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Plus, Bog & Barley is open for business and a possible solid waste fee hike for Memphis.
Natalie Pilgrim
Natalie Pilgrim is a Memphis native and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She is a digital producer for The Daily Memphian.
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November 2019
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Metro Memphis-based Dunavant opens container drayage terminal in Baltimore
Memphis-based global logistics firm Dunavant has opened its 20th location with a new container drayage terminal at the Port of Baltimore.
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October 2019
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Business Platinum Equity acquires TruckPro Holding Corp.
Platinum Equity has acquired Memphis-based TruckPro Holding Corp. from Harvest Partners.
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Metro 2019 Keeper of the Dream Award winners announced
The 2019 winners of the Keeper of the Dream Award have been announced.
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Metro U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to speak at Rhodes College
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will deliver Rhodes College’s annual Constitution Day lecture on Thursday, Oct. 3.
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September 2019
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Metro Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and Common Table Health Alliance to host breast cancer health event
MBCC and CTHA will host a breast cancer health event Oct.1 at Double Tree Hotel Memphis on 5069 Sanderlin Ave.
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Health Care Local Saint Francis hospitals in suit against opioid manufacturers
Saint Francis hospitals in Bartlett and Memphis are among 26 in Tennessee and seven in southwest Virginia that have filed a civil lawsuit in Greene County (Tenn.) Circuit Court against the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioid-based drugs.
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City of Memphis ‘MEMPHIS’ sign gets (temporary) tiger stripes
The "MEMPHIS" sign on Mud Island got its tiger stripes Tuesday to celebrate the University of Memphis and Tiger Athletics. The temporary installation comes just in time for Memphis Madness.
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Metro Shelby County Mayor and County Commission announce grant funding for ‘Destination Graduation’ scholarship
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the County Commission announced Friday $180,000 in special grant funding for the "Destination Graduation" college scholarship.
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Visual Arts U of M’s Hooks Institute and Art Museum to co-host closing lecture of ‘If I Had A Camera’ exhibit
The University of Memphis' Hooks Institute and Art Museum are set to co-host a closing lecture of the “If I Had A Camera: Art Shay – Activism, Civil Rights & Justice” exhibit.
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Metro ProTech announces name change and launch of new website
ProTech Systems Group, Inc. has changed its name to ProTech Services Group, Inc.
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Visual Arts me & mrs. jones painting studio and boutique moves to East Memphis
Working/teaching decorative painting studio and DIY boutique me & mrs. jones has opened a new East Memphis location at 600 South Perkins Rd.
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Business Fred’s stock to be delisted starting Wednesday
Fred’s common stock is set to be delisted from Nasdaq beginning Wednesday, Sept, 18.
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Metro U of M to commemorate 60th anniversary of Memphis State Eight
The University of Memphis will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Memphis State Eight at a commemorative event Sept. 18.
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Business Fred’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Fred’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, Sept. 9, bringing an end to a longtime Memphis institution.
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Metro Shelby Residential & Vocational Services awarded $150,000 grant
Shelby Residential & Vocational Services has been awarded $150,000 by the Assisi Foundation.
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Suburbs Building permit filed for construction of Aldi in Lakeland
A building permit was filed Tuesday for the construction of an Aldi grocery store in Lakeland at 2998 Canada Road.
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Metro Girls on the Run Memphis awarded $30,000 grant
Girls on the Run Memphis has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program.
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Metro MMDC partners with MATA to launch Groove Shuttle
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative and MATA have partnered on a pilot commuter shuttle between Mud Island and the Medical District.
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August 2019
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Metro Native Memphian to participate in Air Force flyover at Memphis vs. Ole Miss game
Native Memphian and lifelong Tiger fan, Air Force Captain Steve “Split” Orians, is set to fly one of the jets over Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff of the Memphis vs. Ole Miss game on Saturday.
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Business Explore Bike Share to offer special membership price for 901 Day
Explore Bike Share will offer a special monthly membership price of $9.01 available for purchase between Sept. 1 and Sept. 7 in honor of 901 Day.
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Metro Memphis in May to host judging seminar for barbecue contest
Memphis in May International Festival will host its annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judging Seminar from Nov. 2.
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Metro Park Avenue at I-240 closures set to begin Monday for MemFix bridge replacement
The westbound curb lane on Park Avenue between Primacy Parkway and Brookfield Road will be closed for approximately seven days to allow TDOT to make roadway repairs associated with the MemFix 4 bridge replacement project starting Monday at 9 a.m.
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Metro Guaranty Bank & Trust to buy First Alliance Bank
The holding company for Mississippi-based Guaranty Bank & Trust Co., Guaranty Capital Corporation, has agreed to buy Memphis’ First Alliance Bank in an all-cash transaction.
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Metro Memphis Library Foundation to host 22nd annual Corporate Knowledge Bowl
The Memphis Library Foundation announced Thursday it will host the 22nd annual Corporate Knowledge Bowl Sept. 23-27.
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