Concord Academy offers individualized learning for students with disabilities
Small, private school for students with certain learning disabilities is proving to be the perfect fit for some Memphis families.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting for a decade. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
135 articles by Christin Yates :
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May 2019
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Gieselmanns lose second daughter to Batten disease
Milla's House is named for a Memphis girl who died of Batten disease in 2016 at age 6. Her sister just died from the same disease, starting a new grieving process for their parents and family.
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Moving into Q2, banks strategizing around interest rates
A slower rising interest-rate environment endorsed by the Federal Reserve has local banks making moves to adjust operations for upcoming quarters.
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April 2019
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International Paper earnings rise in Q1, revenues flat
Quarterly earnings for Memphis-based International Paper beat the consensus estimate from Zacks by 20 cents per share.
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Tri-State Bank reports positive earnings for 2018, brighter outlook
Tri-State Bank records a profitable year in 2018 and is targeting more residential mortgages and perhaps even new branch offices beyond its primary banking location in Whitehaven.
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BancorpSouth misses estimates for first quarter 2019 earnings
BancorpSouth falls short of estimates in the first quarter, but points to two additional acquisitions to spur growth in its footprint.
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MLK50 Next Step grant recipients discuss how they are changing Memphis
While the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has come and gone, the impact of the MLK50 effort continues to make strides in Memphis.
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FHN points to deposit growth in key markets in Q1 earnings
First Horizon National Corp. reports slight increase in earnings per share, slight decline in revenue from the first quarter a year ago.
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Pinnacle Financial earnings up from 2018 first quarter
Pinnacle Financial's first-quarter earnings rise from a year ago and so do revenues, but revenues miss consensus target of Zacks Equity Research.
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Memphis market ripe as home sales season begins
The inventory of available homes for sale remains low in the Memphis MSA as the homebuying season starts to heat up.
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Local organization offers free training for National Career Readiness Certificate
Companies seeking employees with the right skill sets require them to obtain National Career Readiness Certification and a local company and others are helping more candidates in Shelby County obtain the certification.
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Bill Morris receives Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award for ‘servant leadership’
Former Shelby County mayor Bill Morris said Wednesday public service “preserves a democracy” after receiving the first lifetime achievement award from the Rotary Club of Memphis East.
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March 2019
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American Harmony to set sail on the Mississippi River
A cruise ship operator is banking on the lure and popularity of the Mississippi River, introducing a new, modern ship and others to follow that will dock in Memphis.
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Bill Morris’ life of public service chronicled, recognized by local leaders
Bill Morris, who served seven terms as sheriff and mayor of Shelby County during and through civil rights struggles, documents his experiences and prepares to receive a lifetime tribute.
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Tipping Point: Sanders focuses community work on 'our young people'
Steven Sanders is board vice chairman of STS Enterprise Corp., a non-profit leadership development organization that mentors students from 14 to college age.
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Tipping Point: Turning passion into action
Venki Mandapati enjoyed helping students with resumes and job interviews so much that he launched Careerquo, which helps students connect with mentors to pursue their careers.
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CFA Institute president offers insight to Memphis finance community
The global president of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute was in Memphis Thursday to encourage local CFA members to stay focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals.
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Tipping Point: Kiamesha Wilson makes her dream reality at St. Jude
Kiamesha Wilson drove past St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for three years while she worked at a Downtown hotel, and her passion to work for the hospital grew. In 2011, she joined its fundraising organization ALSAC.
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Memphis-based Mercer Capital expands in Texas with new Houston office
Mercer Capital's strategy of growing around talent takes the Memphis-based business valuation and financial advisory firm into major markets in Texas.
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Baptist Operation Outreach opens new facility to better serve homeless
Baptist, Christ Community open a physical clinic in the Medical District to complement an existing mobile health care clinic, thus providing a one-stop shop for the homeless population.
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February 2019
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New Kroger Delta Division president to focus on improving shopping experience
The Kroger Co. recently promoted Victor Smith, former vice president of merchandising for the Ralphs Division, to president of the Memphis-based Delta Division, which extends to Jackson, Mississippi, and Little Rock, Arkansas. -
Tipping Point: Peter Abell works to direct symphony to success
Peter Abell comes from a musical family, but he found his way to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra through its administrative offices.
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Tipping Point: Corrigan finds charm, character living in Memphis
While living in Memphis was not originally in the cards for Eustis Corrigan, the UBS financial adviser has come to love the Bluff City and all it offers.
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UTHSC advisory board elects Phil Wenk chairman at inaugural meeting
The new advisory board overseeing the University of Tennessee Health Science Center approved its bylaws and elected a chairman at its inaugural meeting Thursday.
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Local podcast gains traction with national guests
An education consulting firm in Memphis branches out with an entrepreneurial podcast that is luring national business figures and gaining traction with a wider audience.
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