Shelby County daily COVID-19 cases rise by 115
Across Tennessee, 400 new cases were confirmed the past 24 hours.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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June 2020
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Arlington Arlington approves its budget, school system operating budget for next year
The board also decides to cancel the town’s annual Star-Spangled Spectacular that was slated for June 27.
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May 2020
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Lakeland Added security: New Flock cameras now up in Lakeland
The Atlanta-based company’s cameras are now used in 38 states and more than 600 cities.
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SuburbsBCS forms reopening task force, approves 5-year capital plan
Superintendent Dr. David A. Stephens expects the school reopening plan to cover all contingencies, whether the COVID-19 situation improves or gets worse.
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Arlington Former Arlington retail store to become day care, youth ministry center
The church’s Sonshine Learning Center has about 100 children in its day care and child care system, with many more on a waiting list.
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Arlington ACS approves Mayo’s contract, prepared to air grad ceremonies this week
Arlington High prepared an elaborate virtual graduation experience over several weeks and more than 90% seniors participated for the event that airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21.
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Business Business owners ease into phase 2 reopenings
Nordstrom Rack among the local businesses ready to reopen doors this week.
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Bartlett BCS taps Abraham as principal of Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy
The vice principal at Bartlett High School will take over the reins at the academy beginning July 1.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves budget on first reading, green lights park projects
Lakeland would maintain the same $1.24 tax rate if budget passes on second and final reading.
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Arlington Leaders give Arlington Chamber members optimism for phase 2
School, hospital and government leaders in northeast suburbs are hopeful businesses will be able to see phase 2 reopenings next week.
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Arlington Arlington Municipal Complex on track for completion by year-end
The scope of amphitheater seating was scaled back in the design phase, but an open lawn will provide space for visitors to lay out blankets for community events.
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Lakeland Lakeland board finds 15-acre site for future elementary school
Negotiations are underway to purchase the land for about $375,000, but officials say construction of an additional new school is not imminent.
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Bartlett Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t deter desire for new homes
Housing inventory and interest rates remain very low in the Memphis MLS, providing plenty of fuel for more new-home construction.
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Bartlett Salons, barbershops return at a fast clip
Distancing requirements force operational changes to maintain safety, but give stylists more access to clients.
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LakelandFrida’s expands at Lake District, will wait on reopening existing locations
Drive-thru, curbside and patio space becoming higher priorities for restaurateurs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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East Memphis Retailers mull reopening Monday, if allowed to
Not every business will be willing or prepared to reopen Monday even if allowed to under the Memphis and Shelby County "Back to Business" plan.
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April 2020
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Shelby County Sen. Paul Rose, other state leaders discuss reopening
Rolling out businesses again gradually is important so health and government officials can monitor the impact of openings in case adjustments need to be made, officials say.
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Coronavirus Businesses preparing for reopening soon
As Shelby County and its municipalities begin moving toward a gradual reopening of businesses, many are already in the process of making changes as they prepare to resume operations.
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BartlettPark pavilion, First Responders Monument under construction in Bartlett
Bartlett is moving ahead with a couple of long-planned projects, a new multi-purpose pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park and a Bartlett First Responders Monument.
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Bartlett New commercial development under construction at busy Bartlett intersection
A $2 million strip center and gas station are under development at the busy intersection of U.S. 70 and Germantown Road in Bartlett.
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Coronavirus Memphis kindness blog, April 17: MicroPort donates 100,000 surgical masks
MicroPort Scientific and its Arlington-based orthopedics division have donated 100,000 surgical masks to Memphis Fire Services, and the company plans to donate 100,000 more locally soon.
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Bartlett Bartlett financial institutions assisting businesses, individuals during COVID
Two Bartlett financial institutions – Bank of Bartlett and First South Financial Credit Union – say they have all hands on deck to assist local businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves FY 2020-21 school budget, new construction still on track
The Lakeland School System has approved an $18.4 million budget for fiscal 2020-21. Plans are also moving forward on the new high school, despite problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lakeland TDOT on track for I-40 widening, new Lakeland interchange
Lakeland officials remain hopeful for a spring 2022 start date on two major Tennessee Department of Transportation projects.
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Neighborhoods Easter church gatherings went viral for the most part
The parking lots of 17 Memphis-area churches were mostly bare Easter morning as they adhered to social-distancing guidelines during the pandemic, but some found ways to engage their congregations nonetheless.
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