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Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Tue, 7 May 2024 18:33:24 -0500

With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.

About Town: Frayser park set to undergo a transformation

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:17 -0500

Rodney Baber Park on James Road was permanently altered after the 2011 floods that ravaged Shelby County. A once vibrant park now waits for the necessary adjustments to make comparable or better than its previous version.

Bartlett training gives students head start on Megasite jobs

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:01:21 -0500

Now with Ford Motor Co. set to build a plant in Haywood County by 2025, Bartlett High School’s CNC machinery may also help provide hands-on learning for students to prepare for jobs in the automotive industry.

Rodney Baber Park renovations bring excitement to community

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:27:30 -0500

Neighbors and sports fans who previously appreciated the park for its baseball and softball fields have more to anticipate once construction on the project is completed.

Melissa Joan Hart helps Youth Villages win $1 million

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:39:27 -0500

Youth Villages Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw said actress Melissa Joan Hart has worked with the organization supporting them through various initiatives for six years.

About Town: Memphis Parks plan future with return to the past

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:47:55 -0500

“Several generations of Memphians grew up with fond memories of going to their neighborhood park and participating in a pageant or being in a softball league.”

Groups hosting town hall about MATA changes

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:51:07 -0500

Three organizations against the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s recent service changes are holding a town hall meeting Friday, Oct. 15, in Boxtown.

Coronavirus numbers continuing downward trend in Shelby County

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:12:12 -0500

Numbers are moving downward in every age group, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.

Bartlett allows residents to live in RVs during emergencies

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:22:59 -0500

Bartlett aldermen voted in favor of an ordinance amendment on final reading Tuesday, Oct. 12, that allows city residents to temporarily live or sleep in a recreational vehicle during emergency circumstances.

Former state Rep. Jim Coley of Bartlett dies

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:55:14 -0500

“Jim Coley will go down as a statesman … especially for his work combating human traffic and domestic violence,” said his successor.

About Town: Growing brand agency boosts Black-owned business cluster

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 10:20:51 -0500

After adding a new principal and more staff, Baby Grand is looking for a new location in the Edge District.

Memphis police chief shares insight on crime reduction plan

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 08:15:55 -0500

The next step for Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis is creating a strategic plan best utilizing the department’s current resources and ultimately leads to crime reduction – and a safer city.

Nonprofit leader wins community award for North Memphis work

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 04:00:08 -0500

Whole Child Strategies is a Memphis-based nonprofit utilizing a holistic approach to improve educational outcomes in impoverished communities. Currently, the nonprofit is focused in on Klondike and Smokey City neighborhoods.

More MATA service changes coming this fall

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 12:28:12 -0500

More than 20 routes will be impacted by MATA’s new slate of changes.

The Early Word: Marveling at IRONMAN, Grizzlies show off their moves

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 06:30:20 -0500

Why Ford chose the Memphis Megasite, Shelby Farms hosts the inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN triathlon and the Grizzlies hold an open practice to show their basketball and dancing skills.

About Town: Merger takes aim at 'one of the more important issues' in Memphis

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 10:57:05 -0500

Could a merger between The Works and NPI help solve Memphis’ lack of quality affordable housing in the long term?

About Town: 901 Comics bounces back from pandemic

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:40:03 -0500

The Midtown-based comic store closed for two months at the pandemic’s onset in the spring of 2020, then adjusted to its new reality.

Bartlett latest suburb to formally oppose consolidation

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:26:43 -0500

Bartlett Chief Administrative Officer Mark Brown said the six suburban mayors agreed to adopt resolutions in opposition to consolidation that’s recently been brought up again.

Suburbs could become growth point with proximity to proposed Ford plans

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:11 -0500

Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland could emerge as the suburban municipalities that benefit most from Blue Oval City given its proximity to the Haywood County site. Arlington and Lakeland also seem prime for more growth in both housing and retail development before Ford’s announcement, this may only accelerate that process.

Bartlett arts center announces lineup for upcoming season

oyusuf@dailymemphian.com (Omer Yusuf) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:38:08 -0500

BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.