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State Government Governor not encouraging Mississippi, Arkansas COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Bill Lee hasn’t asked Mississippi and Arkansas governors to declare “safer at home” guidelines even though their residents could carry COVID-19 back and forth into Shelby County, which has more than 400 cases.
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State Government Parkinson, Coley urge stronger action by governor
State Reps. Antonio Parkinson and Jim Coley say Gov. Bill Lee needs to take more "decisive" action to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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North Memphis Tami Sawyer among those getting retested for COVID-19 after delays
Up to 30 people who have been tested for COVID-19 at Christ Community Health Services have seen their results delayed, including County Commissioner Tami Sawyer.
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Premium 901 FC Virtual match aims to recreate the passion of 901 FC
Podcast host and local radio personality come together bring "nice distraction" for local soccer fans on Wednesday morning.
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City of Memphis Spring fever and COVID-19 concerns meet in parks
Rain Tuesday morning helped decrease the crowds in some parks after the city also closed some roads into and through city parks. The parks remain open but are battling sunshine and pandemic cabin fever to moderate the crowds. And planners are working on life after COVID-19 at Tom Lee Park.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx tacks on COVID-19 surcharges to international shipments
FedEx said it will implement surcharges on international shipments effective April 6, due to limited cargo capacity, particularly in Asia.
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Premium Sports Penny Hardaway optimistic about recruiting and returns for next season
It might feel like "Groundhog Day" right now, but when it's finally over, Penny Hardaway is optimistic about the Tigers' future.
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Coronavirus Community grieves death of Second Presbyterian pastor
Tim Russell, assistant pastor to middle adults at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, died from complications of COVID-19. Friends reflected on the legacy he left and his impact on their lives.
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Shelby County Shelby County committee meetings are now electronic only
Shelby County Commission committee meetings Wednesday, April 1, will be accessible remotely. Here's how to follow along.
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North Memphis Roll, Kruger, roll: Memphis plant churns out the TP
The giant plant makes more than 1 million rolls of toilet paper a day and it's figured out a way to increase production even more.
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Education Tennessee begins taking school voucher applications
Even as the new education voucher program is mired in a court battle and public schools may lose more funding if the coronavirus pandemic causes a recession, the state education department is accepting applications through April 29 via an online site.
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Metro City limiting park access
The city is limiting access to public parks, including closing Riverside Drive by Tom Lee Park, as well as roads near other parks.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Surge predictions, suburban layoffs, and a local company cleans up
It's Tuesday, March 31, and today, we're talking about building temporary hospitals to accommodate Shelby County's coming coronavirus surge, the latest news about the news, and waffles.
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Health Care Hospital load ‘manageable’ now; surge expected in month
Health department confirms six positive cases in unnamed East Memphis assisted living facility.
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Metro Memphis kindness blog, March 31: Hospital workers get a big ‘thank you’
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Business Waiting for the stimulus, jobless look to expanded unemployment relief
Legions of laid-off residents, from restaurant and hotel workers to self-employed, freelancers and participants in the gig economy, await Tennessee's processing of enhanced unemployment benefits funded by Uncle Sam.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, March 31: Shelby County reports 405 cases, including 3 deaths
There have been 546 COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the metro area that comprises Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; and DeSoto and Marshall counties in Mississippi.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: My friend tested positive for COVID-19 — but she went all over Memphis first
You want to know why you should take social distancing seriously? Meet a nurse I know. She lives in Memphis. She tested positive for COVID-19. And y'all just might have crossed paths before the test results came back.
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Premium Coronavirus Two brothers and a World Series bet that brings them together
Two brothers in Memphis made a bet around six years ago. It continues today, and shows exactly how sports bring us together.
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North Memphis Coronavirus forces adjustments by community development groups
Community development corporations in Memphis are having to adjust strategies on the fly to continue serving the communities they serve in often economically distressed areas.
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Guest Columnists Quarantine diary: Zoom, locusts and Stephen King
Great things have come of being home and self-quarantined. For example, I’ve started reading again – reading voraciously. It started when my mom cleaned out the attic a week ago and found a box of my dad’s old books, including Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” series.
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Coronavirus Kustoff, Cohen join call for more federal assistance for Tennessee
U.S. Reps. David Kustoff and Steve Cohen join Tennessee Congressional delegation in calling for more federal assistance to battle COVID-19.
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Germantown Germantown addresses layoffs, other suburbs make minor adjustments
Germantown addressed letting go 209 employees due to the burden it would cause on the general fund. However, other suburbs have not made drastic changes yet.
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State Government Lee makes statewide ‘safer at home’ request, closes nonessential businesses
As COVID-19 cases hit nearly 400 in Shelby County and reached into 77 of 95 counties, Gov. Bill Lee ordered all nonessential businesses to close Monday, March 30, and introduced a statewide “safer at home” measure.
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