Memphis International hosts exhibit from legendary civil rights photographer
The exhibit, which opened Thursday, Oct. 20, depicts the civil rights movement in Fayette County through the photographs of freelance artist Art Shay.
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City of Memphis Hospitality Hub for homeless celebrates grand opening
The Hub is the Mid-South region’s first barrier-free emergency shelter designed for women to facilitate healing from trauma. Barrier-free shelters and homeless services operate on the premise that homelessness is not an individual choice or attributed to personal disposition.
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Public Safety MPD drives home police cruisers
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis announced the start of the Take-Home Vehicle Program for qualifying MPD officers.
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Public Safety Former Cordova resident sentenced to 48 months for actions in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection
Matthew Bledsoe, a Memphis businessman and former Cordova resident, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.
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Metro ‘It’s a great day for justice’: Last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 return to work
The last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 has been reinstated at the location on Poplar Avenue and Prescott Street, but the group still seeks reinstatement for all other union-seeking Starbucks employees across the United States.
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Public Safety Pamela Moses sues Weirich, Mulroy and state
Memphis activist Pamela Moses is suing the state of Tennessee, former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich and current Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy.
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Public Safety With car thefts up sharply, MPD holds wheel lock giveaway
Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said she hoped yesterday’s event would spread awareness that car theft is up more than 90%.
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City of Memphis Bookworms unite! Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts fall book sale
Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers.
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Metro How low can it go? Mississippi River is something to see
“Grills, five or six pairs of Ray Bans, a couple of rings, a couple of iPhones — you find just about anything,” said Joe Weiss, general manager of Mud Island Marina in Downtown Memphis.
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Arts & Culture Dia de los Muertos festival bridges cultures and connects loved ones
Memphians gather at the Brooks Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday hosted annually to honor those who have died.
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November 2022
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City of Memphis Memphis Zoo seeks $1.5M for animal hospital
Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.
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City of Memphis MLGW: $0 bill notices were a mistake
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.
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Arts & Culture Fowl Arrangements: 901 POP opens floral turkey fundraiser
Floral turkey flare is back as 901 POP readies its third annual flower turkey fundraiser.
The Memphis nonprofit will sell its DIY Thanksgiving-themed flower arrangements until Friday, Nov. 11.
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Midtown Memphis Bigfoot Festival bids furry farewell
Effi Oswald, 12, who came dressed as Bigfoot, noted that the creature’s existence has never been disproven. “I believe in him because he probably lives in the deep woods ... My whole family believes in Bigfoot.”
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Metro COGIC Holy Convocation returns to Memphis after 12-year hiatus
The 114th annual Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ kicked off at Mason Temple Tuesday, Nov. 8. COGIC Bishop Jerry W. Macklin said of Memphis: “It feels good to be home.”
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ElectionsMillington elects two new school board members and keeps alderman
Chris Ford returns to an alderman’s seat in Millington as several other members of the board returned to office in unopposed elections Tuesday.
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Spirit of MemphisWWII vet and centenarian seeks answer to wartime mystery
A Memphis World War II veteran and centenarian is trying to solve a more than 75-year-old mystery from his time in Iwo Jima during the post-war occupation.
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Metro Patriotism lines Second Street for Veterans Day parade
The Memphis Veterans Day parade returned to Downtown Memphis Friday, Nov. 11, bringing together community organizations, veterans and local citizens to commemorate those serving or who have served in the armed forces.
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South Memphis Back to your roots: Elmwood Cemetery’s tree tours return
As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, nature-lovers gather at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the return of its annual Fall Tree Tour.
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South Memphis South Memphis community garden celebrates $250K expansion
“Many years ago, this area today where we are was a combination of 30 blighted and vacant lots and it is now a place of growth, hope and celebration,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.
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Arts & Culture Hot dog! Local wins tour in Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
“When people know we’re coming, they show up in hot dog outfits, bring their weenie dogs, and that’s really all normal for us,” said one of Oscar Mayer’s hotdoggers.
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Public Safety Inmate seriously injured in altercation with cellmate
Preliminary information indicates a detainee at Shelby County Jail is in critical condition after an altercation with his cellmate.
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South Memphis Dreaming of a Whitehaven Christmas: Parade marks holiday season
“You have the baby majorettes, the grown-up majorettes and all the different bands from all the schools. I love it — It’s kind of like a battle of the bands.”
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Visual Arts Brooks Museum artwork honors Tom Lee
“I want the viewer to connect with the characters in the painting. I want the viewer to know the history of Tom Lee,” local artist Carl. E. Moore said.
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City of Memphis Memphis Zoo, Overton Park finalize parking agreement
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson met with representatives from the Overton Park Conservancy and City of Memphis Monday, Nov. 21,.
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