Shelby County Schools to induct five into Alumni Hall of Fame
Shelby County Schools will honor five notable alumni for their contributions to the community at the 2019 Alumni Hall of Fame Gala Saturday.
Jared Boyd
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March 2019
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City of Memphis Tour acquaints visitors with Coliseum’s past and potential
The Coliseum Coalition, a grassroots group dedicated to preserving the Mid-South Coliseum, gave a tour Friday as part of the group's ongoing effort to show off the building's potential.
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Metro DA’s Restoration Saturday helps citizens expunge records, restore licenses
The Shelby County District Attorney's office partnered with a Westwood church to help citizens in need of driver's license restoration, child support assistance and criminal record expungement.
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Education ServiceMaster volunteer project represents a chance to give back
ServiceMaster employees fanned out to four area schools Thursday to help beautify the campuses as part of Spring Clean '19.
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Education University of Memphis event gives kids a taste of college life
Fourth- and fifth-graders from several area schools got a look at college life Friday during "Visit Day" at the University of Memphis, sponsored by the university and Shelby County Schools.
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April 2019
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Metro New Chicago community leader pushes back against Memphis 3.0
Dr. Carnita Atwater of the New Chicago Community Development Corporation calls the North Memphis community to action while taking aim at the Memphis 3.0 land use and development plan.
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Millington Millington school’s breakfast program helps students focus on learning
E. A. Harrold Elementary in Millington wins award from initiative seeking to address childhood hunger.
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City of Memphis Kidney donation bonds pair for life
Nearly a decade after they first met, Zainora Polk and Stanita Burton now share a stronger bond than ever after Burton gave Polk a kidney.
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Metro Agencies meet to discuss solutions to violence in Memphis
Representatives of local nonprofit organizations met at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to discuss solutions for violence in the Memphis community.
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City of Memphis Jesse Jackson and Stax: The reverend’s largely forgotten link to Memphis
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Memphis-based Stax Records formed an alliance following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death here that allowed Jackson to use the record label as a platform to spread the spoken word.
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Metro LGBTQ youth, allies hold field day to celebrate pride
OUT Memphis and Nike joined together to host LGBTQ youth and allies at University of Memphis for a day of games and bonding in a safe space and promoting wellness and socialization between young people who are often marginalized within other youth groups.
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Music Live at the Garden lineup spans classic rock and country-pop genres
The Doobie Brothers returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden concert series in a lineup that also includes Lionel Richie, Toby Keith and Brett Young.
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Education Education fair seeks to keep best teachers in Memphis
Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Joris Ray urged prospective teachers Thursday to keep their talents in Memphis and Shelby County.
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Arts & Culture HempFest gathers legal cannabis vendors and fans on 4/20
Memphis-area industrial hemp vendors join together for festival aimed at educating public and celebrating the controversial plant.
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City of Memphis Africa in April: Memphian shines light on medical crisis in home country
Longtime Memphian and native Nigerian John Amaefula has supported the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival for years. This year, he decided to do more by helping and promoting an organization assisting his native country.
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Food News Hot wings: Memphis cuisine’s lesser-known staple
In the world of Memphis food, barbecue isn't the only crown jewel. The hot wing, since the 1990s, has played a major role in shaping the way Memphians eat and approach the food industry.
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Metro Automobile museum opens with block party to celebrate history of Edge District
Known for its history as a haven for automotive businesses in Memphis, the Edge District hosted a block party to celebrate the opening of the Edge Motor Museum complete with classic rides, music and food.
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May 2019
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Arts & Culture Mourners gather to say goodbye to local musician Omar Higgins
Members of the local music community gathered to pay their respects to Memphis musician Omar Higgins during his funeral Tuesday at Clayborn Temple.
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Music ‘Social media giant’ will be a Memphis in May sponsor
Memphis in May's new partnership with a social media giant includes live streaming from the Beale Street Music Festival and will carry over to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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Music Memphis-bred songwriter combines hip-hop and hee-haw in No. 1 hit
A bizarre story in American music isn’t quite done unfolding, but in the middle of it all is Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, the songwriter who grew up in Memphis and helped author this cowboy-styled tale of musical redemption.
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Public Safety Rapper BlocBoy JB posts bail following arrest, to appear at Music Fest
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana Friday, the day he is set to perform at Beale Street Music Festival.
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Music Miley Cyrus added to Saturday’s Beale Street Music Fest lineup
Beale Street Music Fest took over the Downtown riverfront with performances by BlocBoy JB, Shinedown, Brandon Santini, Chvrches and Dirty Heads.
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Music Miley Cyrus thrills during muddy second day of Beale Street Music Fest
Miley Cyrus joined Marc Cohn for a rendition of "Walking in Memphis" as the rain fell over Tom Lee Park on the second day of Beale Street Music Fest.
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Music Festival to honor musician Omar Higgins
Memphis Mojo Festival organizers say the event will include an entertainment and arts industry expo on Oct. 2-4, with concerts taking place Oct. 5 to 6.
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Metro Mission accomplished: LeMoyne-Owen student, 59, earns three degrees
After a 41-year journey to earn her college degree, 59-year-old Alison Turner has earned an associate degree and two bachelor’s degrees from LeMoyne-Owen College.
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