Whitehaven Cold War relic gets historical marker
The underground fall-out shelter in the gated Lion’s Gate community was built in the early 1960s by Memphis radio and television pioneer Hoyt Wooten.
Topic: Whitehaven
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September 2023
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July 2023
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A Taste of Glenny Restaurant to open in Whitehaven
A new soul-food-based restaurant is coming to Whitehaven in late August that will serve healthy home-cooked meals.
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May 2023
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Public shootings magnify Memphis crime issue
In the last three months, the Memphis area has experienced several shootings in public places, including Beale Street, Live Lounge in Whitehaven, Huey’s in East Memphis and Prive near Hickory Hill.
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March 2023
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Two detained while protesting drag show ban
The protests of proposed state laws that would outlaw drag various forms of drag shows came as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee attended the Wednesday, March 1, opening of the Whitehaven YMCA.
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Back in the swim of things: $11.5M YMCA opens in Whitehaven
The new facility replaces the Davis YMCA and marks the return of swimming lessons and classes that have seen generations.
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February 2023
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Suspects in the Whitehaven shootings out on bond
Julius Freeman and Ladarius Marion, now both out on bond, are suspects in the shootings at and near Live Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 19.
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Second suspect charged in Whitehaven shootings
Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony.
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Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings
City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting
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10 people injured, one dead in Whitehaven shootings
Eleven people were shot, one who died, at two separate scenes in Whitehaven early Sunday morning, the Memphis Police Department said.
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January 2023
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HUD ends federal subsidies to Peppertree renters
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland called the development — the latest in the city’s efforts over the last year to force renovations at Peppertree — “great news.”
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December 2022
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EDGE board approves Parkside extension, three inner-city loans
The 60-acre Parkside at Shelby Farms mixed-use development received a development agreement extension until Dec. 31, 2023.
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September 2022
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A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampage
The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.
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Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven
According to the Shelby County Criminal Justice System Portal, Ezekiel Kelly is wanted for first-degree murder on a warrant that was issued Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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August 2022
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Warrant issued for suspect in Yvonne Nelson slaying
Nelson, a Whitehaven advocate, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 13, in Raleigh.
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Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday
The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh.
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Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room
The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance.
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July 2022
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Pinnacle Financial continues Whitehaven investment
“We want to be a real partner in the community,” said Steve Swain, senior vice president and community lending manager for Pinnacle. “That includes creating a safe space, another resource where people can meet and bring in members of the underserved community.”
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Southland Mall struggles despite forthcoming developments
On its grand opening date in 1966, Southland Mall created a three-hour traffic jam on U.S. 51 (now called Elvis Presley Boulevard). Now, on a recent afternoon, no more than two dozen cars speckled its parking lot.
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June 2022
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Whitehaven Library to host Teen Summit ‘to let them know there is hope’
Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.
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Whitehaven primary care provider striving to be more than a clinic
Oak Street Health in Whitehaven provides care and social supports for adults on Medicare.
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City Council to take final vote on partisan primaries
The ballot question would be the second amending the city charter in this election year. Also on the budget are Memphis Area Transit Authority funding and the city’s blight problem.
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Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth
The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.
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May 2022
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Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art
Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community.
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Memphis shines on the Spring Fling track, with Central leading the way
The competition may have been in Murfreesboro, but the day was Memphis-made.
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Inside scoop: Ice cream shop opens in Whitehaven
After receiving a $15,000 grant from EDGE, Kaye’s Pints & Scoops has opened at 2089 Winchester Road in Whitehaven, where the owners craft ice creams made with locally sourced ingredients.
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April 2022
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County election candidates mingle with Whitehaven voters
Political candidates and Whitehaven community leaders met Wednesday night to discuss the area’s needs as the May 3 primaries approach.
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