White House mask mandate doesn’t alter Lee’s mindset
The White House quietly told Tennessee last week that “a statewide mask mandate must be implemented” to curb its growing spread of COVID-19.
Topic: COVID-19
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October 2020
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Memphis in May posts record red ink
The Memphis in May International Festival recorded a loss of nearly $1.8 million in fiscal 2020, the largest loss in its 44-year history.
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28 Shelby County Schools staff members test positive for coronavirus
Officials won’t identify where the employees work, while education association leadership says it’s too soon to discuss opening schools.
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Lee possibly exposed to COVID virus, in quarantine
A member of Lee’s security detail tested positive Wednesday after saying he did not feel well. An online statement from the governor’s office says Lee has tested negative for the virus but is quarantining “out of an abundance of caution.” Lee said later he continues to serve from quarantine. The First Lady was to be tested later Wednesday.
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Salvation Army could use a little help saving Christmas
Local Salvation Army leaders brace for contributions to drop this year. But donors can still give dollars at kettle901.org or adopt an angel at angeltreememphis.org.
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Is COVID boosting home sales?
The pandemic, combined with low interest rates, may be fueling home sales. At least among those who have job security.
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Roxo the FedEx robot passes ‘egg test’
Rebecca Yeung, vice president for advanced technology and innovation at FedEx, discussed development of Roxo the SameDay Bot during Greater Memphis IT Council Innovation IT conference Thursday, Oct. 8.
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New COVID relief funding targets minorities, women, veterans
Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration unveiled $50 million more Wednesday, Oct. 7, in federal COVID-19 relief funds, this time designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.
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How a Memphis medical lab mobilized to fight COVID-19
Poplar Healthcare joined the battle against the coronavirus late, but now it’s leading the charge to help Memphis reopen and stay open.
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Sports Notebook: NBA bubble may live on, and R.I.P. ‘Gibby’
Also: Vince Carter is a good sport, and this is what Patrick Mahomes should be called.
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Lausanne faces real test with first game in a month
The Lynx are taking on a region opponent, but haven’t played since Sept. 4 because of a positive COVID-19 result.
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September 2020
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Christmas in Collierville adapting to COVID-19
Christmas in Collierville is one of the most cherished events by the suburb’s residents. While this is the town’s sesquicentennial, it also is 2020 and that means — like many planned celebrations — even the holiday season must deal with a pandemic. -
Governor to lift business restrictions in most counties but extend state of emergency
Legislators say Gov. Bill Lee is set to extend an emergency order for the state but remove all business restrictions and limitations on gathering sizes.
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Pandemic may have birthed a baby boom
Is the COVID-19 pandemic responsible for a so-called baby boom? At least one large Shelby County OBGYN practice has seen a significant uptick in prenatal visits since the lockdown began in March.
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Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
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A new world: Amid pandemic and a stressful 2020, nothing seems quite the same
Research shows Americans’ depression levels have risen during the pandemic while the CDC reports that suicide among young people increased 57% from 2007 to 2018 -- suggesting there is now enhanced risk.
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Health Department reports 3,576 tests, less than 5.2% positive
Shelby County Health Department reported 183 new cases Sunday bringing the county-wide total to 31,227 since early March.
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Boats, booze and Fido: Some businesses are winning despite COVID
Some Memphis small businesses are doing well, even growing, during the COVID-19 pandemic: A look at Memphis Boat Center, Hollywood Feed, Phoenix Communications, Kirby Wines & Liquor, Crone Construction.
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Sports Notebook: Pac-12 calls a reverse, drones invade ballparks, MJ goes NASCAR
While the Memphis football team remains on the sideline another week because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Pac-12 says it will start play in November.
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Saturday’s practice a litmus test as Tigers continue to recover
Memphis, still getting players back from the COVID-19 outbreak, faces SMU next week.
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Shelby’s jobs picture worst in Tennessee, again
The number of unemployed Memphians increased in August, although the jobless rate declined because of growth in the labor force.
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Report: Tenn. students suffer learning loss due to pandemic shutdown
Gov. Bill Lee sounded the alarm Wednesday, saying Tennessee is projecting a massive learning loss by students because of school closings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for minority students and those with disabilities.
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SCS fall athletes denied face-to-face talk with superintendent
But third attempt to speak with Joris Ray ends in only despair and more frustration.
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A tough break that Memphis’ offensive line is putting to use
It will have been a month between games when the Tigers face SMU on Oct. 3.
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Bar owners ordering supplies, planning for reopening
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
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