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Homes for Hearts prepares tiny house for second resident

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:08 -0500

A partnership between Homes for Hearts, Room in the Inn and Dwayne A. Jones Construction is providing stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Southwest soars to new heights with aviation program

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:35:55 -0500

Southwest Tennessee Community College celebrated its aviation program with an open house at the Olive Branch airport Tuesday, Aug. 30.

My Cup of Tea seeks Orange Mound artists

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:03 -0500

The nonprofit is accepting submissions for a Memphis-themed tea box.

Raleigh leaders hope to activate Neighborhood Protection Act

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:50:54 -0500

During an emergency meeting Monday evening in response to the area’s recent violent crime, leaders announced a new Raleigh Community Action Plan.

Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:58:27 -0500

The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh.

Teen summit headed to Orange Mound

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:51:31 -0500

Local leaders, many affiliated with the Nation of Islam, will discuss topics such as early childhood development, music entrepreneurship, juvenile justice and self-defense.

Church, CDC partner for Westwood community garden

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:41:25 -0500

The garden will be located across the street from Mount Vernon Baptist Church Westwood, on land the church owns.

Blight Authority plans to acquire 30 properties per month

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:56:04 -0500

Michael O. Harris is the new leader of the Blight Authority of Memphis and he has big plans to transform communities.

Panel highlights Memphis' impact on national civil rights movement

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 19:47:01 -0500

Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 21:38:25 -0500

The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance.

Groups reveal Orange Mound revitalization plan

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:00:02 -0500

Juice Orange Mound and Rhodes College students unveiled the Mound Up! Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, culminating a two-year process.

Inside the $72M plan to turn Northside High into Northside Square

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:43:54 -0500

Plans include affordable housing, office and retail tenants, and a Northside High Hall of Fame.

Hattiloo to open theater school for youth, seniors and people with disabilities

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:59:51 -0500

In partnership with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Hattiloo will renovate a church building with a storied Civil War-era history.

Family Fun Friday returns to Frayser's Ed Rice Community Center

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:07:55 -0500

Memphis Parks’ Family Fun Fridays are headed to Frayser’s newly-renovated Ed Rice Community Center for a second time Friday evening, July 22.

'Taking it to the streets:' Memphis Chamber tours Orange Mound

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:16:28 -0500

The stop in one of the first communities in the nation built by and for African Americans is part of a series of listening tours the Greater Memphis Chamber is holding.

Black Cream takes to stage in Frayser Connect summer concert series

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:14:23 -0500

Frayser’s summer concert series will return Friday with a performance by local band Black Cream.

Frayser author sends upbeat messages to 'budding roses' with children's books

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:04 -0500

T’Arrah Marjé has published two books through her own publishing company.

UrbanArt Commission to dedicate Gooch Park mural

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 17:59:47 -0500

The UrbanArt Commission will host its unveiling and pool mural dedication for Gooch Park Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m.

Memphis Animal Services director has improved MAS, but still has detractors

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 12:42:31 -0500

In the past six years, Alexis Pugh has led Memphis Animal Services through what some have called a miraculous transformation. However, some controversial changes lead others to disagree with her approach.

Community resource center to host third Youth in Business workshop

dhenry@dailymemphian.com (Daja E. Henry) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 04:00:09 -0500

The Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in Frayser is hosting its third Youth in Business workshop Saturday, July 9.