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  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Getting comfortable at home; ‘Hamilton’ to return; and a picture of togetherness

    It's Wednesday, March 25, and we've got tips on how to make it work from home, a toilet paper cake and the math you may want during this time of isolation. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 25, 2020
  • Live Coronavirus

    Memphis kindness blog, March 25: Elwood’s Shack delivers food to health workers

    A restaurateur who sings online with others around the world, a store manager who puts her customers first and local kids hunting for bears are only a few of the stories of kindness and special moments our reporters will be looking for, as we adjust to a new landscape created by the coronavirus.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020
  • Live Coronavirus

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 25: Tennessee up to 784 cases, including 3 deaths

    There are 784 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, including three deaths and 53 hospitalizations.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Photographer documents social distancing with photos from afar

    Jamie Harmon's photography career has always been about connecting with Memphians. With citizens stuck inside, he came up with a way to keep capturing life around town.

    By Jared Boyd March 25, 2020
  • Business

    Homing in: Tips for a 24/7 home life

    Experts and others share their ideas for dealing with the emotional, financial and health-related stresses of the stay-at-home emergency order.

    By Tom Bailey March 25, 2020
  • Health Care

    It could take 4-8 weeks to see benefit of ‘Safer at Home,’ Haushalter says

    Confirmation numbers doubling here as model suggests, every five to seven days.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2020
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Local animal shelters at all-time low during COVID-19 outbreak

    Memphis Animal Services Director Alexis Pugh finds silver linings during dark times for animal rescue. 

    By Jonah Jordan March 25, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Pandemic 101: How to work from home

    Working from home requires discipline and a bit of structure, but a few rules make it easier for those who suddenly find themselves working remotely.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 24, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City Council online meeting features minority-business spending clash

    No one was at City Hall for the meeting which was all on-line except for roll call votes by voice on matters for an institution that has had electronic voting for nearly 40 years.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor extends statewide school closings until April 24

    As COVID-19 cases pass the 660 mark, Gov. Bill Lee is asking every school system in the state to stay closed until April 24, three weeks longer than expected, while hoping students can get some form of instruction by watching lessons on PBS.

    By Sam Stockard March 25, 2020
  • State Government

    Lamar calls elections coordinator ‘vague’ on voting plan

    With July early voting four months away, state Rep. London Lamar is questioning whether the Secretary of State’s Office is prepared to deal with a pandemic, saying universal absentee voting is needed to avoid risking people's lives.

    By Sam Stockard March 24, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    COVID-19 math differs on testing numbers, emphasizes new use of civil emergency decree

    Health professionals agree social distancing is the primary strategy to bring the pandemic under control in Memphis. But there are differences on who should be tested. The civil emergency decree that goes into effect Tuesday at 6 p.m. is also a porous set of restrictions that has to rely on the public taking the potential to spread the disease seriously.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2020
  • Metro

    Assessor’s office offers remote service

    The Assessor’s Office service representatives can still be reached by phone at or its virtual online chat feature from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    By Omer Yusuf March 24, 2020
  • Metro

    Temporary changes at First Horizon

    First Horizon National Corp. is adjusting services at banking centers to drive-thru only. Lobbies will be open by appointment.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 24, 2020
  • Metro

    Gov. Lee limits elective procedures

    Lee said he hopes to free up protective devices and ventilators for the response to the coronavirus. In addition, he said Tennessee colleges of applied technology are using 3-D equipment to print face shields.

    By Sam Stockard March 24, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Safer at home, false negatives and serving up kindness

    It's March 24 and, tonight, Memphis' official shelter in place order goes into effect. We're also talking about Old Dominick's new purpose, a welcome parade and a president and a King. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 24, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 24: SCS to remain closed ‘until further notice’

    The number of confirmed cases in Shelby County is up to 135; confirmed cases are up to 29 in DeSoto County.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County purchases old training facility for juvenile detention center

    Shelby County plans to invest more than $15 million total in purchasing and converting the facility into a juvenile detention center. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 24, 2020
  • Business

    Jobless toll mounts as hotels furlough, eateries close

    Tourism executive estimates 35,000 industry-related workers in Memphis area have been temporarily laid off.

    By Wayne Risher March 24, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    For those with weakened immune systems, precautions can save lives

    Immunocompromised individuals and their families must be extra careful as they are more susceptible to diseases and viruses. However, with limited information about the coronavirus, doctors are asking them to practice guidelines health officials already have in place.

    By Abigail Warren March 25, 2020
  • Guest Columnists

    Quarantine diary: Kicked off campus

    Coronavirus has disrupted some of my friends’ lives far more than it’s unsettled mine. My senior friends won’t get to have graduation. And my international friends have a real dilemma: Should they stay in the States or go home?

    By A J Quinlen March 24, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Shelby County Sheriff’s Office employee tests positive for COVID-19

    A Shelby County Sheriff's employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 23, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    A Viewer’s Guide to Watching the Memphis City Council

    Here is everything you need to know to watch Tuesday's meeting of the Memphis City Council -- a rare online-only session of the city's legislative body during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis City Council goes online only with Tuesday meeting

    The Tuesday council session includes setting aside $2 million in the city budget for pandemic responses like reducing transit fees and better funding the Mid-South Food Bank.

    By Bill Dries March 24, 2020
  • Suburbs

    Municipalities, health department issuing Safer at Home Orders

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Monday he and municipal mayors are issuing Safer at Home orders and closing non-essential businesses.

    By Abigail Warren March 23, 2020

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