New wellness center at U of M educational and functional
The facility at the University of Memphis opened June 30 with a variety of amenities for students.
Rob Moore
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BusinessSome companies encourage return to office (while others insist)
Labor Department reports show the number of people teleworking in June was 14.4%, down from 16.6% in May as businesses nationwide require employees to return to the office.
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South Memphis Artist weighs in on pipeline controversy with billboard
A billboard depicting a young girl holding melting ice cream now stands on Interstate 55, across from the Valero refinery in South Memphis.
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Public Safety More charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson possible, prosecutor says
Despite the possibility of additional charges, a Sept. 13 trial date remains in place for now in the case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson on charges related to her business, The Healthcare Institute.
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City of Memphis What’s next for MCAP?
After gaining its moment in the spotlight with the Byhalia Connection Pipeline project, MCAP is now looking ahead and figuring out how to face future battles.
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Public Safety National Civil Rights Museum figure joins prison reform group
Veda Ajamu is about to get the chance to help with criminal justice reform as a Justice Reform Fellow for Families Against Mandatory Minimums.
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Metro Lynching site’s a reminder of past victims
A ceremony Thursday at the site of three lynchings more than a century ago was part of a week of Ida B. Wells events leading up to Friday’s statue unveiling.
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North Memphis Door-to-door effort delivers Spanish-language COVID vaccine info
Volunteers and employees of office of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris targeted the 38128 ZIP code in North Memphis, because of its prominent Spanish speaking-population, citing a disparity in local vaccination rates among Hispanic communities.
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Metro Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine
Memphis Voices for Palestine, along with the Memphis chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, led a march down Cooper Street holding signs that read ‘Zionism Equals Violence’ and ‘Free Palestine.’
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Public Safety Latoshia Daniels to get court-appointed attorney
Leslie Ballin, a Memphis-based criminal defense attorney, has represented Daniels since her arrest in 2019.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Metal Museum highlights Black artists, old and new
This weekend, metal is a way of life.
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Spirit of Memphis Grab your phone and pose: It’s a selfie studio
Pose 901 offers a place for visitors to snap photos in a variety of Memphis-themed settings.
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Music Memphis nonprofits benefit from MacKenzie Scott donations
Two Memphis nonprofits — Collage Dance Collective and Memphis Music Initiative — recently received grants from MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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Arts & Culture ‘Inside the Walt Disney Archives’ opens at Graceland
Inside the Walt Disney Archives, an exhibit showcasing the history of the Walt Disney enterprise, opened Friday at Graceland.
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Public Safety Chief Davis takes a stroll to see neighborhood problems firsthand
Memphis police chief goes for a walk with a city council member who says residents of her district can’t sleep at night for fear of being shot in their beds.
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City of Memphis Cordova town hall focuses on increasing police force
A comprehensive traffic study is planned for incorporated Cordova, but crime was the main topic of discussion Tuesday evening.
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Real Estate Board delays U of M apartment decision, allows for Uptown storage facility
The board also approved zoning variances for a Georgia-based developer that plans to build affordable housing complexes in the North Poplar neighborhood near Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
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August 2021
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Real Estate Iconic, towering East Memphis landmark changes hands
New owners plan a “comprehensive improvement plan” for the iconic office tower in the heart of East Memphis.
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BusinessLocal auto dealers have a big problem with a tiny component
While the demand for new cars continues to increase following the COVID-19 pandemic, a critical part remains in short supply.
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Spirit of Memphis MVP3 Entertainment partner aims to ‘pay it forward’
“I want to pay it forward, and I’m working with an organization that is doing incredible things to help children and families,” Marie Pizano said of MVP3 Entertainment Group’s partnership with Rotary-Family Youth Initiative.
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Real Estate Design of Grand Hyatt at One Beale receives conditional approval
The 20-story, $190 million Grand Hyatt will be a centerpiece of the 5.2-acre mixed-used development at the end of Beale Street overlooking the Mississippi River.
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Neighborhoods Accelerate Memphis starts with Gaston Community Center
South Memphis resident Deandrew Thomas calls the center a sanctuary. “It’s our rock. It has played a major part of my life.”
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State Government Sexton’s visit to Memphis about violent crime turns to masks
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton was in Memphis to discuss violent crime, before the topic turned to COVID.
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North Memphis ‘I teared up when I saw someone share this on Facebook’
A drive-thru backpack giveaway at Raleigh Springs Civic Center helps Shelby County Schools students prepare for the start of classes Monday.
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Arts & Culture Stax unlocks the vault
“Solid Gold Soul: The Best of the Rest from the Stax Museum” is on show now. The exhibit features staff-selected artifacts from Stax’s vast archives, including Isaac Hayes’ desk from the 1970s.
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