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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May 2022
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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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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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Performing Arts ‘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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Real EstateKensington 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.
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Arts & Culture Cemetery Cinema returns to Elmwood with ‘Casablanca’
Elmwood decided to project classic films on the roof of the circa 1866 cottage situated on the property, starting Friday, June 3.
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June 2022
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Education Out-of-state U of M students to see tuition increase
“We’ve managed to keep a lid on tuition,” University of Memphis Board Chairman Doug Edwards said.
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Education U of M to honor distinguished alumni
“The distinguished alumni awards are meant to give alumni a platform to share their stories and celebrate their success.”
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Public Safety ‘We all bleed red': South Memphis community rallies for unity walk against gun violence
“When I saw my child lying on the ground that night, I promised myself I would do whatever I needed to make sure other parents never had to go through what I went through.”
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Education Finances and COVID complicate college enrollment numbers
The enrollment rate for Shelby County has dropped by 23% from 2017 to 2021.
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Education Memphis-Shelby County Schools names new communications chief
The district has undergone a flurry of new hires and staff restructuring in recent months with one in four MSCS schools — totaling 40 — scheduled to get a new principal for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Downtown South Point Grocery to host live music in June
The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.
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Education‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M
Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall.
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Spirit of Memphis Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration
Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.
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Education Accelerating TN Tour drops by local schools to gauge summer learning
The state’s education commissioner and others were in Shelby County to see how well programs are helping students stem learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Education ‘Ray must go!’: Groups demand MSCS school system overhaul
Two organizations held a joint press conference Monday to call for the resignation of the MSCS superintendent.
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Education ‘We will lead beyond distractions:’ Superintendent says MSCS leaders fit to run district
Members of Memphis Lift and the Whitehaven Empowerment Zone said the school district has failed both students and teachers.
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Arts & Culture U.S. Navy Leapfrogs parachute onto museum front lawn
Five members of the U.S. Navy Leapfrog Team parachuted onto the front lawn of the Museum of Science and History Thursday, June 16, as part of Memphis Navy Week.
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Metro Let’s get quacking! California-based Metzer Farms opens Memphis hatchery
Metzer Farms Hatchery, located on the outskirts of Cordova, offers ducks, geese and fowl for sale.
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Metro Raleigh Library to host community pop-up shop
“I’m really excited about people being able to come here and see what Raleigh has to offer because this is such a beautiful space,” said Vendor Pop Ups owner Andrea Boykins.
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City of Memphis Catholic Charities opens urban green space
The new space includes a pavilion, religious statuaries, community flower and vegetable gardens, restrooms, water fountains and even apiaries for bees.
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City of Memphis Main Street trolleys still operational despite track maintenance
MATA Public Information Officer Mia Harvey said the Main Street line is still fully operational despite some observing rubber wheel trolley buses instead of steel wheel trolleys in Downtown Memphis
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North Memphis Giving Guitars tour visits Purdue Center of Hope
Country music singer Steven Cade, who formerly experienced homelessness himself, presented the instrument for residents of the shelter to enjoy.
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July 2022
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Midtown Overton Square kicks off holiday weekend with courtyard party
The family-friendly Independence Day celebration in the Chimes Square courtyard featured vintage firetrucks, live music, vendors and more.
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Neighborhoods Historic cemetery brings burial data to life
Elmwood has begun the process of digitizing the 170-year-old cemetery’s records. Burial locations, obituary information and photos will be among the information the public will be able to access on their computers or smartphones.
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