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Shelby County to double capacity of Mental Health Court

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Tue, 7 Dec 2021 13:32:45 -0600

Mental Health Court, providing mental health support to the accused, decreases the tendency of re-offending and improves public safety, officials say.

'All united to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital'

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sat, 4 Dec 2021 23:24:52 -0600

Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.

In-person St. Jude Marathon to return this weekend

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Fri, 3 Dec 2021 13:53:06 -0600

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon is the biggest single-day fundraiser for the hospital.

Porter-Leath pre-K kids to get free Children’s Museum memberships

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Fri, 3 Dec 2021 13:47:32 -0600

A $250,000 partnership between the Children’s Museum of Memphis and Porter-Leath allows 1,500 families enrolled in the Porter-Leath Early Head Start program to have free access to the museum.

Fire Museum exhibit honors Black firefighters

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 04:00:14 -0600

The permanent exhibit shows the historical process of desegregation in the Fire Department.

Hiring remains a challenge as the 'Great Resignation' gains momentum

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:18:39 -0600

The most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, 3% of the entire workforce.

'The money stays in the community when people shop local'

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:44:18 -0600

On Small Business Saturday, several entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and stresses they face, some of which have increased during the pandemic, and the reasons it’s important to support local shops.

Global supply chain crisis impacts Memphians’ Christmas shopping

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:00:04 -0600

The crisis has pushed many shoppers to look early for Christmas gifts and caused headaches for retailers big and small.

Property-tax relief doubled for some older Shelby residents

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:12:54 -0600

Qualifying Shelby County residents can now receive double the amount of property tax relief, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Car involved in fatal Covington shooting linked to Young Dolph slaying

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:12:51 -0600

A white Mercedes used in last week’s slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was the same car involved in a double shooting in Covington Nov. 12, according to Covington Police.

Rapper Jucee Froot helps give out turkeys in North Memphis

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:48:27 -0600

About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.

Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot; police chief urges people to 'stay home'

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:36:50 -0600

Memphis rapper and Billboard Top 10 artist Young Dolph died at a local cookie shop after being fatally shot Wednesday, Nov. 17, spurring an outpouring of grief.

Ready to embrace a lifetime of hidden love

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 15:47:02 -0600

“I’m coming out,” 74-year-old Herschel Gilbreath says of his decision to come out as a gay man during a celebration Saturday at OUTMemphis.

Bus transit 'not fun', novice riders find

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 07:24:58 -0600

Five Houston High juniors scheduled a ‘Bus Day’ and traveled across the city on MATA buses to learn what it’s like for those who rely on public transportation every day.

Argent Trust relocates to Ridgeway Center

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:00:14 -0600

The subsidiary of Louisiana-based wealth management company Argent Financial Group is moving its Memphis office to Ridgeway Center.

Memphis airport providing COVID-19 testing

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:32:47 -0600

People can either have walk-in tests or make appointments in advance.

Kids hone cooking skills and more at barbecue contest

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Sun, 7 Nov 2021 11:48:00 -0600

‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.

Robots give USPS a hand for holiday rush

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Fri, 5 Nov 2021 18:24:22 -0500

The U.S. Postal Service in Memphis is preparing for the holiday shipping rush by installing two new sorting machines and 10 robots as well as hiring 300 seasonal employees.

International Paper's third-quarter earnings miss estimates

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:57:33 -0500

International Paper Co.’s third-quarter net income was $864 million. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.35 per share, falling short of Wall Street expectations of $1.46 per share.

Memphis airport reports travel upswing in September

fqi@dailymemphian.com (Frida Qi) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:58:31 -0500

Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.