Preservation organization to plant native trees across Memphis
Neighborhood Preservation Inc., is celebrating Earth Day with a pledge to plant trees in vacant lots across Memphis.
Jared Boyd
Reporter
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April 2020
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Spirit of Memphis Billboards around town inspire, encourage during social distancing
In lieu of advertising services, some local businesses are using billboards to inform and inspire Memphians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Metro Number of Shelby COVID-19 cases rises 115 in a day
After confirming 1,616 cases on Friday morning, the Shelby County Health Department reported an increase of 115 cases on Saturday.
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Music Friends, family remember Knox Phillips as more than a music man
Following the heritage set by his father, Sam Phillips, music man Knox Phillips carried on the family legacy, his love for Memphis and its music. Knox Phillips died Wednesday night.
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Coronavirus Isolation a potential risk to citizens fighting alcoholism
Local experts have pinpointed isolation as a foil to alcohol addiction treatment. During social distancing and a paused economy, fighting alcohol dependency can be an uphill battle.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: 1,147 cases confirmed in Shelby County
The best-case scenario assumes statewide testing and improved contact tracing.
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Easter Bunny drive-by brings community together in spirit
Germantown Parks and Recreation staffers visited families on their lawns for an Easter celebration, modified for social distancing.
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Coronavirus Health Department: COVID-19 surge expected in late May or early June
In Saturday's COVID-19 Task Force briefing, officials shared information regarding hospital preparedness for a surge, as well as insight into predicting when the surge will come.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 10: Vanderbilt model suggests mid-May to mid-June peak, depending on behavior
The best-case scenario assumes statewide testing and improved contact tracing.
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City of Memphis Health officials note diminishing COVID-19 intensity, but urge vigilance
COVID-19 Task Force briefing revealed rate of the novel coronavirus spread is slowing, but officials reiterate that citizens shouldn't relax on social distancing.
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Education Z-Bo fills SCS mobile pantry with sizable food donation
The former Memphis Grizzlies forward donated $10,000 toward feeding students who are at home from school in April.
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MusicMemphis music teachers honored by Country Music Association
Two Mid-South teachers were among 30 winners nationally of the CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence award. The ceremony was delayed until fall.
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Business Slingshot Memphis attempts comprehensive approach to COVID-19 response
Slingshot Memphis' Knowledge Brief outlines specific needs for each of its community partners, in the wake of the global pandemic.
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City of Memphis Keep your distance: Packing parks during pandemic not permitted
Following restrictions set in place by Mayor Jim Strickland, public park-goers appear to be adhering to social distancing standards.
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Shelby County Health official: Adhering to social distancing guidelines crucial
In the Saturday afternoon address, a Shelby County Health Department official provided context for the importance of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's "Safer in Place" executive order as well as updates and responses to local cases and national health recommendations.
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Arts & Culture Memphis native’s virtual conference proves networking still matters
Nearly 4,500 people logged on to QuarantineCon, an online professional development conference co-founded by Memphis native Scooter Taylor.
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MusicMemphis artists bring authenticity to Netflix’s ‘Uncorked’
Actor Princeton Echols, rapper Marco Pavé and producer Adrian Ford are among the familiar Memphis faces seen and heard in Netflix's hit feature film, “Uncorked,” about a Bluff City family.
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March 2020
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MusicSelect-O-Hits: In tune with Memphis music for 60 years
“There wouldn’t have been a Select-O-Hits had Jerry Lee not married his 13-year-old first cousin,” Johnny Phillips said of the family-run business that has transitioned from vinyl to cassettes to CD's to digital production. “Who would’ve thought that?”
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Performing Arts Modern troubadours: Musicians deliver on doorsteps, lawns
Like a “Memphis music milkman,” artist Graham Winchester makes personal deliveries of his new vinyl single, while Opera Memphis vocalists take requests for outdoor neighborhood performances.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis Tourism to host virtual music festival to aid local musicians
The free event will include headlining performances from Southern Avenue, MonoNeon and Ben Nichols of Lucero.
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Spirit of Memphis Photographer documents social distancing with photos from afar
Jamie Harmon's photography career has always been about connecting with Memphians. With citizens stuck inside, he came up with a way to keep capturing life around town.
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Arts & Culture ‘Uncorked’ gives Netflix viewers a taste of wine, ribs, Memphis
The film, set in Memphis, stars Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash, and debuts on Friday, March 27.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus daily blog, March 21: Health official says spread continuing in families, workplaces
The total number of Shelby County cases is up to 42, and the Shelby County Health Department says the increase is "not unexpected because testing has increased, especially by commercial laboratories.”
•MATA to implement social distancing on buses, trolleys
• Gibson’s Donuts to close temporarily
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Health Care Christ Community holds drive-thru COVID-19 testing
The organization administered tests to 50 patients, after pooling together resources from throughout its citywide clinics, as test supplies are still in global scarcity.
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