In this week’s About Town, a Laurelwood resident is combatting hate with his “LOVE” sculpture, a local developer plans to build 12 small homes on blighted properties and neighborhoods across the city celebrate Juneteenth.

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“I couldn’t figure out why someone would put that in our neighborhood,” Steve Brown said of racist communcation left at his front door.

Local developer to build 12 homes, increase area value by $1 million By Daja E. Henry

Everything 'scaled up' for second Juneteenth gala, festival By Elle Perry

Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down By Daja E. Henry

Here's how Memphis organizations are celebrating Juneteenth By Kofi Whitehead

'We didn't ask for this,' Frayser residents say about Memphis 3.0 plans By Daja E. Henry

New Topgolf Memphis details revealed through first permit By Abigail Warren

Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires By Keely Brewer

If the shoe fits: Homeless get right-size footwear thanks to thoughtful plan By Jane Roberts

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