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Kensington reopens as model of affordable housing
After a two-year renovation totaling $19 million, all 558 units of the complex are renovated and ready for occupancy.
Alicia Davidson
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Arts & Culture ‘The Colors of J. Buck’ showcases Memphis R&B artist on the rise
Memphis-born recording artist Joshua Black, also known as “J. Buck,” is coming home for his first appearance at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, May 27.
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Education Crosstown High cancels last few days of classes after COVID uptick
Crosstown High School has begun summer vacation, canceling the final few days of classes because of an uptick in COVID cases.
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Business VA implements safety protocols based on COVID cases
“Our local veterans are resolute about receiving their care at our facility, and we want to keep them safe during the ups and downs of COVID-19 community spread.”
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Metro Whitehaven High, Crosstown High celebrate special graduations
Whitehaven High graduates had a notable speaker, Gov. Bill Lee, and the Crosstown High commencement was that school’s very first graduation ceremony.
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Spirit of Memphis Greek Fest: ‘Everything is back plus more’
After a scaled-down version of the fest in October 2021, the event is back in full force with a Greek pastry corner; “Greek Boutique,” including Greek-themed apparel and cookbooks; live music; and plenty of Greek cuisine.
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Metro ‘Hands on. Mind open:’ Junior Achievement Inspire Expo gives kids inside look into future careers
Twenty companies and nearly 2,000 eighth-grade students from Memphis area schools descended on Agricenter International Wednesday, May 18, for Junior Achievement of the Mid-South’s JA Inspire Career Exploration.
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News and Features When the smoke clears: With winners announced, it’s time to pack up the party
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.
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Metro Abortion-rights activists rally at Downtown march
The Memphis gathering was one of several Planned Parenthood rallies in cities across the United States. The marches were organized after a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leaked May 2 suggesting the landmark Roe v. Wade law could be restricted or overturned in the future.
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City of Memphis Planned Parenthood to host ‘Bans off Our Bodies’ rally in Memphis
The organization is holding similar rallies nationwide in support of retaining abortion rights in light of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that was leaked May 2.
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City of Memphis With pounds of pork and glowing briquettes arriving, MIM barbecue fest fires up
More than 200 teams began setting up tents, cookers, coolers and decorations for the world’s largest competitive barbecue cooking contest.
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Spirit of Memphis Rhodes students continue passion for theater, despite school dropping major
Theater was listed as a college major option at Rhodes College from August 1982 to January 2022.
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Neighborhoods Youth in Business Workshop gives students a look inside entrepreneurship
In each workshop, youth received the necessary information to start, manage and operate their own business through interactive lectures and hands-on experience.
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Suburbs Collierville High hosts field day for students with special needs
Dragon Games is an Olympic-style event that gives the students and volunteers an opportunity to come together and support one another.
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Elections Shante Avant wins Democratic primary race for County Commission District 5
“It’s quite simple, the Democrat primary voters have decided who they want as their candidate,” Folsom said. “It was a well-fought race despite the incredibly low turnout.”
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Metro Hooks Institute film shines light on Fayette County voting rights struggle
The film will be a fictionalized account of the Black Fayette County residents in the early 1960s who were forced out of their homes to dilapidated “tent cities” as punishment for registering to vote.
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Arts & Culture The beat goes on no matter the weather at Beale Street Music Fest
Shortly after 10 p.m. severe weather in the Memphis area forced the festival to stop and concert goers to seek shelter. After a lot of confusion, the festival did resume.
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Metro Immaculate Conception shifts gears with new curriculum
“Children already come to school with the knowledge of technology. What they sometimes lack is communication, how to dialogue effectively and problem-solving skills,” Pastor Robert Szczechura said.
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Music After a two-year hiatus, BSMF is officially back
Friday night’s acts include Al Kapone, Van Morrison, Sarah McLachlan and Three 6 Mafia.
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City of Memphis Local artist walks from Cincinnati to Memphis for diabetes awareness
When 27-year-old Krista Sheneman walked into a Cincinnati doctor’s office in 2016 to address a shoulder injury, she didn’t expect how her life would change by the time she left.
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City of Memphis Shelby Farms hosts park cleanup for Earth Day 2022
Caroline Norris, director of Sales and Events for Shelby Farms, said Earth Day 2022’s theme of #InvestInOurPlanet encompasses the park’s mission to keep the environment clean.
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Germantown GPAC hosts summer arts camp for adults with special needs
Adults with special needs will have access to yoga, meditation, origami and other activities in July through the Creative Arts Ensemble at Germantown Performing Arts Center.
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Metro Harding Academy to host student art show
Harding Academy will host its annual Student Art Show Thursday, April 21, displaying original artwork created by Harding art students in grades 7-12.
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Business It was a busy Saturday on Beale
The Grizzlies may have lost Game 1 of the playoff, but Downtown Memphis bars and restaurants were big winners.
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Metro Good Friday walk helps participants connect ‘spirituality and everyday life’
Religious leaders gathered with local residents and out-of-town visitors Friday, April 15, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for a Good Friday Stations of the Cross procession through Downtown.
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