MLK Days of Service pays tribute to Dr. King’s passion for community involvement
Weekend of community service projects will bring area residents together to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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January 2019
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Real Estate NAREB-Memphis celebrates 50 years, welcomes new president
New leaders will continue NAREB-Memphis' mission to increase homeownership for African-Americans and help members build wealth.
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Business Slingshot Memphis raises money for nonprofits, holds them accountable
Slingshot Memphis partners with nonprofit organizations to help them evaluate their initiatives and determine how best to use their resources to serve the community.
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December 2018
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Business Association for Women Attorneys to recognize activist Jocelyn Wurzburg
The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 had a profound effect on many Memphians, but for Jocelyn Wurzburg, it was life-altering. -
Financial Services Stifel plants roots, expanding Memphis office
During college, native Memphian Phillip Rogers, branch manager and senior vice president of investments at Stifel, heard that at one time Memphis had, per capita, more financial brokers and advisers than any other city in the U.S. The culture of the financial landscape in Memphis during that period was primarily based on regional investment banking and wealth management firms. -
Business Gieselmanns turn grief into good
Frazer and Dana Gieselmann have had their share of grief and loss the past few years, but they haven’t let their circumstances stop them, instead turning their hardships into doing something good for the community. -
Business About 12,000 Memphians have been helped through pro bono legal clinics
From tenant and landlord issues to debt collection and family estate problems, Memphis-area attorneys have been providing free legal guidance and services to Memphians for more than a decade through a series of clinics offered at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. -
North Memphis ALCO, partners have been committed to Frayser for decades
ALCO Management has had a strong presence in many communities throughout Memphis, but specifically in Frayser. Using a variety of techniques with the help of local agencies, ALCO has invested $50.1 million in six properties in Frayser, providing housing for 1,083 families in the community. -
Business Tipping Point: Service to the Memphis community is Fogelman’s cornerstone
For Mark Fogelman, president of Fogelman Properties, service to the community has always been a core motivation. Leading a growing real estate firm along with his brother Rick Fogelman requires business savvy, sure, but for Fogelman, community comes before profit. -
Health Care ZeroTo510 builds on Memphis’ ecosystem in medical devices
With more than 45 medical device companies based in the area, Memphis Bioworks Foundation and its ZeroTo510 business accelerator are building on successes to cultivate medical startups and help them thrive in Memphis. -
Financial Services New initiative works to cultivate young Memphis entrepreneurs
While summer jobs are great for kids and young adults, there is a need to help them find year-round opportunities to make money. -
Performing Arts Local magician reviving magic in Memphis
A local magician is working to bring back the art of magic to the Memphis area. Jeff Day, who specializes in a Victorian style of magic, performs across the Mid-South for a wide range of audiences. -
Business Tipping Point: Monica Wharton strives to bring positive change to Memphis community
Monica Wharton’s personal mission and passion have always been about serving her community, and that’s what inspired her to explore a career in health care. -
Performing Arts At Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare is for everyone
Growing up, Dan McCleary, founder of Memphis' Tennessee Shakespeare Company, was exposed to Shakespeare in the way many students are today — in its written form. -
Metro Newly elected Episcopal bishop of West Tennessee found her calling later in life
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee's newly elected bishop didn't find her calling until late in life, having pursued careers in research, auditing and law before being ordained at age 41. -
Education University of Memphis board votes to move forward with new middle school
The University of Memphis board of trustees on Wednesday authorized president David Rudd to enter into an agreement with Shelby County Schools to operate a campus middle school at the former St. Anne Catholic School property at Highland and Spottswood.
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November 2018
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Midtown Midtown Cabinetry continues legacy of high-end custom millwork in Memphis
Despite big-box retailers such as Lowe's, Home Depot and Ikea, the custom cabinet business is alive and well in the Bluff City. -
Health Care Rock your socks off for St. Jude
Oak Hall and Lansky Bros. are collaborating on a unique project that gives back to the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A set of three pairs of collectible socks is available just in time for the holidays, and sales benefit St. Jude. -
Breaking News
Performing ArtsGermantown Community Theatre, MVP3 cultivating a ‘gold mine’ of acting talent
Marie Pizano, CEO and founder of MVP3 Entertainment Group, has a mission to bring Hollywood, California, to Memphis to help train and mentor young actors. Her vision will come to life Nov. 30 at Germantown Community Theatre. -
Performing Arts Larry Hass adds to Memphis magic scene
Lawrence “Larry” Hass doesn’t have the traditional background that leads to becoming a full-time magician. The former philosopher wasn’t intrigued with magic as a child and never saw himself pursuing the mystical profession. -
Music Singer-songwriter Brooke Fair, 14, releases self-written EP
Brooke Fair, a 14-year-old student at Hutchison, recently released a six-song, self-written EP, “All Queens Wear Crowns.” -
Midtown Skateboarding, coffee, art, music and culture at new Society Memphis
Memphis will soon be home to a unique indoor skatepark, complete with a skate shop and coffee shop. Society Skatepark & Coffee, a 10,000-square-foot facility just off Broad Avenue, should open the weekend of Nov. 17. -
Financial Services Juggling adult children’s needs and your own
Parents spend $500 billion annually on their adult children, but they’re only putting $250 billion away per year toward their own retirement, according to a new study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. -
Food News McEwen’s on Monroe planning expansion, renovation
One of Memphis’ long-standing Downtown restaurants will soon expand to accommodate demand. -
Education Charter schools benefit local education but must meet challenges, panelists argue
With nine new charter schools opening in Memphis next year and another seven closing due to low performance, local education leaders say charters create accessibility to choices – but also are accountable for meeting standards.
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