Stores abuzz as uncertainty surrounds Health Department order
Shoppers grabbed holiday essentials and last-minute items as a Safer at Home order looms.
Daja E. Henry
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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December 2020
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Public Safety ‘Tentative resolution’ reached in case alleging improper COVID practices at Shelby County Jail
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, Dec. 23, it has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit alleging failure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the Shelby County Jail.
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Business Shelby County hospital capacity reflects post-holiday surge
Shelby County’s hospital beds are filling up even though the county has one of the lowest new case rates in Tennessee, according to a New York Times database.
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January 2021
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Coronavirus Black community leaders combat distrust in COVID vaccine
A fraught relationship between African Americans and the medical community has meant an uphill battle in building trust for the COVID-19 vaccine, but there are those in the community working to bridge that gap.
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Education Civil rights pioneer Miriam DeCosta-Willis dies at 86
Dr. Miriam DeCosta-Willis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of gender and racial equality, has died at age 86.
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Metro Surrounding Tennessee counties out of vaccine as Shelby resumes
While Shelby County is resuming distribution of its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, surrounding Tennessee counties are out.
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City of Memphis Organizations commemorate King’s legacy with socially distant service
Groups are finding virtual ways to serve for the MLK holiday this year because of the pandemic.
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City of Memphis Anonymous donors to fund Universal Parenting Place
Anonymous donors are willing to fund the operation of a Universal Parenting Place, if they can find a qualified site operator.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 225 new cases and 11 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 225 new coronavirus cases and 11 virus-related deaths Sunday, Jan. 31.
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February 2021
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Coronavirus Health care workers among those reluctant to get vaccinated
Despite public health experts’ pleas to get vaccinated, health care workers are among a third of reluctant Americans wanting to wait to get a COVID-19 shot.
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Business Walmart stores to offer vaccine as early as Wednesday
Vaccine distribution will begin this week at Walmart locations across Shelby County, some as early as Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Dr. Jon McCullers gives practical picture of pandemic response
In an address to the Memphis Rotary Club, Dr. Jon McCullers gave a practical picture of the road ahead for Shelby County’s pandemic response in 2021.
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CoronavirusWhat Shelby County can learn from vaccine rollout across the nation
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, here’s what Shelby County can learn from other areas around the nation.
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CoronavirusFew people at Pipkin as site closed to those seeking first dose
Traffic at the Pipkin Building for COVID-19 vaccines was at a trickle Tuesday because the site was only available for the few ready for a second dose.
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Coronavirus Vaccination advances with second doses at Pipkin, first doses continue at other locations
Second-dose shots at the Pipkin Center this week will not hinder distribution of the first dose as many still await vaccination, officials said.
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Coronavirus Southaven church hosts blood drive as pandemic ravages supply
Brown Baptist Church in Southaven is hosting a blood drive to combat the nationwide blood shortage that has been worsened by the pandemic.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 319 new cases and 7 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 319 new coronavirus cases and 7 additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 7.
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Metro The Haven will provide comfort, resources for those with HIV/AIDS
Friends for Life opened The Haven, its larger HIV/AIDS outreach and support center, near the University of Memphis Sunday, Feb. 7, on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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CoronavirusFrustration mounts among Memphians seeking second dose of COVID-19 vaccines
Many Memphians are growing frustrated and the gap between those receiving first and second doses is widening.
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Education Tributes pour in for Ken Taylor, political strategist and activist
Ken Taylor, a well-known politico and education advocate, died Monday at age 36.
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Coronavirus COVID cases under 200, 1 new death reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 180 new cases and one additional virus-related death Sunday.
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City of Memphis Memphians prepare for rare snowstorm
Some savored the unusual weather, including a couple having a Valentine’s Day wedding, while others stormed stores to stock up.
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Education Teachers jump at last-minute vaccination offer
After a late-night notification, teachers braved Monday’s weather to receive expiring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Education SCS Superintendent Joris Ray receives vaccine alongside teachers
When Shelby County Schools teachers got vaccinated after a surprise last-minute availability, Superintendent Joris Ray “took the opportunity to stand with” them.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Case counts under 100 for fifth day straight
There have been 104,364 vaccines administered in Shelby County, with 74,619 people receiving at least a first dose, and the remaining 29,745 doses given to people who are now fully vaccinated after receiving a second dose.
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