UTHSC scientist receives NIH grant to study arterial stiffness
Study will center on gene mutation that causes defects in the formation, development of human embryos.
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October 2020
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Downtown Front Street at convention center reopening
The street has been closed between Poplar and Jackson avenues since October 2019.
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Business How Memphis construction and development continue during the pandemic
Leaders of three key Memphis developments - the Fairgrounds, Poplar Plaza, and South City - talk about the scope and status of their projects.
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Business Real estate experts, leaders take on Memphis’ major projects
Principals involved in major developments (and redevelopments) in South City, the Fairgrounds and Poplar Plaza will talk about their projects as well as trends in real estate and construction as a whole.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Local CPA firm Patrick Accounting recently announced the promotion of Debbie Warren to Accounting & Tax Manager.
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Coronavirus Watch the Oct. 13 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
In total, Shelby County’s reported coronavirus is now 33,481 cases, including 31,175 recoveries, 1,769 active cases and 537 deaths.
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 59 COVID-19 cases from 2,066 tests
The daily positivity rate Sunday was less than 3%.
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Metro Camper recognized among top 100 influential African Americans
House Minority Leader Karen Camper has been named one of the 100 most influential African Americans by African Leadership magazine.
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Metro White appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
State Rep. Mark White has been appointed to a four-year term on the national board that oversees student assessments, determining testing content and achievement levels for student performance.
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Metro Health Department offering $125 gift card to people tested in walk-up centers this month
Kroger gift cards are intended to cover some expenses until test results are back.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
John Butler, President of Agricenter International, has selected Ardis Porter to serve as the new Program Manager for the Veterans Employed in Technology and Service in Agriculture (VETSA).
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Metro Sponsors support canceled Freedom Awards with $725K in contributions
Though the in-person events around the Freedom Awards were canceled this year, 37 sponsors promised to continue their annual support, contributing a total of $725,500.
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Coronavirus Watch the Oct. 6 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The Shelby County Health Department reported 258 new coronavirus cases and two related deaths on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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Metro Southwest Tennessee CC receives grant for students with disabilities, autism
College offering peer mentorship for students with disabilities and GPAs of 2.4 or less. It is also establishing summer camp for high school graduates with autism.
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Metro COVID response fund awards $2.5 million
The Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, has awarded nearly $2.5 million to 78 nonprofits in a second phase of funding.
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Metro 2020 Mid-South Fair canceled due to COVID
The event was scheduled for Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 at Southaven’s Landers Center.
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Memphis Tigers Football Live tweets: SMU squeaks past Memphis, 30-27
Late field goal lifts Mustangs.
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Metro Bryce Corp. to settle equal pay lawsuit
The EEOC suit claimed that Memphis-based company hired a male senior business analyst and paid him $18,000 more than a woman in the same position.
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Metro Memphis Botanic Garden plant sale is Oct. 1-3
Memphis Botanic Garden’s annual fall plant sale is underway and continues through Saturday, Oct. 3.
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Sports All Memphis home basketball games to be single-game ticket sales only
Season ticket holders who renew their plans by Oct. 15 will have priority in purchasing single-game tickets.
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Coronavirus Watch the Oct.1 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The Shelby County Health Department reported 78 coronavirus-related deaths in September.
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September 2020
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Acadian Companies Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag recently announced that Justin Back will be appointed president of Acadian Ambulance Service, effective Nov. 1, 2020.
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Coronavirus Watch the Sept.29 Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
For the second day in a row, the Shelby County Health Department reported no new coronavirus-related deaths.
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Metro Amazon donates $500K to St. Jude
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Metro Group lobbying for South Memphis TIF
A group is lobbying to have a community-driven Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF, created for South Memphis to address poverty, blight and disinvestment in the area.
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