Community resource center to host third Youth in Business workshop
The Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in Frayser is hosting its third Youth in Business workshop Saturday, July 9.
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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City of MemphisMemphis Animal Services director has improved MAS, but still has detractors
In the past six years, Alexis Pugh has led Memphis Animal Services through what some have called a miraculous transformation. However, some controversial changes lead others to disagree with her approach.
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Neighborhoods After Frayser food hub, group opens in Orange Mound
With a community garden, seed library and leftover food from local restaurants, The Original Project Team opened its sustainability food hub in Orange Mound on Friday morning, July 1.
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South Memphis Southland Mall struggles despite forthcoming developments
On its grand opening date in 1966, Southland Mall created a three-hour traffic jam on U.S. 51 (now called Elvis Presley Boulevard). Now, on a recent afternoon, no more than two dozen cars speckled its parking lot.
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June 2022
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North Memphis New Frayser library to be completed by end of 2023
Memphis Public Libraries Director Keenon McCloy did not give a figure for the price of the contract, but may cost about $12 million.
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City of Memphis Property assessor warns of rental housing crisis
“We will lose young professionals, new college grads and young families to surrounding areas of other cities where there is substantial affordable housing available.”
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Neighborhoods Memphis 3.0 presentation tackles pedestrian safety
More than a dozen community stakeholders in District 5 gathered at Benjamin Hooks Library Wednesday night to give feedback on issues pinpointed in the Memphis 3.0 plan.
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South Memphis Whitehaven Library to host Teen Summit ‘to let them know there is hope’
Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.
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South Memphis Whitehaven primary care provider striving to be more than a clinic
Oak Street Health in Whitehaven provides care and social supports for adults on Medicare.
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North Memphis Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
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Metro Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader
Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017.
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North Memphis ‘We didn’t ask for this,’ Frayser residents say about Memphis 3.0 plans
A couple dozen Frayser stakeholders gathered at Pursuit of God Church Wednesday evening to hear plans for their neighborhood that they say do not include them.
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NeighborhoodsLocal developer to build 12 homes, increase area value by $1 million
Developer Dwayne A. Jones is primarily known for building tiny homes.
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Neighborhoods Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down
Rosalyn Willis was the first leader of the agency after it gained autonomy from the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development in 2018.
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City of Memphis Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth
The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.
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Neighborhoods City to host grand opening for Ed Rice Community Center
The center underwent an $8.4 million renovation that took almost two years since the old building was demolished in August 2020.
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May 2022
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North Memphis North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry
With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.
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Visual Arts Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art
Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community.
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Neighborhoods A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support
A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.
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South Memphis U.S. Rep. Cohen steers $3 million to former Melrose High redevelopment
Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023.
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South MemphisFirst Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation
For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.
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City of Memphis Vacant lot cultivated into tranquility park for New Chicago neighborhood
In a ceremony Friday, the Community Redevelopment Agency presented residents with plaques that they placed at the foot of their chosen tree.
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Neighborhoods TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools
A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.
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North Memphis Community groups to host May Day at Northside High building
Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation, The Works, Inc. and Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. will host a May Day Saturday at Northside High School.
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Spirit of Memphis Having a ball: Brothers invite ‘moms, dads, uncles, grandmamas’ to play
Using neighborhood softball and kickball games, Westwood brothers Ahmad and Terence Wright hope to bring the community together through Sunday afternoon sports.
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