State officials detail relief for individuals, families, nonprofits
Tennessee Department of Human Services Commissioner Danielle Barnes said 450,000 kids have been approved to receive EBT as part of pandemic food insecurity programs.
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August 2020
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U of M president says AAC still plans on football season
Reports surfaced Monday that the Big Ten is planning to cancel the fall football season, but so far the American is set on playing.
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Only one local candidate beat an incumbent last week. Here’s why.
What Sheleah Harris did last week isn’t unheard of, but it’s also not the everyday occurrence.
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Coronavirus: Latest numbers aren’t great, but overall trend is improving
After several days of decreasing, the 7-day average of new coronavirus cases in Shelby County has increased again.
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Madonna Learning Center to welcome students after nearly 5 months apart
Madonna Learning Center will welcome students back to school as early as Monday. Staff has prepared all summer to foster a safe environment where students learn and achievements are celebrated.
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Latest test results’ positivity rate near 17%
Shelby County Health Department reported 337 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The number comes after 2,003 tests.
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Opinion: It’s time for us to heed those with boots on the ground — the college football players
During a pandemic and the fight for social justice, why aren't we listening to the ones on the playing field?
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Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain
Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble.
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Health official: COVID-19 surge hospital doesn’t have to be our destiny
Until last week, the COVID-19 Hospital Impact Model for Epidemics (CHIME) from the University of Pennsylvania predicted 1,500 daily hospitalizations around that time.
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‘Stuff the Bus’ goes virtual to provide school supplies for children in need
The collaboration between Walmart and the Salvation Army has lasted for more than 30 years to meet community needs.
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Conaway: The rest of the world has to wonder, what in the world are we thinking?
There will be a vaccine for COVID-19. In the meantime, we will continue to suffer from chronic, fatal stupidity.
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Coronavirus: 7-day case average continues downward trajectory
The Shelby County Health Department reported 264 new coronavirus cases and two new related deaths on Friday, August 7.
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Labs improving turnaround times on COVID-19 tests
The health department reported 235 new coronavirus cases Thursday. That’s the fifth consecutive day with fewer than 300 new cases, and the third consecutive day testing results were below 2,000.
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St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis triathlon postponed to 2021
The inaugural event in Memphis has been rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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For high school districts able to practice, it’s nice to be back
Football and girls soccer players at some schools are joyfully engaged in what normally would be run-of-the-mill summer drills.
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American Athletic Conference to allow full football schedule this fall
The Memphis Tigers released its official schedule after reports confirmed the AAC would allow full schedules.
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Shelby County’s COVID-19 cases have stabilized but with several caveats
During the period between July 22 to Wednesday, the county reported about 362 new cases and 2,309 tests results a day with a 15.7% positivity rate.
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Coronavirus: 7-day case average trending in right direction
The latest figures add just under 200 new coronavirus cases to the total count.
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Official: Shelby County seeing positive coronavirus indicators
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer, attributed the positive indicators locally to increased mask usage and other restrictions put in place.
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Health official: Local athletic venues need to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines
High school sporting events, University of Memphis football and latest coronavirus data highlight Tuesday's COVID-19 joint task force briefing.
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COVID-19: Local hospital bed usage increases slightly
Regional hospital bed usage has increased slightly, while the number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs remained at around 120, keeping in line with the past week.
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SCS technology going out to students ahead of online learning
Parents or guardians must pick up tablets or laptops on the designated days and times for their schools before online-only classes begin Aug. 30.
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Latest coronavirus data stays stable
Since July 27, the number of COVID-positive patients in regional intensive care units has hovered around the 120 mark, according to data from the state’s Healthcare Resource Tracking System.
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Collierville offers 5 days of in-person instruction for elementary students
Collierville released a new reopening plan for elementary students. allowing those in Pre-K through 5th to attend school five days per week.
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Shelby County data is the same, local school districts are not
When it comes to returning children to school or keeping them home during a world pandemic, school systems and parents must decide independently what's best for them.
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