Coronavirus live blog May 16: Shelby County confirms 72 new cases, 2 deaths
As of Saturday morning, 2,375 people in Shelby County are considered as having recovered from COVID-19.
Jared Boyd
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May 2020
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Metro Record week for testing falls short of goal, but positive rate still declines
Still short of the goal of 2,400 tests per day, a record-breaking week of tests finds continued decline in positivity.
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Music Don Bryant’s soul music endured decades; now it’s got to outlast a pandemic
The release of Bryant’s third full-length album, “You Make Me Feel,” has been delayed until June. He hopes he'll be able to support it on a concert stage.
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Music Rhodes College to release musical collaboration with elementary school choir
In partnership with Grahamwood Elementary, Rhodes College's Mike Curb Institute is releasing a digital single that drew on the talents of fifth graders.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis College of Art celebrates final commencement via Facebook
A class of 50 graduates were honored through a prerecorded program of remarks and awards during a Facebook Live ceremony, the final graduation of Memphis College of Art's 84-year history.
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Coronavirus live blog: 2,038 confirmed cases in Shelby County, 44 deaths
The number of cases in Shelby County increased by 57 since the Health Department last reported numbers on Friday, April 24.
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Coronavirus live blog, May 9: County reports 27 new cases of COVID-19, one death
Shelby County's positivity for new cases is at 4.3%.
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Coronavirus Significant drop-off of new tests maintains declining positivity rate
Though Shelby County returned only 616 new tests, the rate of positivity for those screened for COVID-19 remained well under the current average of 8%.
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Education Incarnation School to close due to low enrollment
Reverend Jacek Kowal cited changing demographics in Collierville, competing private schools and COVID-19 among factors which led to decision to shut school doors.
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Arts & Culture English is her second language; she’s been signing since she was 1
Brenda Cash, a child of deaf parents, uses her first language as an advantage for those unable to access valuable medical information during COVID-19.
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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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Music Bartlett’s Mandi Thomas eliminated from ‘The Voice’
The latest Mid-South participant on "The Voice" won't continue in the competition. Mandi Thomas performed her rendition of Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance" from her home in Bartlett.
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Music Bartlett native sings from home in ‘The Voice’ finals
Local vocal coach Mandi Thomas performed in the Top 17 round of the 18th season of NBC's "The Voice" on Monday, May 4. On the results episode at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, the artists will be pared down to the Top 9.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Shelby County reports 98 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths
In Shelby County, 53 individuals have died from the virus.
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Coronavirus Food drive helps stock stranded international students’ pantries
When a group of local Malaysian-American professionals heard that University of Memphis' international students were having trouble keeping food on their plates, they banded together to stage a food drive.
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Coronavirus Positivity rate still slowing after 30,000 COVID-19 tests in Shelby County
As Shelby County approaches the beginning of "Back to Business" on Monday, 30,000 tests have been administered in the area. A downward trend in the percentage of positivity points to slower spreads of COVID-19, despite rising totals of infected citizens.
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Music Memphis musicians construct album inspired by isolation
Longtime Memphis musicians Jeff Hulett and Jacob Church worked remotely to conceive their new collaborative album, "Safe @ Home." The songs explore themes related to isolation, anxiety and hope in an era of social distancing.
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April 2020
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North Memphis Frayser residents turn gas giveaway into dance party
Ron Redwing and Golden Gate Cathedral set out to ease a financial burden for residents in Frayser, but the addition of music made for a timely party at the pump.
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BusinessDaughter of Sisterhood Showcase founder creates online expo for black women
Christina Stevison looked to her mother, late magazine publisher and entrepreneur Tina Birchett, for inspiration in developing an online workshop with the look and feel of Memphis' annual Sisterhood Showcase expo.
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Coronavirus Clergy across several faiths issue unified response to pandemic
Assembled by Church Health Center's Dr. G. Scott Morris, leaders of several large local faith communities, across various religions, drafted a single statement in response to COVID-19 and the reopening of Shelby County.
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Music Live at the Garden announces cancellation
Organizers with Memphis Botanic Garden have announced the cancellation of their 20th annual "Live at the Garden" concert series.
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Health Care Governor visits Memphis clinic, field hospital ahead of statewide reopening
At Christ Community Health Services' Frayser clinic, Lee said the focus of his weekend trip to Memphis is to inspire hope and enthusiasm for testing in under-resourced communities.
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Music The Lumineers, Liam Gallagher among acts dropping out of BSMF lineup
Festival organizers say the majority of previously announced acts will remain on-board for the rescheduled Beale Street Music Festival in October. A revised lineup announcement with replacement acts is planned for June.
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Music Billboard names Rhodes College among ‘Top Music Business Schools’
Even without a traditional music business major, Rhodes College and its Mike Curb Institute have allowed students opportunities within the music industry professionals, earning national recognition.
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Visual Arts Exhibition project brings conversational art to Fourth Bluff
Tri-Star Arts, a statewide arts organization, specializes in experiences that combine local and national art. In lieu of a large opening, they are inviting Memphians to view their most recent exhibition at their own leisure, online or on a walk through Downtown.
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