Coronavirus live blog, May 28: State hits 400,000 coronavirus tests
”That means 6% of our population has stepped forward and asked for a test and received one,” Gov. Lee said during his press briefing.
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Watch Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s coronavirus press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Metro Cigna gives $75,000 to help with testing for poor, uninsured
The $75,000 gift will also help provide masks and other protective gear.
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Metro Bite Squad expands in Memphis
Delivery areas reach as far as nine miles away from certain restaurants, which in some cases is double the prior reach.
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Sports Southern Heritage Classic canceled due to coronavirus
Health concerns associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have led to cancellation of the annual Southern Heritage Classic in September.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Seeding Success, a Memphis-based nonprofit that works to improve outcomes for children in Memphis and Shelby County from cradle to career, recently welcomed Reggie Davis as its new Beyond the Classroom Director.
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Coronavirus Drive-thru coronavirus testing coming to several sites this week
The sites include locations in Whitehaven, Binghampton, South Memphis, Hickory Hill and Orange Mound.
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Metro Le Bonheur named to Best Children’s Hospital list 10th time
The nationally known hospital was recognized for 8 specialty areas.
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Public Safety Supreme Court rules LGBT people protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
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Financial Services First Horizon, Iberiabank merger gains regulatory approval
After closing, approximately 56% of the combined company will be held by legacy First Horizon shareholders and approximately 44% will be held by legacy Iberiabank shareholders.
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Coronavirus Drive-thru coronavirus testing headed to Arlington
Results are expected within 48 hours; Kroger Health expects to administer 250 tests per day.
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Coronavirus Tennessee coronavirus cases top 30,000
Shelby County reports 80 new coronavirus cases, and bringing the total to 6,636, with 139 deaths. Tennessee has confirmed 30,432 cases, with 475 deaths.
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Business 13 more NEED grants awarded to businesses impacted by pandemic
To date, the committee has awarded $377,500 to 67 businesses through the NEED grant program; 53, or 79% of those are minority- and women-owned businesses.
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Business Bryce invests $10M to expand capacity, creates 20 new jobs
Bryce is able to produce almost 150 million packaging pouches on seven production lines annually, but that may increase over time.
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Coronavirus Shelby County Health Dept. gives details on Phase 3
Shelby County Health Dept. director Alisa Haushalter opened Thursday’s briefing with some thoughts on Phase 3.
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Business Daily Memphian announces two promotions, new hire
The Daily Memphian names an editor to oversee coverage of education as well as local neighborhoods and suburbs while also announcing new reporters for the Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis football.
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Metro 2 UTHSC leaders among 7 calling for precision epidemiology in journal article
Authors say relying on COVID clinical symptoms is slow and doesn't tell researchers how the virus spreads.
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Metro Secretary of State warns of bogus business mailer
The mailer and organization are not affiliated with or authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office in any way.
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Coronavirus U of M hosting drive-thru coronavirus testing again
Test results are expected within about 48 hours. Kroger Health expects to administer 250 tests daily.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Chrissy Geibel has joined Dunavant as Senior Vice President of Domestic Logistics, where she will lead and grow the division while ensuring superior solutions and customer service across agriculture, chemical, food & beverage, automotive and retail sectors.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 19 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 5,927 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday and two new deaths.
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Metro Protest blog, Day 12: Individuals’ stories add meaning to rally
A grieving mother's account, and a man who says he participated in the 1968 I Am A Man march add poignancy to Sunday evening demonstrations.
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Protest live blog: Night of protests ends peacefully, before curfew
Protests began early Saturday with two events (one was billed as a rally) occurring in Collierville.
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Business More Memphis businesses get coronavirus relief
EDGE has approved $304,000 in NEED grants for 54 businesses, many of them minority and women-owned enterprises.
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Metro Floyd protests Day 9: Spontaneous demonstration breaks out
No protest was planned for the evening of Thursday, June 4, 2020, but one occurred anyway after a civil disobedience class at the National Civil Rights Museum. The Daily Memphian followed events with photos, videos and stories.
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