Shelby County to double capacity of Mental Health Court
Mental Health Court, providing mental health support to the accused, decreases the tendency of re-offending and improves public safety, officials say.
Frida Qi
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Frida Qi is a general assignment reporter who writes a variety of news and features. She previously interned or worked part time at Reuters, Investigative Reporters and Editors, CalMatters, Columbia Missourian, SupChina, and other news organizations. She has a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri, and is a fan of cooking, tennis and traveling.
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December 2021
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Spirit of Memphis ‘All united to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’
Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.
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Health Care In-person St. Jude Marathon to return this weekend
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon is the biggest single-day fundraiser for the hospital.
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Education Porter-Leath pre-K kids to get free Children’s Museum memberships
A $250,000 partnership between the Children’s Museum of Memphis and Porter-Leath allows 1,500 families enrolled in the Porter-Leath Early Head Start program to have free access to the museum.
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City of Memphis Fire Museum exhibit honors Black firefighters
The permanent exhibit shows the historical process of desegregation in the Fire Department.
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November 2021
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Business Hiring remains a challenge as the ‘Great Resignation’ gains momentum
The most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, 3% of the entire workforce.
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Business ‘The money stays in the community when people shop local’
On Small Business Saturday, several entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and stresses they face, some of which have increased during the pandemic, and the reasons it’s important to support local shops.
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Transportation & Logistics Global supply chain crisis impacts Memphians’ Christmas shopping
The crisis has pushed many shoppers to look early for Christmas gifts and caused headaches for retailers big and small.
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Shelby County Property-tax relief doubled for some older Shelby residents
Qualifying Shelby County residents can now receive double the amount of property tax relief, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced Wednesday, Nov. 24.
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Public Safety Car involved in fatal Covington shooting linked to Young Dolph slaying
A white Mercedes used in last week’s slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was the same car involved in a double shooting in Covington Nov. 12, according to Covington Police.
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North Memphis Rapper Jucee Froot helps give out turkeys in North Memphis
About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.
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Music Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot; police chief urges people to ‘stay home’
Memphis rapper and Billboard Top 10 artist Young Dolph died at a local cookie shop after being fatally shot Wednesday, Nov. 17, spurring an outpouring of grief.
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City of Memphis Ready to embrace a lifetime of hidden love
“I’m coming out,” 74-year-old Herschel Gilbreath says of his decision to come out as a gay man during a celebration Saturday at OUTMemphis.
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Metro Bus transit ‘not fun', novice riders find
Five Houston High juniors scheduled a ‘Bus Day’ and traveled across the city on MATA buses to learn what it’s like for those who rely on public transportation every day.
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Financial Services Argent Trust relocates to Ridgeway Center
The subsidiary of Louisiana-based wealth management company Argent Financial Group is moving its Memphis office to Ridgeway Center.
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Business Memphis airport providing COVID-19 testing
People can either have walk-in tests or make appointments in advance.
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North Mississippi Kids hone cooking skills and more at barbecue contest
‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.
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Business Robots give USPS a hand for holiday rush
The U.S. Postal Service in Memphis is preparing for the holiday shipping rush by installing two new sorting machines and 10 robots as well as hiring 300 seasonal employees.
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October 2021
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Business International Paper’s third-quarter earnings miss estimates
International Paper Co.’s third-quarter net income was $864 million. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.35 per share, falling short of Wall Street expectations of $1.46 per share.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport reports travel upswing in September
Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.
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Financial Services First Horizon reports third quarter earnings
First Horizon reported $275 million earnings, 0.50 cents per share, adjusted for merger-related costs, in the third quarter of 2021.
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Transportation & Logistics Logistics robots steal show at conference sponsored by FedEx
About 25 logistics robots showed up in the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference at the Renasant Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
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Financial Services Liberty Bank completes acquisition of Tri-State Bank
Liberty Bank and Trust Company’s acquisition of Tri-State Bank of Memphis will bring a loan limits increase, more jobs and online banking technology to the bank.
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