In this week’s About Town, we get an update on the Northside Square redevelopment, the new community hub planned for the long-vacant Northside High School. And residents in Chickasaw Gardens won’t be allowed to gate off parts of their neighborhood for security reasons. Plus, Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to her middle school alma mater. 

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It is one of the city’s largest African American-led developments in a predominantly African American neighborhood, said The Works president Roshun Austin, who will oversee the project.

Chickasaw Gardens gate proposal rejected By Sophia Surrett

GloRilla surprises Memphis middle school with donation — and performance By Kambui Bomani

Oak Court Mall to be acquired by developers of Saddle Creek By Sophia Surrett

Death of St. Jude researcher is the ninth Downtown slaying this year By Ben Wheeler

Shelby Farms Parkway proposal hits dead end By Keely Brewer

100 N. Main renovations ready to begin, Downtown authority told By Sophia Surrett

Memphis Food Files: Rock'n Dough Pizza to open in the Medical District By Sophia Surrett

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