Pandemic may have birthed a baby boom
Is the COVID-19 pandemic responsible for a so-called baby boom? At least one large Shelby County OBGYN practice has seen a significant uptick in prenatal visits since the lockdown began in March.
Don Wade
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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September 2020
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Visual Arts A documentary preserves memories of Coach Jerry C. Johnson and LOC’s 1975 national title
Memphis director Morreco Coleman’s “1st Forgotten Champions,” about the life of legendary LOC coach Jerry C. Johnson and his Division III national title team, is part of the International Black Film Festival, available for online viewing Oct. 1.
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October 2020
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SportsSports Notebook: NBA bubble may live on, and R.I.P. ‘Gibby’
Also: Vince Carter is a good sport, and this is what Patrick Mahomes should be called.
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Spirit of Memphis Salvation Army could use a little help saving Christmas
Local Salvation Army leaders brace for contributions to drop this year. But donors can still give dollars at kettle901.org or adopt an angel at angeltreememphis.org.
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Public Safety Meeting in the middle: ‘Who doesn’t want less juvenile crime?’
Mercy for young criminals and rehabilitation needn’t be at odds with justice for victims, but those those working with Shelby County Juvenile Court face challenges.
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Elections For out-of-town college students, act of voting is its own statement
Absentee voting provides an extra layer of challenge for young voters just trying to be a part of the electoral process.
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State Government State of Tennessee’s bet on mobile sports gaming about to go live
After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1.
Related Story: Tennessee online sports betting preview: Launch incentives
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November 2020
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Metro From Rhodes to Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett’s friends see same, smart, humble woman
When she came to Rhodes Colleges 30 years ago, no one could have known Amy Coney Barrett would become the fifth woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But when friends look back at those days now, it all sort of makes sense.
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Elections Hagerty takes Tennessee Senate seat over Bradshaw
Republican Bill Hagerty handily defeated Democratic Memphis environmental activist Marquita Bradshaw Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Lamar Alexander, bringing to an end the surprise run for the seat that Bradshaw began with a primary upset of Nashville attorney James Mackler.
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Elections In a year of uncertainty, presidential outcome fits the pattern
Millions of voters put aside worries about the virus — and some long lines — to turn out in person, joining 102 million fellow Americans who voted days or weeks earlier, a record number that represented 73% of the total vote in the 2016 presidential election.
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ElectionsA house divided: Political split often falls along city/rural lines
Political and cultural division in Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the country, is real. But as polarized as Americans might be, it has been worse and it can get better.
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Elections Mutual Respect: Commissioners Sawyer and Wright rise above political quarrels
They seldom agree, just like a couple of United States Supreme Court justices you might remember. But Shelby County commissioners Tami Sawyer and Mick Wright share a healthy respect for one another.
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Coronavirus ‘Chronic COVID’ inspires new follow-up clinic
COVID-19 isn’t just putting people in hospitals and claiming lives. Increasingly, evidence shows those who have had it are at risk for lingering, life-altering symptoms. That’s why UTHSC and Regional One Health have partnered on the COVID Follow-up Clinic.
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December 2020
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Coronavirus Kids will face COVID emotional challenges for a long time, experts say
From the age of 9 months to 17 years, longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in children and youths. For this generation, the pandemic may be a huge shaper of their worldview — the way 9/11 was for those growing up before them.
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Coronavirus No quick fix for college life stress amid a pandemic
If you’re a college student amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re having a different experience. With your studies, with your social life, applying for internships and hunting for a job. And if you’re a high school student, picking your college may mean going sight unseen.
Related: Kids will face emotional challenges from pandemic for a long time
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Metro Holiday season is about finding light in COVID-19 darkness, faith leaders say
Faith leaders say this holiday season is less about the quest for a perfect Christmas or the best Hanukkah ever, and more about connecting with people as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact, and take, lives.
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Spirit of Memphis Pandemic poses challenges for Memphis area nonprofits
While area nonprofits have felt the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis has lived up to its reputation as a “giving” city and help also has come from national funding sources.
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Business COVID-19 vaccines offer hope amid surges, but it’s months away for many
The COVID-19 vaccines now becoming available offer the hope of curtailing the pandemic, but may not be available to the masses for months — and not all automatically trust that the vaccine will be safe.
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January 2021
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Metro For veterans, global pandemic one more enemy
Less than 6% of Alpha Omega Veterans Services’ clients have contracted COVID-19 and only one has died with the virus. Nevertheless, the pandemic poses new challenges for veterans still trying to get grounded in civilian life.
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Spirit of Memphis Up, up and away: Through pandemic, model airplane builders/pilots doubled down
The COVID-19 pandemic might have grounded some local model airplane enthusiasts for a while, but it couldn’t stop them from building more Ringmaster model planes and being ready for Saturday’s 13th annual Worldwide Fly-A-Thon.
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Coronavirus What will history say about COVID vaccine delivery, administration?
Delivery and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine is just another step on the long road toward herd immunity. Getting there will require a level of effectiveness apart from the vaccine itself. History will judge leaders’ success as we all pursue a return to the “old” normal.
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State Government Has Tennessee’s response been good? Depends who you ask
Dr. Jon McCullers, a Memphis infectious disease expert, says greater ‘central control’ was needed at both the federal and state levels for a more effective response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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February 2021
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Coronavirus Pandemic fatigue: The fight we all share
It has been almost 11 months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Shelby County, and we are tired. Even those who want to follow all the protocols and continue the good fight are more likely to ‘slip’ now and then. It’s called human nature and surveys show that across the country, Americans are weary of the pandemic.
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Public Safety Pandemic a challenge for criminal justice system? Guilty as charged
Even under so-called normal conditions, the criminal justice system encounters delays and backlogs. The COVID-19 pandemic takes it to a whole new level.
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Public Safety Pandemic sets up victims of abuse for even more terror
Shelby County prosecutors have seen more violence in domestic violence cases during the pandemic and they worry about the number of post-pandemic disclosures of child abuse.
Related story: Pandemic a challenge for criminal justice system? Guilty as charged
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