Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
Omer Yusuf
Reporter
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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October 2021
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About Town About Town: Frayser park set to undergo a transformation
Rodney Baber Park on James Road was permanently altered after the 2011 floods that ravaged Shelby County. A once vibrant park now waits for the necessary adjustments to make comparable or better than its previous version.
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Education Bartlett training gives students head start on Megasite jobs
Now with Ford Motor Co. set to build a plant in Haywood County by 2025, Bartlett High School’s CNC machinery may also help provide hands-on learning for students to prepare for jobs in the automotive industry.
Related article: Road to $5.6 billion Ford plant bypasses state's automotive corridor
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North Memphis Rodney Baber Park renovations bring excitement to community
Neighbors and sports fans who previously appreciated the park for its baseball and softball fields have more to anticipate once construction on the project is completed.
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Bartlett Melissa Joan Hart helps Youth Villages win $1 million
Youth Villages Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw said actress Melissa Joan Hart has worked with the organization supporting them through various initiatives for six years.
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About Town About Town: Memphis Parks plan future with return to the past
“Several generations of Memphians grew up with fond memories of going to their neighborhood park and participating in a pageant or being in a softball league.”
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Transportation & Logistics Groups hosting town hall about MATA changes
Three organizations against the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s recent service changes are holding a town hall meeting Friday, Oct. 15, in Boxtown.
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Metro Coronavirus numbers continuing downward trend in Shelby County
Numbers are moving downward in every age group, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.
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Bartlett Bartlett allows residents to live in RVs during emergencies
Bartlett aldermen voted in favor of an ordinance amendment on final reading Tuesday, Oct. 12, that allows city residents to temporarily live or sleep in a recreational vehicle during emergency circumstances.
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Bartlett Former state Rep. Jim Coley of Bartlett dies
“Jim Coley will go down as a statesman … especially for his work combating human traffic and domestic violence,” said his successor.
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About Town About Town: Growing brand agency boosts Black-owned business cluster
After adding a new principal and more staff, Baby Grand is looking for a new location in the Edge District.
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Public Safety Memphis police chief shares insight on crime reduction plan
The next step for Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis is creating a strategic plan best utilizing the department’s current resources and ultimately leads to crime reduction – and a safer city.
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North Memphis Nonprofit leader wins community award for North Memphis work
Whole Child Strategies is a Memphis-based nonprofit utilizing a holistic approach to improve educational outcomes in impoverished communities. Currently, the nonprofit is focused in on Klondike and Smokey City neighborhoods.
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Neighborhoods More MATA service changes coming this fall
More than 20 routes will be impacted by MATA’s new slate of changes.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Marveling at IRONMAN, Grizzlies show off their moves
Why Ford chose the Memphis Megasite, Shelby Farms hosts the inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN triathlon and the Grizzlies hold an open practice to show their basketball and dancing skills.
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About Town About Town: Merger takes aim at ‘one of the more important issues’ in Memphis
Could a merger between The Works and NPI help solve Memphis’ lack of quality affordable housing in the long term?
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September 2021
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About Town About Town: 901 Comics bounces back from pandemic
The Midtown-based comic store closed for two months at the pandemic’s onset in the spring of 2020, then adjusted to its new reality.
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Bartlett Bartlett latest suburb to formally oppose consolidation
Bartlett Chief Administrative Officer Mark Brown said the six suburban mayors agreed to adopt resolutions in opposition to consolidation that’s recently been brought up again.
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ArlingtonSuburbs could become growth point with proximity to proposed Ford plans
Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland could emerge as the suburban municipalities that benefit most from Blue Oval City given its proximity to the Haywood County site. Arlington and Lakeland also seem prime for more growth in both housing and retail development before Ford’s announcement, this may only accelerate that process.
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Bartlett Bartlett arts center announces lineup for upcoming season
BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.
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North Memphis About Town: The threat of bus route cuts in Memphis neighborhoods
Memphis Area Transit Authority bus riders in several neighborhoods could see some significant changes to their commute if the transit agency’s new proposal is implemented later this fall.
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About Town About Town: The search for Binghampton grocery continues
A year after Save A Lot’s closure, Binghampton is firmly a food desert again and there are now no immediate plans to find a replacement.
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North Memphis MATA considering route cuts to four communities this fall
Proposals to eliminate the routes have raised concerns for two bus service advocate groups. They believe the changes may further erode distrust between bus riders and MATA leaders.
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North MemphisWhat Binghampton’s Save A Lot experiment taught us about food deserts
Neighborhood residents in North and South Memphis have endured the loss of grocers in recent years, leaving them with a yet another challenge to endure.
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Education Frayser Community Schools student dies from COVID-19
FCS was informed the student had been out of school since Aug. 16 due to an unrelated issue before being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to FCS spokesperson Erica Williams.
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