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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Neighborhoods 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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City of MemphisMemphis 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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South Memphis 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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South Memphis 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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East Memphis 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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