LeMoyne-Owen College president resigns
“It has been my honor and privilege to work alongside you. I’m excited to see the magic that will ensue as LOC’s renaissance continues,” Vernell Bennett-Fairs said.
Alicia Davidson
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June 2023
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Education Memphis-Shelby County Schools board updates superintendent qualifications
The board plans to officially ratify their decision on the revised qualifications at a special called meeting Tuesday, June 13, before presenting them to the district’s search firm.
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Sports Redbirds honor Memphis Red Sox
The Memphis Red Sox were an American Negro Baseball League that operated from 1920 to 1959.
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North Memphis Juneteenth roots run deep in Douglass neighborhood
“Douglass is exactly 40 acres and was given to a freed slave by his former slaveowner and that family still lives in Douglass,” said organizer Kathy Yancy-Temple. “My family were freed from this very land, and we have families that go back six, seven, even eight generations here.
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Arts & Culture Memphis celebrates community, culture and businesses at Juneteenth festival
More than 100 vendors were stationed at Health Sciences Park in the Medical District as Memphians took part in the City of Memphis’ Juneteenth fest.
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Education Protesters angered by loss of MSCS vice chair, canceled meeting
Community activists from the Momentum Memphis Coalition called for action outside the MSCS school board.
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Education MSCS Interim Superintendent discusses budget and new Frayser high school
“The best way to know your priorities is to figure out where you put your money,” MSCS Interim Superintendent Toni Williams said. “Our students are our priorities, and I’m extremely proud of this budget.”
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South Memphis Drive-In cleanup: Westwood dreams of new future for the Southwest Twin
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work cleaning, weeding and painting Westwoods’ abandoned drive-in, with sights set on a new community area.
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Education Toni Williams out of superintendent race, but contract has been extended
The school board voted to approve a contract extension for Interim Superintendent Toni William, with the stipulation that Williams has to give up her quest to be a permanent superintendent for MSCS.
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Education MSCS board discusses superintendent qualifications with president of search firm
The MSCS school board discussed superintendent qualifications and additional considerations with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates president Max McGee.
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Education State TCAP results released
Scores in English language arts and social studies exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while student proficiency in math has not.
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July 2023
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City of Memphis ‘It’s frustrating; we get it:’ MLGW crews will work through weekend
A press release issued by MLGW Saturday, July 1, said the organization has found several underground faults that must be repaired before power can be fully restored.
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Midtown Community, patriotism stars of Central Gardens Fourth of July parade
“Each neighborhood in Memphis is so unique. This area is very charming in general and to be able to just walk down ... to this parade elevates July Fourth for us a little bit.”
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Downtown Strike a pose: Photoshoot captures the new Tom Lee Park
Dozens of Memphians got a sneak peek of the revamped Tom Lee Park with a test run of its new amenities during a photoshoot hosted by Memphis River Parks Partnership Saturday, July 1.
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Education Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds starts as Tennessee’s new education commissioner
“Tennessee is one of those states that has always prioritized education as number one so that’s why I’m so excited to be here,” said new Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds.
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Education U of M executive leaving position for UTHSC
U of M executive vice president CFO-COO Raaj Kurapati will assume the position of executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer for UTHSC, a position formerly held by Kennard Brown.
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Downtown Public Art Yoga: The nexus of nature and namaste
The free class at the corner of Mississippi and Danny Thomas boulevards was one of a four-part series this summer offering yoga outdoors, each near a different work of public art.
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Health Care Le Bonheur program aims to educate patients — and teachers
All Kids Academy is an internship program that trains U of M child development and family studies majors to educate Le Bonheur patients 5 years old and younger who are experiencing prolonged hospitalization.
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Education County Commission interviews candidates to fill school board seat
The Shelby County Commission interviewed eight candidates who applied to replace former Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Sheleah Harris during a committee meeting Wednesday, July 12.
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Education MSCS educators named finalists for TDOE awards
Two Memphis-Shelby County Schools employees are finalists for state awards honoring their work in education.
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State Government ‘This is a public health issue:’ Community, leaders demand gun reform bills
As residents assembled outside the Westwood community center, local and state leaders called for government action against gun violence. “Our state legislature needs a sense of urgency to address this problem through appropriate legislation.”
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Education College grads question future after Supreme Court nixes loan relief
Three Memphis college graduates discuss facing the possibility of no student loan forgiveness and how it could affect their future long term.
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Education Mauricio Calvo appointed to Memphis-Shelby County Schools board
The Shelby County Commission appointed Latino Memphis CEO Mauricio Calvo to fill the District 5 Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seat.
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Education MSCS tackles charter schools, dual enrollment and, of course, the superintendent search
The Memphis-Shelby County School board met for an academic committee meeting Tuesday to discuss education accessibility and progress for district students.
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Education MSCS test scores show English improved, but math lags
TCAP results for Memphis-Shelby County School students show increased proficiency in 10 out of 11 subjects, including English Language Arts.
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