Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
We Memphians take pride in our town, our teams, our heritage and our giving spirit. This week’s pictures capture some up-and-coming projects, a nod to history, and an effort to the homeless.
Topic: Orange Mound
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February 2022
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Ice storm damage leaves lower-income residents ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’
Memphians who live below the poverty line were left without the ability to pay for damages, hotel stays and the replacement of groceries following the winter storm Thursday, Feb. 3.
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City shuts down Orange Mound homeless shelter
City officials cited unsafe conditions and the shelter not being up to code, including no working smoke detector and no sprinkler system in case of a fire.
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January 2022
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Orange Mound nonprofit to host cleanup for man struggling with homelessness
Juice Orange Mound, an organization dedicated to uplifting the neighborhood, is hosting a cleanup event in the wooded area in which Mike Miller resides.
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December 2021
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About Town: Residents welcome Orange Mound community center
RedZone Ministries Opportunity Zone Center is due to break ground in December and will house a large recreation facility, game room, cafe, multipurpose room, classrooms and offices.
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New community center will soon break ground in Orange Mound
The RedZone Ministries Opportunity Zone Center will stand at 30,000 square feet and will house a large recreation facility, game room, cafe, multi-purpose room, classrooms and offices.
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November 2021
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$10 Deal: Pop’s Tamales made authentic Mississippi Delta style
At $2 apiece, packed with beef and spice, Pop’s Tamales are one of the city’s best deals. And getting them, from Pop’s cash-only little Orange Mound shop, is an experience unto itself.
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Why the uptick in workplace shootings and how do we react?
The sudden rise of workplace shootings may be attributed to the stress of coming out of COVID, said Dr. Stephen Watts, a criminologist and victimologist in Memphis.
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Early campaigns for 2022 point to crime, other problems
As more candidates open their campaigns for next year’s ballot, they’re discussing issues such as criminal justice reform and why some areas of the city are seeing an economic boom while others are not.
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October 2021
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Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today
In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.
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July 2021
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Gotta love those Redbirds, but you may prefer one of these other photos from The Daily Memphian. Cast your vote for the best one.
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Chief Davis takes a stroll to see neighborhood problems firsthand
Memphis police chief goes for a walk with a city council member who says residents of her district can’t sleep at night for fear of being shot in their beds.
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Food hub proposed for Orange Mound
The Original Project Team is expanding upon the Healthy Frayser sustainable food project it began two years ago. That initiative came together in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA).
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June 2021
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Orange Mound’s United Equipment landmark bought for mixed-use development
The former United Equipment Building towers over Lamar Avenue and the surrounding community.
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About Town: From a rebrand to a building’s rebirth in Orange Mound
Two weeks ago in this space, we highlighted Tone, an Orange Mound-based Black arts organization, and the significance behind its rebranding.
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May 2021
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About Town: Setting a new ‘Tone’ in Orange Mound
After a year-long programming hiatus, Tone is celebrating its relaunch with an event tomorrow at its gallery in the Lamar Airways Shopping Center.
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Armed with a new name, arts organization hopes to make Memphis a cultural beacon
After a year-long programming hiatus, an Orange Mound-based art organization is back.
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April 2021
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Governor addresses gun violence, education during local visit
Gov. Bill Lee visited Journey Hanley Elementary, and while addressing education, he also discussed concerns about the permitless carry legislation that has concerned a number of local leaders.
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SCS’ ‘Reimagine 901’ plan includes new builds, school closures
Superintendent Joris Ray’s proposed plan will include two school closures, five new buildings, improvements or expansions to 13 existing schools and a substantial investment in deferred building maintenance.
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Community leaders address root causes of crime
Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.
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March 2021
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Oprah Winfrey Network developing Memphian’s animated series about Orange Mound
1980s Orange Mound is the new series’ setting.
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February 2021
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Comical ad for local funeral home leads to Netflix show
“Buried by the Bernards” will debut Feb. 12 with eight episodes on Netflix, the world’s largest streaming subscription service.
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January 2021
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Plans for old Melrose School excite neighbors
Melrose School has been an anchor in Orange Mound for 83 years and will soon have a second life.
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December 2020
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Orange Mound nonprofit is looking for single moms with a dream
A pilot program by JUICE Orange Mound will help single mothers grow their ideas for a business.
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October 2020
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Billboard promotes Orange Mound property staying with community owners
Two groups of the historic community’s younger residents hope people have hung on to their property, will hang on a little longer because The Mound is about to be reborn.
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