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.”
Topic: Whitehaven
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January 2023
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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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Whitehaven community groups postpone cleanup
A cleanup effort in Whitehaven scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to next month because of the threat of bad weather this weekend.
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March 2022
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City Council to meet new MLGW board members, discuss hiring energy consultant
The March 22 council day starts with the 2 new MLGW board members and three reappointees. Some on the council also want to hire an energy consultant.
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Watch: Leaders of Whitehaven comeback talk different path to prosperity
The head of the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation and the founder of the I Love Whitehaven effort talk on Behind The Headlines about economic and business development.
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February 2022
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Whitehaven leaders discuss history, look to future
Whitehaven is much more than Graceland, FedEx and the airport, with its rich history, independently owned businesses and a deep sense of pride – or “neighborhoodism” as one leader calls it.
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Inked: Historic Snuff District project moves ahead; A new Starbucks for Whitehaven
Located on the empty surface lot at 645 N. Front St., just south of the historic Snuff Factory building, the six-story Conwood II will include 294 housing units and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
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School-to-subdivision project gives Graceland neighbors pause
The proposed 13.35-acre subdivision, called The Palms at Graceland, would feature one- and two-story single family homes on as many as 42 lots where Graceland Elementary School once stood.
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January 2022
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Graceland Elementary site could house new subdivision
The 13.35-acre subdivision would house one- and two-story market-rate homes with prices as low as $150,000.
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County Commission approves corrections officer pay raises
The money will mean raises of up to 20% for guards working at prisons run by the county administration.
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