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‘Transformative leader’ Rudd steps down as U of M president
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd announced Wednesday, March 10, that this year would be his last year in the position.
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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March 2021
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Metro Freedom Preparatory Academy schools to reopen March 8
Freedom Preparatory Academy charter schools will re-open their school buildings, starting with kindergarten and first- graders, Monday, March 8.
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Metro SCS students return to classrooms for first time in a year
Monday was the first day of in-person classes for Shelby County Schools.
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February 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 136 cases, no new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 136 new cases and no additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 28.
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Metro Emotions mixed as SCS students head back to buildings
SCS teachers are preparing to be joined in their classrooms by students for the first time in nearly a year.
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Metro SCS teachers get vaccinated before return to in-person classes
Shelby County Schools teachers received vaccines beginning Wednesday, just days before their students return to classrooms March 1.
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Metro More than 6,000 SCS employees set to receive vaccines this week
Just before schools are set to open next week, more than 6,000 Shelby County Schools employees will receive their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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City of Memphis MLGW to suspend nonpayment cutoffs; boil water advisory ongoing
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will suspend service cutoffs for nonpayment until further notice and extend its pandemic payment plan option. The boil water advisory remains in effect.
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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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Metro 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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Metro 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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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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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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Metro 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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MetroFrustration 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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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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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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Neighborhoods 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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Metro 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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MetroFew 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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MetroWhat 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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Metro 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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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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Metro 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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January 2021
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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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