Former U of M president, Thomas G. Carpenter, has died
Thomas G. Carpenter, the 11th president of the university, also was the founding president of the University of North Florida.
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.
There are 337 articles by Linda A. Moore :
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January 2021
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Spirit of Memphis Century-old Glenview historic district is being reborn, one house at a time
Homes in the neighborhood have fallen into disrepair, but renovations and new construction are giving the Glenview community new life.
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Spirit of Memphis Next step for Memphis Slim Collaboratory is out in the backyard
The music nonprofit is expanding performance opportunities for musicians. The new space is a vacant half-acre lot behind the site of the renowned blues musician’s family home.
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December 2020
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Education U of M law school gift strengthens Legal Clinic’s public service mission
The University of Memphis law school legal clinic will be renamed in honor of James ‘Jim’ Gilliland Sr.
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Education Shelby County Schools gets $1.8M federal grant
The grant is for a project at Belle Forest Community School.
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Education LeMoyne-Owen College names new president
LeMoyne-Owen College has named Vernell Bennett-Fairs its new president.
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Spirit of Memphis Coronavirus didn’t stop Advance Memphis’s mission for South Memphis
The nonprofit’s programs prepare graduates for permanent employment.
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Education Lopsided teacher/student ratio fuels differing decisions
Parents have made decisions about their children’s education for the new year, but a lot of the logistics are still up in the air. Related article: Tennessee school districts share staffing concerns
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EducationSCS ditches return to in-school learning in January
Officials say SCS won’t resume in-person learning until February as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
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South Memphis Small business grants now available for Whitehaven businesses
The Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. has money available to help Whitehaven small business that have been hurt by the coronavirus.
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Collierville Collierville students ask to remain virtual; school system’s staff get $1,000 bonus
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
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Education Only 17% of teachers will report when SCS opens in January
Thirty-two percent of SCS students are expected to be in the classrooms when school starts in January, compared with only 17% of SCS teachers, who will mostly be working from home. Some say schools shouldn’t open at all.
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Spirit of Memphis Orange Mound nonprofit is looking for single moms with a dream
A pilot program by JUICE Orange Mound will help single mothers grow their ideas for a business.
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Metro TnAchieves still needs mentors to help high school seniors
Students need mentors to give guidance and support while taking the next steps after high school.
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November 2020
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South Memphis New YMCA planned for Whitehaven
The new state-of-the-art YMCA bolsters the Y’s ongoing commitment to Whitehaven.
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City of Memphis Coronavirus: Eight deaths and 258 new cases reported in Shelby County
As of 5 p.m. Monday, Nov.23, the Health Department reported that 89% of the area’s acute care hospital beds were occupied.
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City of Memphis Big holiday parades off the table for Memphis – and you know why
Concerns about the spread of the coronavirus forced organizers to cancel the Whitehaven Christmas Parade and the Memphis Holiday Parade.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 509 new cases in Shelby County, but no new deaths
On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.
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Spirit of Memphis Two Mississippi teens become BSA Chickasaw Council’s first female Eagle Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019 and this achievement is historic.
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Business Melvin Jones, publisher of Memphis Black Business Directory, has died
Melvin Jones never stopped pushing to improve the economic well-being of minority business owners.
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South Memphis ‘I Love Whitehaven Weekend’ aims to draw visitors to community
This week of events kicks off the holiday season for Whitehaven.
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Education SCS: 65% of students will remain off campus when schools reopen in January
The Shelby County Schools district says 65% of parents who responded to a survey want their children off-campus when school resumes in person in January; 24% chose in-school learning and 11% didn’t respond.
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Metro Let’s discuss: Finding ways to grow the number of Black college graduates in Memphis
Community leaders will discuss why it is necessary for the city to have more Black college graduates.
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Education Wanted: Mentors willing to herd high school seniors toward higher education
tnAchieves is looking for mentors to help students entering the TN Promise program. This year, because of COVID-19, students and mentors will use a virtual platform.
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Health Care Webinar offers support and advice for dementia and Alzheimer’s patient caregivers
The previously in-person conference has been replaced by a two-hour webinar, another casualty of the coronavirus.
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