In this week’s About Town, LeMoyne-Owen College plans to add an instrumental music major, thanks to a building donation from Bethel Presbyterian Church in South Memphis. Plus, a Mobile-based beignet shop is opening in Midtown, and pickleball’s popularity is booming all over the city.
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The number of Memphis-area pickleball courts continues to grow, with at least 18 more in the works.
By Blair Kinsey
The South Memphis congregation was the oldest African American church in the Presbytery of the Mid-South.
By Jane Roberts
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“We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”
By Alicia Davidson
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The call comes as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has called for a $52-million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium to be built on the city-owned land where the Coliseum now stands.
By Bill Dries
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“By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,” said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.
By Jasmine McCraven
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The Oliver, will now include an additional adjacent parcel at 339 S. Front St., where the development team plans to build 63 additional multifamily units.
By Rob Moore
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The Mobility Center, scheduled to open in July, already has four parking spaces that are equipped for the installation of electric chargers for public use.
By Rob Moore
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