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October 2019
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Pink Palace Crafts Fair keeps makers' traditions alive
The 47th annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair spotlights craftsmakers, allowing them to demonstrate the creation of their wares for guests.
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15 connections between Wu-Tang Clan and the Memphis soul sound
The nine-member rap crew Wu-Tang Clan, a headliner at Mempho Festival, has a history of relying on Memphis soul for inspiration.
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NBC: 'Bluff City Law' renewal to be determined after 10-episode season airs
NBC representative says network is "hopeful," despite reports that the Memphis-produced show may cease production after 10th episode.
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Spirit of Memphis headlines Mempho Music Festival
The third Mempho Music Festival kicked off on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park. This year's festival included an increased emphasis on Memphis musicians, food and vendors.
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Lynching Sites Project memorializes two men killed in Shelby County
The ceremony is the organization’s third lynching marker dedication of 36 total known victims to such violence in Shelby County’s history.
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Amy Jackson connects Memphis musicians to their royalties
Jackson, who was married to the late Memphis trumpeter Wayne Jackson, is dedicated to hunting down money many local musicians didn't know they had earned.
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DJ Paul celebrates October with Three 6 Mafia reunion, Mempho show
Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul says October is his favorite time of year. So, it's fitting he's performing twice in front of his hometown crowd.
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Memphis' first punk rock club honored with historical marker
Historians, fans and former patrons gathered Saturday at the site of The Antenna Club in Midtown, Memphis' first dedicated haven for punk rock fans.
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Scott Bomar translates Memphis soul sound for Brewer's new movie 'Dolemite'
Awaiting the release of his third project with Craig Brewer, composer Scott Bomar talks about the tools he uses to bring the Memphis soul sound to Hollywood scores.
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The Consortium removes barriers for Memphis musicians
Led by David Porter, the Consortium MMT is a music incubator that seeks to fast-track success for a rebuilding Memphis music industry.
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September 2019
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‘Party with a cause’
Members of the LGBTQ community in the Mid-South gathered for Pride Fest in Robert Church Park. Along with a parade down Beale Street, the festival paired entertainment with information pertinent to participants.
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'Woman to Woman': Shirley Brown's first hit, and Stax's last
In the mid-1970s it was the final hit record of a Memphis soul empire. In 2019, it's an adored meme. But for Shirley Brown, "Woman to Woman" was the song that changed her life.
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Friends, family remember ‘Mayor of Orange Mound’
Affectionately known as “The Mayor of Orange Mound,” restaurateur and notable Memphian Tyler Glover Sr. was laid to rest on Saturday.
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Mempho Music Fest puts Shelby Farms at center stage
Mempho Music Festival returns to Shelby Farms Park for a third year, and festival organizers say the park itself will be this year's biggest star.
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SHC excitement builds with parade, Battle of the Bands
The Southern Heritage Classic weekend continued Saturday with the Orange Mound Community Parade and Battle of the Bands taking place prior to the evening's football game.
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MPD prepares for traffic as football, festival converge in Midtown
With the Southern Heritage Classic and Cooper-Young Fest occupying neighboring districts on the same day, Memphis Police say they have a plan for traffic and safety this weekend.
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Volunteer Memphis to host day of service in remembrance of 9/11 victims
Volunteer Memphis is honoring the lives of those affected by 9/11 with a slate of service activities aimed at giving back to local first responders. The day's events include the dedication of plaques, free meals and military park cleanup projects.
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Germantown Festival offers doggone good family fun
The 48th Germantown Festival began at the Germantown Civic Complex. The festival featured more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and rides for children.
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Boyd: 15 Memphis albums worth digging for in the record store
Some choice selections from Memphis' lesser known songbooks in recognition of 901 Day. Let it be a legend to help you map out your own Memphis musical treasure hunt.
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Carver High School alumni celebrate with picnic in the park
Although George Washington Carver High School was closed and replaced with a similarly named charter school, alumni congregate each year to celebrate at a massive picnic in the park.
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August 2019
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Shelby Farms Park: Heat stroke the cause of death for two dogs
After public concern that toxic algae may have led to the deaths of two dogs who died shortly after swimming at Shelby Farms Park, park officials say veterinarians have ruled heat stroke as the cause of both deaths.
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Yo Gotti surprises Frayser school with free uniforms
Rap superstar Yo Gotti announces partnership with Shelby County Schools to outfit students at his former middle school with free uniforms. The music mogul said he hopes to expand the program to more schools in the district.
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Shelby Farms Park closes lakes after confirming death of two dogs
After confirming the death of two local dogs shortly after a visit to Shelby Farms Park, park officials say they are closing the lakes in the area where the dogs swam. Officials haven't confirmed the cause of the dogs' deaths.
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Abortion rights advocate responds to being removed from Senate hearing
Cherisse Scott, CEO of the reproductive rights advocacy organization SisterReach, was removed from a Senate hearing in a now-viral video clip. However, she says she's energized, not discouraged by the incident.
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