Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
As the pandemic passes, we’re seeing lots of opportunities for exercise, dining, work, education and healthcare. A few photos from The Daily Memphian capture folks enjoying the changes.
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Coronavirus Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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Business Amazon launching Arkansas solar farms
Amazon’s announcement of 14 new, off-site renewable energy projects includes two Arkansas solar farms.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian’s John Varlas named state preps writer of year
Daily Memphian sports writer John Varlas was named best high schools writer in the state for 2020 as judged by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Varlas also was runner-up in two other categories.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 40 new cases per day
Wednesday’s 26 new cases come from 804 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 3.23%.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Frontdoor, Inc. recently announced that Tony Bacos has joined the company as its first Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer.
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Transportation & LogisticsFractured beam removed as bridge repairs make progress
Contractors are making “significant progress” on repairs to the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, the Tennessee Department of Transportation reported in an update Monday, June 21.
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High School Sports MUS track standout just misses Olympic berth
Harrison Williams falls short in decathlon after losing ground in the last two events.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis gets commitment from three-star linebacker
The Tigers land A.J. Odom from Alabama. He’d also received offers from Arizona State, Army and Marshall and others.
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Spirit of Memphis Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
We’ve learned a few things in the past year. The pandemic made West Clinic doctors aware of the need for a special acute care facility for cancer patients. Overton High’s class of 2021 remembered the 2020 grads who didn’t get a traditional ceremony. Memphis 901 FC showed out in the first no-restrictions home game since March 2020. And the Memphis disco scene is stayin’ alive.
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Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
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Coronavirus Watch the June 17 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
There was an average of 46 new coronavirus cases reported each day between June 10-16, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
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Coronavirus Shelby County averaging about 50 new coronavirus cases daily
The Shelby County Health Department also reported an average of 1,410 vaccinations per day over the past seven days.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program.
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Spirit of Memphis Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Our photographers grabbed some great shots of places and events around town. If you can’t be there, this is the next best thing.
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Music Live at the Garden lineup includes Paisley, Crow, and Earth, Wind & Fire
The popular series at Memphis Botanic Garden starts July 17 with Little Big Town. Tickets are on sale now.
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Sports Former Memphis Tigers standout wins French Open mixed doubles title
For Joe Salisbury, it is his second Grand Slam championship, and a historic one for the British citizen.
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Daily Memphian email system is down
The Daily Memphian’s emails are not going to some readers due to a problem with our provider.
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Coronavirus Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Clinical social worker, grief expert and university dean Erica Sirrine has been named the director of Social Work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Spirit of Memphis Mickelson qualifies for WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
The golfer known as Lefty became the oldest to win a major when he took the PGA Championship.
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Shelby County International Paper donates to Mid-South Food Bank
A $300,000 grant from International Paper to the Mid-South Food Bank is the first installment in a three-year, $900,000 pledge.
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Spirit of Memphis Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
As we approach the anniversary of D-Day, which was June 6, 1944, it’s appropriate to honor World War II heroes like Jim Young, who discussed his experiences during a Memorial Day program in Arlington. -
Financial Services Tri-State Bank to be acquired by New Orleans banking company
The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards, but must still be approved by Tri-State shareholders and meet customary regulatory approvals.
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Coronavirus Watch the June 3 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The daily average for new coronavirus cases is currently 52, according to the Shelby County Health Department. The seven-day rolling average covers May 27 - June 2.
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