Booker T. Jones plays ‘Green Onions’ and Robert Plant pays tribute as latest Memphis Music Hall of Fame class honored
Booker T. Jones and Priscilla Presley were among eight new inductees to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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September 2022
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Metro Descendant of Gandhi calls for the end of ‘passive violence’
Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, presented a lecture Thursday, Sept. 15, at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, citing how passive violence can eventually lead to physical violence.
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Arts & Culture Cooper-Young Festival returns Saturday
One of the standards of the festival season — the Cooper-Young Festival will take over the Midtown neighborhood Saturday with vendors, artists and entertainment.
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City of Memphis Audubon Park golf course tees up complete redesign
The Audubon Park golf course will change dramatically with the redesign; every hole will be part of the project and the course itself will be expanded.
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Public Safety ‘Better Community Summit’ seeks to curb violent crime in Memphis area
Greater Community Temple COGIC will host the fourth “Better Community Summit” Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to curb local violence.
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Spirit of Memphis ‘Eliza. It means joy.’ Hundreds gather to remember Eliza Fletcher
Cars overflowed from the Second Presbyterian Church parking lot onto Central Avenue as the community gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, for the funeral of Eliza Fletcher.
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Public SafetyPolice find no threats to the public despite various reports
With Memphians jumpy after Wednesday night’s deadly shooting spree, MPD responded to multiple calls from the public about violent activity, but found no credible threats.
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Public SafetyThree victims in shooting spree identified
Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified.
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Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree
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Metro Eliza Fletcher funeral set for Saturday
Funeral services for 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher, a teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, will be held at Second Presbyterian Church in East Memphis.
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MetroRun honoring Eliza Fletcher set for Friday morning
The Memphis Police Department confirmed Thursday there will be added security measures but would not elaborate.
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Fletcher’s loss in education, faith communities ripples across city
Everything you need to know about ‘Let’s Finish Liza’s Run’
Calkins: Friday morning, a throng of women in Memphis will ‘finish Liza’s run.’
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Public SafetyCleotha Abston defense counsel must continue to represent him, judge rules
The public defender assigned to the case had asked during a hearing Wednesday to be recused.
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Metro ‘West Fight On’ set for Saturday to help fight cancer
The “West Fight On” running and cycling fundraiser to benefit West Cancer Foundation is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, at Shelby Farms Park.
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Public SafetyVehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; Family releases statement
“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.”
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TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation
MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis
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Metro ‘We must stop the stigma:’ A Betor Way remembers those lost to addiction
“It’s like when people struggle with eating disorders and mental illness. These are real people, and they had so much going for them.”
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Music Gospel reigns supreme at WLOK Stone Soul Picnic
Overton Park Shell hosts one of Memphis’ oldest music events, the 47th annual WLOK Stone Soul picnic showcasing up-and-coming gospel artists.
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Metro ‘The game for everyone:’ Organization aims to make tennis more accessible
Tennis Memphis is hoping to get more people, especially children, into the sport through various initiatives including an upcoming eight-week course at two South Memphis parks.
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Public Safety Judge Bernice Donald recognized with Sandra Day O’Connor Award
Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.
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Shelby County Long lines again form at Shelby County Clerk’s office despite ‘no waiting’ policy
Long lines formed outside the Shelby County Clerk’s Mullins Station office Thursday, Sept. 1, despite a policy instituted in July that was intended to eliminate such scenes.
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August 2022
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Education U of M makes adjustments to traffic patterns for university schools
The University of Memphis has established new traffic patterns for university schools, including the new University High School.
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Metro ‘History comes alive’ at the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival
The festival, named after the first Black child to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans, returns to the National Civil Rights Museum after a two-year hiatus.
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Performing Arts Ostrander Awards returns to celebrate best in Memphis theater
The awards ceremony returns Sunday, Aug. 28, following a two-year pause due to the pandemic.
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Spirit of Memphis Daily Memphian photographer takes first place in press competition
“I have a career that I’m proud to say I’m making a difference when I can, and shine light when it needs to be shone,” Patrick Lantrip said.
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South Memphis Orange Mound Park opens splash pad
Formerly known as the Orange Mound Park neighborhood pool, located at 2430 Carnes Ave., the space was completely remodeled within a 44-day period, ending with its completion on Monday, Aug. 15.
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Music Halloran Centre to host Royal Studios retrospective
The Halloran Centre will showcase the heyday of Royal Studios’ legendary musical history with the concert “The History of Royal Studios Narrated by Boo Mitchell.”
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Elections The ultimate guide to the judicial races on the August ballot
Here is The Daily Memphian’s guide to who is who in the 31 contested judicial races, including endorsements and polling by the city’s two bar associations.
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