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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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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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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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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Music Juneteenth celebrated throughout holiday weekend
Juneteenth celebration this weekend moves from Robert R. Church Park to Health Sciences Park only days after remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest are removed.
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Music Disco makes a comeback in 2021
After a year’s absence, Paula and Raiford’s Disco — and Paula Raiford — are back.
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Visual Arts‘Meet the Dixons’ opens at the museum bearing their name
On view through Sept. 26, an exhibit introduces visitors to the couple whose home and 17 acres of gardens became the Dixon Gallery & Gardens 45 years ago.
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Public Safety Fourth Unity Walk Against Gun Violence a reminder ‘this is unacceptable behavior’
The Fourth Unity Walk comes after a year of unprecedented violence that saw 2020 become the deadliest year on record for Memphis, with 332 homicides. And 2021 is on path to continue that trend.
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Arts & Culture Twilight Tours offer quiet time with Memphis Zoo animals
On select Fridays and Saturdays through September, visitors can experience the zoo after the crowds have gone and nocturnal animals come to life.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphian is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion June 7, comes in second June 8
‘Here’s what I’ve loved about this,’ says Verlinda Henning of her ‘Jeopardy!’ win. ‘Memphis is a weird town. I mean, we are hard on each other, and we beat each other up, but if somebody comes for one of us, we’re after you.’
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Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard day
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Spirit of Memphis Ida B. Wells monument and plaza will stand at Beale and Fourth
Four years after the removal of the monument for Confederate Army Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, a statue of Ida B. Wells will stand in Memphis for the first time.
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Music Orpheum announces ‘On Stage at the Halloran Centre’ season
The music begins on Aug. 7 with a performance by Otis Redding III, son of the legendary Stax musician, followed by a performance by another Stax legend, William Bell, on Aug. 27.
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Visual Arts Brooks executive director resigns
Emily Ballew Neff has resigned as executive director of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the board of directors announced in a release Thursday, June 3.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Vintage Raiford’s Hollywood Disco merchandise for sale
Paula and Raiford’s Disco is now allowed to stay open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. and the storage sale is to create room for new experiences, Paula Raiford said.
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