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  • Exclusive Metro

    Unprepared for COVID-19: Did Memphis, state missteps early on cost us?

    Did we do enough – soon enough – to avert a catastrophe that could overwhelm our local hospitals?

    By Marc Perrusquia, Natasha Senjanovic April 10, 2020
  • Business

    Jobless claims climb as state updates system to cover self-employed

    Tennessee's labor department is readying a fix for its unemployment claims system to address self-employed and other workers covered by federal stimulus package's unemployment benefit.

    By Wayne Risher April 16, 2020
  • Germantown

    Germantown rallies to ‘Feed the Frontline’

    The Germantown community has laid aside anything that might divide them to rally around healthcare workers and make sure they are well-fed as they continue to care for those in hospitals and those with coronavirus.

    By Abigail Warren April 09, 2020
  • Metro

    Coronavirus test locations

    All of these coronavirus testing sites require appointments, which can usually be made through phone calls or text messages.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 09, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis follows a national trend; one local company is ‘pitching’ in all over the U.S.

    It’s Thursday, April 9, and today would have been the home opener for the Memphis Redbirds. Instead, we've got a new area home for Google at bat, a local company pitching tents, and haircuts in the field. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 09, 2020
  • South Memphis

    Mahaffey takes hit, finds peace of mind in battle against coronavirus

    Memphis-based temporary structure company Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals is helping in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.

    By Drew Hill April 09, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus live blog, April 9: State reports 4,634 cases, 94 deaths

    The Tennessee Department of Health puts the Shelby County coronavirus case number at 1,006.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • Live Coronavirus

    Memphis kindness live blog, April 9: Easter Bunny deemed essential in Collierville

    Collierville's mayor has said so long as the Easter Bunny "washes his paws," he may leave treats for children this year. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 09, 2020
  • Health Care

    Malaria drug used in worst COVID-19 cases here; doctors watch closely

    Using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for COVID-19 is an off-label use, which means the drugs were intended for other uses and are experimental in treatment for the novel coronavirus.

    By Jane Roberts April 09, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor extends order on elective surgeries; ‘stay at home’ date remains

    Gov. Bill Lee is extending the postponement of elective medical and dental procedures, but he’s not ready to push out the April 14 date for a “stay at home” order even though the virus isn't expected to peak until three days later.

    By Sam Stockard April 08, 2020
  • Education

    Z-Bo fills SCS mobile pantry with sizable food donation

    The former Memphis Grizzlies forward donated $10,000 toward feeding students who are at home from school in April.

    By Jared Boyd April 09, 2020
  • Metro

    Panera Bread adds grocery to services

    Many restaurants have seen a drop in sales as dining rooms are closed and the only option is carry out, drive-thru or pick-up.

    By Abigail Warren April 08, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx details participation in FEMA-led airlift of COVID-19 relief

    FedEx, UPS and other cargo carriers are on board with FEMA-led airlift of relief supplies into the U.S. to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Wayne Risher April 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Free portraits for health care workers

    A Collierville photographer offers free porch portrait sessions to families of health care workers.

    By Abigail Warren April 08, 2020
  • Business

    Minority business owners adjusting to COVID-19 challenges

    With revenues dropping off significantly due to the pandemic, minority business owners are hoping adding online services can help the bridge the gap until it ends. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Blue lights honor health care workers

    The Hernando DeSoto Bridge, Big River Crossing and landmarks across the United States are shining blue lights to stand in solidarity with health care workers. 

    By Abigail Warren April 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Easter bunny to visit Germantown homes

    Germantown residents can sign up for a drive-by visit from the Easter rabbit.

    By Abigail Warren April 08, 2020
  • Metro

    UnitedHealth aims to speed up payments

    Its move to accelerate claim payments to medical and behavioral care providers applies to UnitedHealthcare’s fully insured commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid businesses.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 08, 2020
  • Analysis Metro

    Where public health and public policy meet and part ways

    The immediate goal is to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But the elected leaders and health experts who are working toward that goal come from different experiences with different responsibilities beyond dealing with a pandemic. 

    By Bill Dries April 09, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    City confirms 32 first responders test positive for coronavirus

    Officials confirmed for the first time Wednesday, April 8, that 32 city public safety employees, including 13 Memphis Police officers and 19 fire personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19. 

    By Yolanda Jones April 09, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Predicting the surge in Memphis: will a new state-specific model work better?

    Predictive models are important and helpful, but can’t be taken as gospel, said Dr. Manoj Jain, the infectious disease expert and epidemiologist who is advising the local COVID-19 Task Force.

    By David Waters April 09, 2020
  • Premium State Government

    Democrats oust state Rep. John DeBerry

    After serving 26 years as a Memphis Democrat in the Tennessee General Assembly, state Rep. John DeBerry is being removed from that party’s August 2020 primary ballot.

    By Sam Stockard April 09, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    First local COVID numbers on race confirm disparity in virus spread

    The incomplete Shelby County Health Department analysis shows two-thirds of the confirmed COVID cases with detailed information were among African Americans and more than 70% of the deaths examined were among African Americans.

    By Bill Dries April 08, 2020
  • Geoff Calkins

    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.

    By Geoff Calkins April 08, 2020
  • Visual Arts

    Brooks Museum temporarily furloughs 29 staff positions

    Except for seven administrators and security officers, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has placed its entire staff on temporary furlough because of COVID-19.

    By Tom Bailey April 08, 2020

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