Groups reveal Orange Mound revitalization plan
Juice Orange Mound and Rhodes College students unveiled the Mound Up! Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, culminating a two-year process.
Daja E. Henry
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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July 2022
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Neighborhoods
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August 2022
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South Memphis Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room
The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance.
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City of Memphis Panel highlights Memphis’ impact on national civil rights movement
Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
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NeighborhoodsBlight Authority plans to acquire 30 properties per month
Michael O. Harris is the new leader of the Blight Authority of Memphis and he has big plans to transform communities.
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South Memphis Church, CDC partner for Westwood community garden
The garden will be located across the street from Mount Vernon Baptist Church Westwood, on land the church owns.
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Neighborhoods Teen summit headed to Orange Mound
Local leaders, many affiliated with the Nation of Islam, will discuss topics such as early childhood development, music entrepreneurship, juvenile justice and self-defense.
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Public Safety Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday
The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh.
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North Memphis Raleigh leaders hope to activate Neighborhood Protection Act
During an emergency meeting Monday evening in response to the area’s recent violent crime, leaders announced a new Raleigh Community Action Plan.
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South Memphis My Cup of Tea seeks Orange Mound artists
The nonprofit is accepting submissions for a Memphis-themed tea box.
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Education Southwest soars to new heights with aviation program
Southwest Tennessee Community College celebrated its aviation program with an open house at the Olive Branch airport Tuesday, Aug. 30.
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September 2022
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East Memphis Homes for Hearts prepares tiny house for second resident
A partnership between Homes for Hearts, Room in the Inn and Dwayne A. Jones Construction is providing stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
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