Calkins: Merry Christmas, Memphis. Here’s to all who persevere.
It is hard not to think about loss this Christmas. Here’s to those who help us find joy in the midst of it all.
Topic: COVID-19
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January 2022
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Collierville investigates unsupervised high school classes
Three Collierville High classes were unsupervised Tuesday; the first day back after winter break. The district investigated, and Principal Roger Jones communicated with affected parents.
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LeMoyne-Owen College, CBU alter spring semester schedules
LeMoyne-Owen College and Christian Brothers University will join Rhodes College in delaying spring semester in-person classes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Rhodes College to start classes remotely
Rhodes College is altering its plans for the spring semester after consultation with medical experts. The college will keep its Jan. 12 start date for the semester, but classes will begin remotely before transitioning to in-person classes Jan. 31.
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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as Omicron surges
About 13.5 million 12- to 17-year-olds — just over half that age group — have received two Pfizer shots, according to the CDC.
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December 2021
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Shelby County hits new COVID case record after holiday
The Shelby County Health Department reported 1,540 new cases on Monday, Dec. 27.
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Hardaway says of Tigers after cancellations: ‘That woke them up’
No word on whether more of the Memphis players have been vaccinated, but Penny Hardaway says he believes there will be enough to play against Tulane.
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Memphis AD confirms 11 of full Tigers basketball roster vaccinated
In a letter to Tigers fans addressing a number of topics, Laird Veatch says redshirts and injured players are among the vaccinated.
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Case drop may show South Africa’s Omicron peak has passed
South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.
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Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’
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Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
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Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
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Tigers’ game against Alabama State canceled
The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program
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What’s next for Tigers after Tennessee cancellation?
University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?
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Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
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Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
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COVID-19 cases rise amid holiday season
Shelby County Health Department Director Michelle Taylor said the holidays could be to blame.
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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With enrollment falling, SWTCC drops Downtown expansion
Southwest Tennessee Community College is focusing on rebuilding its enrollment after a 24% drop during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First 2 cases of Omicron variant identified in Shelby County
‘These results indicate the variant may already be spreading in Shelby County and possibly elsewhere in the state,’ Shelby County Health Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.
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Conaway: Mad to sad, rage to resignation, warning to worrying
“There is a vaccine for COVID. There is none for what’s wrong with us.”
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Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Pfizer says a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new Omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
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U of M lifts employee vaccine mandate
The university still encouraged workers to get vaccinated and submit proof.
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing live now.
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November 2021
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Behind The Headlines: Thompson and Gillespie have differing views of special session
State Representatives John Gillespie and Dwayne Thompson spoke on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
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