Coronavirus live blog, April 28: Watch interview with Shantelle Leatherwood
The CEO of Christ Community Health Services discusses her organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Sam Stockard
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Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state Legislature and Tennessee politics for The Daily Memphian.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 29: How the 38118 ZIP code became a coronavirus ‘hot spot’
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in 38118 is between 13.1% to 19%. That’s the highest of any ZIP code in Shelby County, according to data from the Shelby County Health Department.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 1: Private prison turns up more than 1,200 cases
On Friday, TDOC confirmed more than 1,246 COVID-19 positive cases, out of 2,450 total tests, among staff and inmates at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Trousdale County.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 6: Shelby County has lowest increase in a month
The health department reported an additional death due to the virus, with the total now at 58. Shelby County has 2,948 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 26 cases from the day prior. That’s the lowest single-day total in a month.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill
Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Dental offices, bowling alleys set to reopen
The state has been working with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry to allow dentists to open starting Wednesday, the governor said. Small recreational facilities such as bowling alleys and putt-putt golf can reopen Friday.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 30: Watch interview with Ernie Mellor
The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.
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State Government Chancellor strikes down school voucher law
Davidson County Chancellor Anne C. Martin has struck down the state’s private school voucher law, known as the Education Savings Account (ESA) Pilot Program.
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Elections Absentee ballot advocates sue Secretary of State over COVID-19 fears
Voter rights advocates are challenging Tennessee’s “restrictive excuse” requirements for absentee ballots in a federal lawsuit, arguing the state should adapt its rules to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Analysis
State GovernmentGovernor’s Economic Recovery Group tilted toward business demands
Gov. Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group, stacked with state commissioners and business lobbyists, leaned heavily toward business demands to restart the economy, mainly because it was afraid many would go under without a reboot
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Shelby County reports 98 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths
In Shelby County, 53 individuals have died from the virus.
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April 2020
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State Government House, Senate could lock horns over priorities when session resumes
House and Senate leaders could run into disagreement on whether to concentrate only on the state’s budget in a COVID-19 economic disaster or take up hot social items such as abortion restrictions, constitutional carry and even the Bible bill when the Legislature returns June 1.
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State Government Governor heard the call to open barber shops and salons
Gov. Bill Lee heard from barber shop and salon operators and decided to expedite the reopening of those businesses in most of the state, allowing them to reopen May 6, three weeks earlier than expected.
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Elections Reporters Committee group files lawsuit over Towns decision
The Tennessee Coalition for Open Government joined news organizations and journalists in filing an open meetings lawsuit Wednesday, April 29, against the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance in connection with a settlement for state Rep. Joe Towns of Memphis.
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State Government House Democrats call for unemployment protection as state returns to work
Tennessee’s House Democrats urged Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration to reverse policy and provide people with unemployment benefits even if they're scared to go back to work as the state opens businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus Jack Pirtle’s Chicken employees stay on the ‘front line’ without hazard pay
The restaurant owner isn’t sure exactly what could be done for employees such as hers who’ve stayed on the job. But she suggests a tax break at year’s end or some kind of stimulus for people who keep putting food on people’s plates.
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Metro Federal funds to cover uninsured
Healthcare providers who treat the uninsured will be able to file claims with the federal government and be reimbursed for services on or after Feb. 4, according to the governor.
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Metro Tennessee Pledge outlines reopening
”While many Tennesseans start the process of returning to work, every business in Tennessee has the responsibility to create a safe workplace,” Gov. Bill Lee said.
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State Government Senate Democrats urge election changes to protect voters
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to linger, Senate Democrats are asking the governor and Secretary of State's Office to come up with a plan to protect voters from getting sick at the ballot box.
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