The Early Word: Memphis’ broadband plan; changes coming to Summer and National
There’s a plan under development to bring broadband to parts of Memphis that lack access and expect changes soon at Summer Avenue and National Street.
Elle Perry
Arts and Culture Editor
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Metro The Early Word: Visions for Memphis’ vacant skyscrapers; aviation and coding education
Visions for two of Memphis’ vacant skyscrapers will take shape and students in Shelby County are getting prepared for careers in aviation and software development.
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May 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Six new deaths reported
The day’s positivity rate is 4.1%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: About 65 new cases reported
For the second day in a row, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer that 100 new coronavirus cases.
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Visual Arts Armed with a new name, arts organization hopes to make Memphis a cultural beacon
After a year-long programming hiatus, an Orange Mound-based art organization is back.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Fewer than 80 new cases reported
The day’s positivity rate was also less than 2%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported.
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April 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 187 new cases reported
The 187 cases come from 2,795 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 175 new cases reported
The 175 cases come from 2,947 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.9%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 115 new cases reported
The 113 new cases come from 1,666 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.8%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 120 new cases reported
The 118 cases come from 948 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 12.4%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
The 153 cases come from 1,784 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.6%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Ten new deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and nearly 200 new coronavirus cases on Friday, April 23.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases over 100, one new death
The new cases and tests gave the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases dip to under 70
The number of new coronavirus cases reported today is the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.
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CoronavirusSouthwest opening Frayser COVID-19 vaccine site
According to Shelby County Health Department, ZIP code 38127 has among the highest coronavirus cases rates in the county, has produced more variant cases than any other ZIP code in the county per 100,000 and is one of the least-vaccinated areas in the county.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported
The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Another day of fewer than 150 new cases
The 148 cases come from 1,609 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 9.2%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: New cases under 150 again
The 111 new cases come from 971 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.43%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Nearly 200 new cases reported
The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
After three days of new coronavirus cases under 100, the numbers were up a bit on Thursday, April 8.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Second day in a row of fewer than 60 new cases
One new coronavirus-related death was reported Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Case rate drops by about half from 7-day average
The 55 new cases come from less than 900 tests; the day’s positivity rate is 6.4%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Another day of new cases under 100
The 76 new cases come from 1,180 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.4%.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Highest number of new cases in nearly a month
The 175 new cases come from 3,235 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.4%.
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