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  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus live blog, April 29: How the 38118 ZIP code became a coronavirus ‘hot spot’

    The rate of positive coronavirus tests in 38118 is between 13.1% to 19%. That’s the highest of any ZIP code in Shelby County, according to data from the Shelby County Health Department.

     

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Local mayors wanted to reopen May 1; plus, plexiglass is the hot new office accessory

    It's Wednesday, April 29, and today, we're all about businesses reopening, with who and how. Just maybe not when. Also up: Justin Timberlake eats ghost-peppered hot wings while talking about Memphis and his music. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 29, 2020
  • Business

    Without customer experience, Buff City Soap improvises

    Even though the stores are closed, Buff City Soap is finding new ways to connect with customers and provide hygiene during the pandemic.

    By Drew Hill April 29, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Memphis was set to reopen this week, until weekend spike in positive cases

    Elected leaders in Shelby County's cities were moving toward a May 1 reopening of the economy until a surge in positive COVID-19 cases last weekend, and that now has leaders debating what the numbers mean and exactly when reopening will occur.

    By Clay Bailey April 29, 2020
  • Real Estate

    It’s clear: Plastic sheets are in demand as virus barrier

    A Step Ahead Foundation is already preparing its office for when employees return. A construction crew this week is installing clear-plastic barriers between open desks, and that material is in high demand.

    By Tom Bailey April 29, 2020
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    UTHSC dean: Current COVID antibody tests aren’t always correct

    Ask your doctor if the test you’re taking is specific to COVID-19 and have him or her review with you its limitations, particularly if the test is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    By Scott Strome April 29, 2020
  • State Government

    Senate Democrats urge election changes to protect voters

    With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to linger, Senate Democrats are asking the governor and Secretary of State's Office to come up with a plan to protect voters from getting sick at the ballot box.

    By Sam Stockard April 29, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Clergy across several faiths issue unified response to pandemic

    Assembled by Church Health Center's Dr. G. Scott Morris, leaders of several large local faith communities, across various religions, drafted a single statement in response to COVID-19 and the reopening of Shelby County.

    By Jared Boyd April 29, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City gets $113.6 million share of CARES Act federal funding

    The money is to help businesses and communities get back on their feet from the economic blow that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. But the city is still searching for new federal funding proposals that could be used to make up for more than $100 million in revenue losses the city is expected to take in the economic shutdown.

    By Bill Dries April 28, 2020
  • Metro

    Ghana’s loss means free period supplies for Shelby County women

    Period supplies will be available for free Saturday until supplies run out.

    By Linda A. Moore April 28, 2020
  • Metro

    Gov. Lee offers $20,000 reward in Memphis child shooting deaths

    Gov. Bill Lee offers $20,000 reward for information on who killed three children in Memphis in drive-by shootings earlier this year. 

    By Yolanda Jones April 28, 2020
  • OPINION Chris Herrington

    Herrington: When will Memphis reopen? Memphis never closed

    The past month has meant navigating a matrix of official restrictions and individual decisions, and so will the many months — maybe years — to come. 

    By Chris Herrington April 29, 2020
  • Health Care

    Regional One Health cuts salaries, other costs in COVID crisis

    Regional One Health has cut pay by 10% for all salaried workers, including executives and the doctors and nurses caring for COVID-19 patients, as it tries to navigate a financial crisis without furloughs.

    By Jane Roberts April 29, 2020
  • Metro

    Testing in Shelby County drops as new cases fall

    While cases dropped sharply Tuesday, Shelby County also reported its second lowest testing daily total in the past 10 days. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 28, 2020
  • Food News

    Las Tortugas reopens Germantown Road location

    Tortas and tacos and elote — oh my! Las Tortugas reopened for curbside and delivery, at the Germantown Road location only.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 28, 2020
  • Music

    Live at the Garden announces cancellation

    Organizers with Memphis Botanic Garden have announced the cancellation of their 20th annual "Live at the Garden" concert series.

    By Jared Boyd April 28, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus live blog, April 28: Watch interview with Shantelle Leatherwood

    The CEO of Christ Community Health Services discusses her organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • Metro

    Farm/lawn equipment dealer building in Eads

    A new building document shows plans for a new Kubota tractor dealership in Eads on U.S. 64, near the Fayette County line.

    By Tom Bailey April 29, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Area mayors want to get back to business — with caveats

    It's Tuesday, April 28, and we're talking about the area mayors' plan to reopen Shelby County's economy. Plus, a recent spike in coronavirus cases, lunch at a reopened restaurant and how hospitals are reacting to the latest. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 28, 2020
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: A rational, bipartisan plan to reopen Memphis and Shelby County? Why are some of you mad?

    Area mayors outlined a "Back-to-business" framework Monday. The framework did not include a definite starting date — and that's a good thing.

     

    By Geoff Calkins April 28, 2020
  • Downtown

    Room service with a flair takes flight at Westin during pandemic

    Room service was never so varied as the Westin Beale Street's dinner offering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests can get meals delivered to their rooms free from eight restaurants.

    By Wayne Risher April 29, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Comptroller sees problems with Burgess request on tax relief

    The state comptroller's office says any authorization to modify property assessments must come from the Tennessee General Assembly.

    By Linda A. Moore April 28, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Face mask resolution, COVID-19 council fund and Tillman Cove on council agenda

    The mask resolution was proposed as a rule requiring all within the city to wear coverings of some kind before some council members questioned how it could be enforced.

    By Bill Dries April 28, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Businesses preparing for reopening soon

    As Shelby County and its municipalities begin moving toward a gradual reopening of businesses, many are already in the process of making changes as they prepare to resume operations. 

    By Michael Waddell April 28, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor: Resuming restrictions not ‘off the table’

    Gov. Bill Lee refused Monday to rule out a renewal of his “safer at home” order in case COVID-19 cases surge again as people return to restaurants, stores and jobs this week.

    By Sam Stockard April 28, 2020

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