Calkins: My teenage son cut my hair and . . .
Memphians are getting shaggier as part of life under coronavirus isolation. So, our columnist ventured into Calkins Clip Club for a trim by a teenager with a pair of shears.
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April 2020
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Herrington: There’s too much we don’t – but should – know about coronavirus in Memphis
Shelby County has had deaths in 2.25% of coronavirus cases, compared to 1.61% in the rest of the state and 0.84% in Nashville’s Davidson County. Does this suggest that racial disparities are spiking higher rates locally? For now we can only guess.
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Slingshot Memphis attempts comprehensive approach to COVID-19 response
Slingshot Memphis' Knowledge Brief outlines specific needs for each of its community partners, in the wake of the global pandemic.
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Sign of the Times: Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Zoom more than in the gym
If the NBA season returns, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins will be “mindful” about the minutes of young stars such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Memphis kindness blog, April 7: Old Dominick produces hand sanitizer
Old Dominick has begun producing hand sanitizer at its Downtown distillery to help protect some most vulnerable to the coronavirus in the Memphis community.
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Coronavirus Live Blog, April 7: Tennessee at 4,138 cases, 72 deaths
Shelby County has 19 fatalities compared to 9 in Davidson County.
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City Council to take up vehicle-registration expiration, school zone speeding cameras
The council's second online meeting includes a pared-down agenda of 17 items and a committee discussion on changes to the city's upcoming budget season that means no council community grants.
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Cohen sees fourth aid package from Congress, questions Lee’s motivation for Safer at Home order
During a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Cohen said a fourth aid package of federal funding will likely deal with more funding for unemployment compensation and forgivable loans to small businesses instead of infrastructure money.
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AutoZone suspends share buybacks, adds emergency time off for workers
Memphis-based auto parts retailer has added emergency time off benefit for employees, temporarily suspended share buybacks and restructured borrowing capabilities.
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Coronavirus Live Blog, April 6: Shelby County deaths now at 17
The number of coronavirus cases in Shelby County currently stands at 789, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
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Testing continues as 9 residents, 2 employees at Marion nursing home battle COVID-19
With testing still in progress, Willowbend Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Marion, Arkansas, had 9 residents and 2 workers testing positive for coronavirus. The affected residents were in quarantine at the facility.
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FedEx pilot union chief says flight crews standing tall in crisis
FedEx Express pilots are operating in some of the most challenging conditions ever as the company navigates the coronavirus pandemic. At least 15 have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Memphis nurse practitioner serving in NYC on front lines of pandemic
Memphis nurse practitioner Charlene Bonner, working at New York City's Bellevue Hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic, endures long days and sleeps short nights amid a "war zone."
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Lee: Social distancing pushes COVID-19 projections down dramatically
Tennessee is expecting a much smaller surge in COVID-19 hospital patients than projected a week ago as people stay home and the number of new cases begins to dwindle, Gov. Bill Lee said Monday.
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Strickland: New COVID optimism based on social distancing
The mayor extended the Memphis' state of emergency through April 21 and said the city is preparing for a second emergency field hospital, also arranging for housing and testing of the homeless population .
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Tennessee expects $260M in federal stimulus funds for schools
The money will go toward critical expenses, including technology to support remote learning, summer and after-school programs, mental health services, support for students with special needs, sanitizing buildings and planning for long-term closures.
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Memphis police receive more than 100 calls about large crowds amid COVID-19
The Memphis Police Department said it has handled 118 calls about large crowds gathering, including 41 calls Sunday.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 3: St. Jude patient gets end-of-chemo parade
Isabella, a 4-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sailed into hospital history with her decidedly-of-the-times No More Chemo party.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 3: MATA to get more than $35 million
The funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that became law.
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Calkins: No, there won’t be football
Dr. Jon McCullers loves sports as much as you do. But he has some bad news.
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Nearly vacant hotels fill need in coronavirus battle
Considering the slowdown in travel and tourism, it's surprising about 8,000 hotel rooms are still occupied each night in the Memphis area. Hoteliers are seeking their niche in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Keep your distance: Packing parks during pandemic not permitted
Following restrictions set in place by Mayor Jim Strickland, public park-goers appear to be adhering to social distancing standards.
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