Fundraising for Zion Christian Cemetery will help continue preservation work
Long-term plans for the cemetery would make it a tourist stop highlighting the accomplishments of the African Americans who are buried there.
Linda A. Moore
Reporter
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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Metro Pandemic hit us hard, mental health experts say
A year into the pandemic, the economy and social unrest have taken a toll and more people have reached out to mental health professionals for help.
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Spirit of Memphis Giving back: LeMoyne-Owen College ‘loving our community’
“Loving Our Community” launched on Friday with alumni, students and faculty from LeMoyne-Owen conducting a community cleanup along Walker Avenue.
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Arts & Culture Graceland, others prepare to bring back live music
Graceland, Live at the Garden and Levitt Shell are planning for 2021 concerts after 2020 shut everything down.
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Neighborhoods Clayborn Temple seeks community members for restorative economics council
A new council will help residents build better economic outcomes and restore neglected communities.
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Spirit of MemphisMelrose School to be ‘reimagined and repurposed’
After planning and construction, the project to reimagine the historic school is expected to be completed in 2023.
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Neighborhoods New medical practice encourages fresh ideas for senior care
For Dedicated Senior Medical Group, it’s better for them when patients stay healthy.
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Neighborhoods Will plants thrive after freeze? It’s a waiting game
The February freeze has left Mid-South gardeners worried that their plants might not survive.
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Arts & CultureMemphis Zoo becomes more sensitive to sensory overloads
A new sensory certification will help people with sensory sensitivities enjoy the Memphis Zoo.
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February 2021
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NeighborhoodsFrom Chicago with love: LeMoyne-Owen College gets truck load of supplies from friends to the north
Donors send food and water to LeMoyne-Owen College after freezing temperatures and water system issues in the city.
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Neighborhoods Suspended SCS principal is suing district on free-speech grounds
Principal Barton Thorne called it “shocking and disappointing” to be removed for speaking to students about the First Amendment.
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Neighborhoods LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs
LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.
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Metro In-school teaching could be a non-starter for some SCS teachers
SCS is requiring all in-school personnel to report to their school buildings, health concerns notwithstanding.
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Neighborhoods New leadership for group promoting Whitehaven businesses
As the new board president, Andre Gibson plans to help the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. bring more economic development to Whitehaven.
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Neighborhoods Pandemic, cold weather can’t slow growth of Suga Mama SnoBalls
Suga Mama SnoBalls is opening a second location in Southeast Memphis next month.
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Metro Check your kids’ SCS devices; the filters may not be working
Some parents say the content filters on their SCS devices aren’t working and children can “Google anything under the sun.”
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Business Chamber president seeks return to classes for SCS
Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Beverly Robertson sent a letter to Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray and the board to urge them to reopen Memphis area schools.
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January 2021
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Metro SCS to delay return to classes again
SCS students won’t go back to school on Feb. 8.
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Neighborhoods Coloring book helps children explore career possibilities
With help and creativity, children as young as 7 can think about adult careers and becoming an entrepreneur.
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MetroThe hurdles SCS schools face as it tries to reopen
Legislation potentially could force parents to send their children into situations they believe to be unsafe.
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Spirit of Memphis Plans for old Melrose School excite neighbors
Melrose School has been an anchor in Orange Mound for 83 years and will soon have a second life.
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Arts & Culture Local casting starts soon for ABC series ‘Women of the Movement’
The television series on the Civil Rights Movement is set in the 1950s needs people with a ‘50s vibe.
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Neighborhoods Nonprofit Red Door Urban Missions grows partnership with ARISE2Read
The new initiative will help students move toward reading at grade level.
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Metro Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives
Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.
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Neighborhoods Cordova High principal placed on leave for controversial comments
Principal’s comments on the power social media and big tech companies have are under scrutiny from Shelby County Schools officials.
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