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  • City of Memphis

    Strickland kicks off ‘oddest ever’ budget season with tight rein and pandemic uncertainties

    Strickland's Tuesday budget address to the Memphis City Council reflects some uncertainties about the financial hit city revenues have taken in the pandemic. It was already going to be a difficult budget year by Strickland's estimate before the arrival of COVID-19.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2020
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    Whitehaven golf course reopening Saturday to ‘test’ loosening of restrictions

    The Links at Whitehaven city golf course will reopen Saturday, April 18, in the first loosening of restrictions in the city’s state of civil emergency.

    By Bill Dries April 17, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    COVID’s outsize impact on African Americans becoming more apparent

    The disparate impact of COVID-19 infection on the African American community is becoming more obvious as information becomes increasingly available, Shelby County Health Department chief epidemiologist David Sweat said Thursday, April 16.

    By Bill Dries April 16, 2020
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    Pete & Sam’s delivers spaghetti meals for families in need

    Some meals were distributed at St. Patrick Community Outreach Center, St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Mission.

    By Erinn Figg April 16, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    COVID testing set to expand into more areas of city Friday

    COVID-19 testing will ramp up Friday, April 17, as the city moves into more areas with mobile testing, Mayor Jim Strickland said Wednesday, April 15.

    By Bill Dries, Sam Stockard April 16, 2020
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    ‘How long’ is big question for city sales tax hit from pandemic response

    Mayor Jim Strickland takes his budget proposal to the Memphis City Council in one week for the new fiscal year that starts July 1. And the unknown factor is how much sales tax revenue the city will lose in the shutdown of many businesses as nonessential during the pandemic.

    By Bill Dries April 14, 2020
  • Business

    City offers loans, EDGE grants for small businesses hit hard by pandemic

    The working capital for small businesses is partially a response to complaints from local businesses that they either can't reach the Small Business Administration or their bankers for help in getting federal stimulus funds or they have been denied the federal funding.

    By Bill Dries April 14, 2020
  • Business

    Crisis in charities: Needs soar as donations fall

    Hard-hit Latino families formed a 2.5-mile line and waited for hours Friday morning to receive a week's worth of free groceries. COVID-19 hardships are growing even as Memphis nonprofits report a $32 million drop so far this year in revenue.

    By Tom Bailey April 11, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Health officials note diminishing COVID-19 intensity, but urge vigilance

    COVID-19 Task Force briefing revealed rate of the novel coronavirus spread is slowing, but officials reiterate that citizens shouldn't relax on social distancing.

    By Jared Boyd April 10, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Young says pandemic exacerbating digital divide problem

    The director of the city's division of Housing and Community Development said on "Behind The Headlines" that Wi-Fi access for students living in public housing is a challenge that has become more acute with classes suspended in the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Bill Dries April 10, 2020
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    Leffler was a natural on Memphis City Council in a life with many roles

    Former City Council member Florence Leffler died this week, ending a life as an educator, actress and politician and sometimes a blend of all three.

    By Bill Dries April 08, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    City Administration: No need for reserves, sales tax has cushion

    Mayor Jim Strickland plans to keep his April 21 date to present his budget proposal for the new fiscal year to the city council as his administration evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 virus on sales tax revenues that finance some of the city's biggest construction projects.

    By Bill Dries April 07, 2020
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    City Council to take up vehicle-registration expiration, school zone speeding cameras

    The council's second online meeting includes a pared-down agenda of 17 items and a committee discussion on changes to the city's upcoming budget season that means no council community grants.

    By Bill Dries April 07, 2020
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    Sewing volunteers repair 20,000-plus masks for Baptist

    Stephanie Lepone and Ginna Rauls helped organize a sewing group that fixed over 20,000 damaged masks discovered by Baptist employees. 

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland: New COVID optimism based on social distancing

    The mayor extended the Memphis' state of emergency through April 21 and said the city is preparing for a second emergency field hospital, also arranging for housing and testing of the homeless population .

    By Bill Dries April 07, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Keep your distance: Packing parks during pandemic not permitted

    Following restrictions set in place by Mayor Jim Strickland, public park-goers appear to be adhering to social distancing standards.

    By Jared Boyd April 05, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Pandemic stretches help for homeless

    Social distancing is creating big challenges for local organizations that provide services and meals to the needy in Memphis.

    By Toni Lepeska April 06, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Health official: Adhering to social distancing guidelines crucial

    In the Saturday afternoon address, a Shelby County Health Department official provided context for the importance of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's "Safer in Place" executive order as well as updates and responses to local cases and national health recommendations.

    By Jared Boyd April 04, 2020
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    ‘There’s going to be more’ — Nursing home COVID-19 cases create stark choices for residents

    As the coronavirus threat heads toward an expected surge later this month that could overwhelm the county’s healthcare system, experts fear the potentially life-threatening outbreak at Carriage Court could be a bellwether for the county’s 58 licensed nursing homes and assisted care facilities, several situated in some of Memphis’ poorest communities.

    By Marc Perrusquia April 03, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Public’s role in isolation grows with surge in cases on the horizon

    If you have been tested for COVID-19, isolate as if you are positive.

    By Jane Roberts April 03, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Kane: Record year for Memphis tourism stopped day global pandemic declared

    The head of Memphis Tourism said on "Behind The Headlines" that the recovery of the tourism sector in the city could stretch into 2022. Kevin Kane was appointed recently to a state task force on the economic recovery from COVID-19.

    By Bill Dries April 03, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Efforts underway to increase COVID-19 testing sites in neighborhoods

    Frayser church volunteers its property to become needed testing site in the neighborhood. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 03, 2020
  • Business

    Gateway Shopping Center to house temporary hospital as city braces for COVID-19 surge

    The state plans to build a temporary hospital of non-acute care beds at the Gateway Shopping Center on Jackson Avenue. Other sites are being evaluated.

    By Bill Dries April 03, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Defying stay-at-home order can be misdemeanor

    “This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.

    By Jane Roberts April 02, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Second case at Carriage Court raised red flag; facility refused to issue public notice

    Assisted-living and nursing home facilities are on high alert after coronavirus outbreaks at Carriage Court in Memphis and a more widespread cluster at a Gallatin center. 

    By Jane Roberts April 02, 2020

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