Coronavirus live blog: Shelby County reports 98 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths
In Shelby County, 53 individuals have died from the virus.
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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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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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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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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State Government Chancellor leaves opening to challenge ruling striking down voucher law
The Davidson County chancellor who ruled the state’s voucher law is unconstitutional is allowing the state to expedite a challenge before the Court of Appeals. And the Governor's Office and state Sen. Brian Kelsey are ready to go to the state Supreme Court if necessary.
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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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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, 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, 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 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, April 28: Watch interview with Shantelle Leatherwood
The CEO of Christ Community Health Services discusses her organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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State Government Camper, Democrats urge removal of voucher funding in budget crisis
With a $700 million budget shortfall looming, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said the state needs make the Education Savings Account program its first cut.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 8: Harris: ‘solid progress’ on indicators of success
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said there is “solid progress” on indicators of success, including testing capacity with an “upward trajectory."
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Coronavirus live blog, May 9: County reports 27 new cases of COVID-19, one death
Shelby County's positivity for new cases is at 4.3%.
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State Government Black Caucus seeks end of COVID-19 identity sharing with law enforcement
The Tennessee Caucus of Black State Legislators is asking Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration to stop giving names and addresses of COVID-19-positive people to law enforcement, contending it will cause people who don't trust the government to avoid testing.
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State Government Memphians challenge state for universal absentee voting
Memphis voters and a voter advocacy organization are suing the state for a court order allowing any voter worried about the COVID-19 pandemic to vote via absentee ballot.
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State Government Federal funds targeted to keep unemployment fund from draining
State leaders say they plan to use federal CARES Act money to keep from "extinguishing" the state’s $1.2 billion unemployment insurance trust fund.
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State Government Governor: Fear of COVID-19 no reason for mail-in absentee ballots
Gov. Bill Lee and state Election Coordinator Mark Goins say fear of catching COVID-19 does not qualify as a reason to vote by mail as the state faces two legal challenges of its absentee ballot rules.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus Live Blog, May 13: Malco reopening Summer Drive-In
Vehicle admission will be limited per screen and guests must purchase a carload ticket in advance.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog: Hospitals can resume elective surgeries
As Gov. Bill Lee addresses the latest developments, Tennessee Department of Health announces 251 more confirmed coronavirus cases and three more deaths resulting from the disease.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 12: Executive order on permits and health care workers extended
Gov. Bill Lee extended continuation of a previous executive order to boost social distancing efforts. It maintains extended deadlines for motor vehicles and handgun permits and encourages working from home.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, May 10: Flyover set for Tuesday afternoon
The Tennessee Air National Guard has scheduled a statewide “Salute to Healthcare Heroes” flyover on Tuesday, May 12. A C-17 cargo plane based at the 164th Air Lift Wing at Memphis International Airport is scheduled to soar over the Memphis area from 2.to 2:15 p.m.
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