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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June 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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‘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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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 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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Metro 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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Metro ‘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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City of Memphis 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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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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May 2022
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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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BusinessKensington 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 ‘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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Education ‘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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