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Fundraising for Zion Christian Cemetery will help continue preservation work

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:44:40 -0500

Long-term plans for the cemetery would make it a tourist stop highlighting the accomplishments of the African Americans who are buried there.

Pandemic hit us hard, mental health experts say

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:26:53 -0500

A year into the pandemic, the economy and social unrest have taken a toll and more people have reached out to mental health professionals for help.

Giving back: LeMoyne-Owen College 'loving our community'

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:13:17 -0600

“Loving Our Community” launched on Friday with alumni, students and faculty from LeMoyne-Owen conducting a community cleanup along Walker Avenue.

Graceland, others prepare to bring back live music

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:47:53 -0600

Graceland, Live at the Garden and Levitt Shell are planning for 2021 concerts after 2020 shut everything down.

Clayborn Temple seeks community members for restorative economics council

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:23:04 -0600

A new council will help residents build better economic outcomes and restore neglected communities.

Melrose School to be ‘reimagined and repurposed'

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 11:47:06 -0600

After planning and construction, the project to reimagine the historic school is expected to be completed in 2023.

New medical practice encourages fresh ideas for senior care

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Sun, 7 Mar 2021 04:00:10 -0600

For Dedicated Senior Medical Group, it’s better for them when patients stay healthy.

Will plants thrive after freeze? It’s a waiting game

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Sat, 6 Mar 2021 04:00:05 -0600

The February freeze has left Mid-South gardeners worried that their plants might not survive.

Memphis Zoo becomes more sensitive to sensory overloads

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 04:00:02 -0600

A new sensory certification will help people with sensory sensitivities enjoy the Memphis Zoo.

From Chicago with love: LeMoyne-Owen College gets truck load of supplies from friends to the north

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:28:18 -0600

Donors send food and water to LeMoyne-Owen College after freezing temperatures and water system issues in the city.

Suspended SCS principal is suing district on free-speech grounds

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:37:59 -0600

Principal Barton Thorne called it “shocking and disappointing” to be removed for speaking to students about the First Amendment.

LeMoyne-Owen survey highlights Black health care needs

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:30:53 -0600

LeMoyne-Owen College is helping the Shelby County Health Department better plan and execute coronavirus care.

In-school teaching could be a non-starter for some SCS teachers

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:05:44 -0600

SCS is requiring all in-school personnel to report to their school buildings, health concerns notwithstanding.

New leadership for group promoting Whitehaven businesses

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:00:08 -0600

As the new board president, Andre Gibson plans to help the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. bring more economic development to Whitehaven.

Pandemic, cold weather can’t slow growth of Suga Mama SnoBalls

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:32:48 -0600

Suga Mama SnoBalls is opening a second location in Southeast Memphis next month.

Check your kids' SCS devices; the filters may not be working

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 18:33:46 -0600

Some parents say the content filters on their SCS devices aren’t working and children can “Google anything under the sun.”

Chamber president seeks return to classes for SCS

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 09:57:29 -0600

Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Beverly Robertson sent a letter to Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray and the board to urge them to reopen Memphis area schools.

SCS to delay return to classes again

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:01:58 -0600

SCS students won’t go back to school on Feb. 8.

Coloring book helps children explore career possibilities

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:00:12 -0600

With help and creativity, children as young as 7 can think about adult careers and becoming an entrepreneur.

The hurdles SCS schools face as it tries to reopen

lmoore@dailymemphian.com (Linda A. Moore) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:19:11 -0600

Legislation potentially could force parents to send their children into situations they believe to be unsafe.