lori Spicer Robertson found a way to keep her family engaged in isolation. With her Joymaker conference, she hopes to help others share strategies for work-life balance during the pandemic.
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Music Jim Green’s legacy echoes through venues small and large
Longtime entertainment booker and concert promoter Jim Green died Monday, June 1, after a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
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Arts & Culture Online expo celebrates black entrepreneurs in Memphis
On June 19, event planner Cynthia Daniels is hosting an online market for African American makers to sell their wares, crafts and services.
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Protest live blog: Night of protests ends peacefully, before curfew
Protests began early Saturday with two events (one was billed as a rally) occurring in Collierville.
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MusicCountry-soul duet raises voices for racial harmony
Local country singer Lance McDaniel invited Bar-Kays lead vocalist Chris Johnson to sing with him on “Skin,” a timely ode addressing racial dysfunction in America.
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Spirit of Memphis Pride Ride shows solidarity for black lives
Members of Memphis’ LGBTQ community rode from Midtown to Downtown to express their support for local black activists in a protest against police violence.
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Metro 18th night of unrest: Smaller crowd focuses on restaurants
At North Main Street and Monroe Avenue protesters outside a dining establishment block traffic, while DeVante Hill's march confronts a counter demonstration by Black Hebrew Israelites at I Am A Man Plaza.
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Food Flight Restaurant responds to allegations of prejudice
Flight co-owner Russ Graham said in a statement to The Daily Memphian: "We have learned of accusations of discriminatory behavior at Flight. These accusations were posted online, and we are committed to determine their validity."
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Arts & Culture ‘Bluff City Law’ canceled, but more Memphis star turns may result
State and local film officials think NBC's experience with the Memphis-made television drama will reap future rewards.
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Music Stax Museum to reopen June 18
The museum will require staff and guests to wear masks, and will have cashless transaction points and sneeze guards.
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Music Rhodes students publish guide for music cities in crisis
"The Music Cities Guide to Recovery" is designed to help music cities use artists as a resource during public crises.
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Arts & Culture Founders of Brown Missionary Baptist, once enslaved, inspire descendants
As Juneteenth arrives, city prosecutor Errol Harmon traces his family’s history. His ancestors, formerly enslaved, founded Brown Missionary Baptist Church, one of the Memphis area’s largest and most prominent black churches.
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Coronavirus SCHD reports largest increase of new COVID-19 cases
With daily COVID-19 numbers continuing their rise throughout the county, the Shelby County Health Department reports their largest increase of new cases.
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Arts & Culture Bus tour of Memphis’ black history adapts to social distancing
A Tour of Possibilities is rolling once again, after being closed due to the pandemic. Now, the tour guide talks via Zoom to customers in their cars.
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Performing Arts Deaf comedian, actor finds common ground with hearing audiences
Harold Foxx was the first deaf comedian at the Laugh Factory and attended the comedy institution The Groundlings Theatre & School. In his shows, he says, “It’s a deaf man, calling it like it is.”
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