Ja Morant likely to boost Grizzlies’ fan base in western Kentucky
The drafting of Ja Morant, and Memphis' proximity to Murray State, should expand the Grizzlies' fan base in western Kentucky.
Jared Boyd
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Music Tina Turner, Steve Cropper to enter Memphis Music Hall of Fame
The list of musicians to be inducted in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame spans genres such as blues, rock, soul, jazz and opera, and 100 years of recorded and live music.
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Metro Weirich speaks to Elephants in the Park anti-violence vigil
Members of the Republican Party of Shelby County invited the community to Marquette Park in East Memphis to spread the message of nonviolence. District Attorney Amy Weirich appeared as a special guest.
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Education Memphis rugby player to be on world stage when she delivers game ball
Jamiyah Brown, an 11-year-old rising sixth-grader and rugby team captain at Believe Memphis Academy, will deliver the game ball when the U.S. takes on France in a Rugby World Cup match Oct. 2 in Japan.
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July 2019
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Music Smokey Robinson sings with St. Jude patients for fundraising campaign
Smokey Robinson, who has written dozens of compositions that stand the test of time, joins some St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients in a new endeavor.
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Performing Arts Orpheum president warns against secondary ‘Hamilton’ ticket market
"Hamilton," the stage production that's been a hot commodity across the country, opens a Memphis run at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday with secondary market tickets selling for up to about $2,000 – even though Orpheum officials say tickets are still available at much lower prices through the theater.
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Music Harlem Week to feature Memphis food, music
A kickoff party honoring Memphis will be hosted by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at his Gracie Mansion residence as Harlem pays tribute to the Bluff City.
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Education Lin Johnson retiring from SCS financial post
Lin Johnson is leaving after a four-year tenure with Shelby County Schools as deputy director for finance, human resources and information technologies. He hopes his legacy reaches beyond the numbers.
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Arts & Culture Anime Blues Con 9 facilitates fandom and families
Memphis’ premier anime convention brings fans together to celebrate their favorite manga and anime.
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Metro A super Saturday in the park
Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays.
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Metro Memphis@200: Race an intrinsic aspect of Memphis’ complex story
Race is a complicated, foreboding and necessary theme to consider in Memphis's 200-year history. It's also more than the city's past. Race is part of the city's eternal present.
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Health Care Viral star ‘Back up, Terry’ gets new power wheelchair
Company that manufactures rehab equipment gives Terry Davis a customized wheelchair with an elevating function.
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Metro New Memphis hosts luncheon to celebrate impact of local internships
New Memphis invited interns and their bosses to a luncheon in celebration of its Launch program, which focuses on providing businesses with resources to hire and retain young talent.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis Lift donates 1,000 backpacks at back-to-school block party
Parent-led community organization Memphis Lift joined with North Memphis businesses to provide school supplies to local children.
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Education Former MCS superintendent named interim president at LeMoyne-Owen
Carol Johnson-Dean, superintendent of Memphis City Schools from 2003-2007, before leaving to take the top job at Boston Public Schools, will replace Andrea Miller. The LeMoyne-Owen board didn't renew Miller's contract.
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Metro Public transit advocate visits Memphis on nationwide train excursion
Madi Butler, a 27-year-old chef from Kentucky, stopped in Memphis on a nationwide railroad journey, an internship called Summer By Rail.
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August 2019
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Metro Texas shooting prompts beefed up MPD presence at shopping centers
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings announced a heightened police presence in local shopping areas in response to recent public shootings in Texas, California and nearby Southaven.
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Spirit of Memphis Back-to-school rally chance for law enforcement to build bridges with community
After a rally held by community organization F.F.U.N. (Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives) in South Memphis on Saturday, 1,200 young people and their families are heading into a new school year with more than just new supplies but also information about health, wellness and violence prevention.
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Spirit of Memphis City Year program gears up for third year helping students succeed in Memphis classrooms
While teachers, students, faculty members and parents across Memphis are gearing up for the school year, City Year, a nonprofit powered in partnership with AmeriCorps, is also getting into gear.
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Metro Coalition hosts second cleanup event to rehab Mid-South Coliseum
Grassroots organization Coliseum Coalition wants to invite the public in to see the condition of the Mid-South Coliseum. But first, they've got to clean it up.
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Spirit of Memphis I Love Memphis Blog celebrates 10 years of teaching Memphians to love home
Memphis Tourism's I Love Memphis Blog is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a party at Railgarten.
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Arts & Culture Pipe dreams: Guild seeks young musicians for an ancient instrument
The Memphis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists hosted Pedals, Pipes and Pizza, an event to raise interest among a new generation of potential pipe organists.
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State Government 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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City of Memphis 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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Spirit of Memphis 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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