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.
Rob Moore
Rob Moore is an Arkansas native who moved to Memphis to attend the University of Memphis. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English. He covers Public Companies, Transportation and Logistics, and Banking and Finance.
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Criminal Justice 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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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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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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South 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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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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Criminal Justice 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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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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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 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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Criminal Justice 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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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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Criminal Justice 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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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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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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Education 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.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A week for Ida B. Wells
There’s plenty to do this week, including a celebration of Ida B. Wells, the investigative journalist and early civil rights leader. There are also exhibitions, music, beer tasting and, um, reptiles.
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Collierville After a dud year, fireworks explode back on the scene
Fireworks flashed over Collierville’s sky for fewer than 20 minutes Saturday night, but for the experts who executed the demonstration, the process began three days ago at H.W. Cox Park.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Where to see fireworks shows this weekend
This weekend will see fireworks shows in the area’s suburbs as well as at Graceland and in Downtown Memphis.
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City of Memphis Cross-country environmental awareness trek stops in Memphis
Chauncey Foster and Noah Mertz are traveling the country to feed those in need, pick up litter and connect with people. They stopped in Memphis Thursday.
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June 2021
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Music South Memphis native to share music industry expertise at the U of M
Jeff Cohran brings experience of world tours and years in the music industry with pop star Janelle Monáe to the faculty at the University of Memphis.
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Midtown Memphis Zoo opens new coffee shop
Memphis Zoo converts conference room into coffee café to expand the refreshment options for visitors.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Zoo pays ‘80s themed tribute to Nick Vergos
The Memphis Zoo’s 37- year-old tradition, Zoo Rendezvous, returns Sept. 11 after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Memphis Heritage sale could have you saying ‘Mais oui’
When Memphis Heritage hosts an estate sale this weekend, it’ll be a little bit of Memphis meets Paris.
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South Memphis Sears to self-storage: Hickory Ridge Mall space to open this summer
The former Sears location in the Hickory Ridge Mall will reopen as an indoor storage business as early next month.
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