Shelby County launches vo-tech pilot program in Frayser
Pre-apprentice vo-tech program could expand to other local high schools if successful.
Topic: Frayser
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November 2019
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Amazon still silent as site work churns
Despite mounting evidence Amazon plans to build and operate another big facility in Memphis, the company won't elaborate on its plans.
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Porter-Leath plans early childhood academies in Orange Mound, Hickory Hill after Frayser
Porter-Leath opened its first Early Childhood Academy in 2017 in South Memphis.
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JPMorgan Chase investing $3M in Frayser, Whitehaven
The $3 million grant will go toward creating more small business and affordable housing opportunities in Frayser and Whitehaven.
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Chamber CEO advocates for incentives, public transit funding
Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Beverly Robertson spoke at the Frayser Exchange Club as part of the organization's initiative to better engage with neighborhoods.
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October 2019
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High school students run bank at Trezevant again
The student-run bank teaches students more about money and customer service, skills they will carry with them for the future.
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Memphis rapper NLE Choppa launches challenge to motivate students
The 16-year-old Memphis rapper launched the Need Learning Everyday Challenge at Cornerstone Prep Denver Elementary School in Frayser Tuesday.
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The lesson for 3 MLK students: ‘Being kind is cool’
MLK College Prep featured on the “Ellen” show talk about what inspired their anti-bullying act. “I know how it feels to have nothin’,” said Antwain Garrett.
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September 2019
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MPD promotes Neighborhood Watch in Old Allen Precinct
MPD launched the Thankful Thursday initiative earlier this month as it seeks to create more neighborhood watch groups in Raleigh and Frayser.
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Public quizzes Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on plan to fund MATA
Movers and shakers at the weekly lunch meeting of the Frayser Exchange Club questioned Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Thursday about his plan to help fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority through a proposed $145 sustainability fee for addresses with three vehicles.
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Three Memphis students each receive $10,000 from DeGeneres, clothes from Will Smith
MLK College Prep students Kristopher Graham, Micheal Todd and Antwain Garrett appeared on "Ellen" after their act of kindness went viral nationwide.
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Three Memphis students to be on ‘Ellen’ after act of kindness goes viral
Three students from Frayser will be featured on a national talk show Friday after their act of kindness went viral.
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LUCB rejects convenience store, approves two other Frayser developments
The Land Use Control Board approved permits for two nonprofit developments in Frayser, but rejected plans for a proposed convenience store in the community.
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MLK Prep, Memphis Athletic Ministries open new community gym in Frayser
The new gym is open six days of the week to all youth in Frayser ages 8-18 for free.
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MassMutual program offers $50,000 free life insurance program to Memphians
Pursuit of God Church is hosting an application meeting for a free MassMutual life insurance program Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
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August 2019
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Renovations begin on $15 million Harmony Plaza in Frayser
The $15 million renovation project to turn a vacant building into a home for a Memphis charter school in Frayser is expected to take nine months.
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Girls Inc. Youth Farm hopes to grow more success in Frayser
Since the youth farm opened in 2015, it has been run by female high school students ages 15 to 18. Girls Inc. is planning to expand its operations in Frayser to reach more girls.
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Lifeline to Success approaches a decade in changing lives of ex-offenders
The Brown family started the idea of Lifeline to Success at their dinner table 2009, and they have counseled 1,200 people in the 10 years since it began.
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Yo Gotti surprises Frayser school with free uniforms
Rap superstar Yo Gotti announces partnership with Shelby County Schools to outfit students at his former middle school with free uniforms. The music mogul said he hopes to expand the program to more schools in the district.
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First apartments in $17M Frayser renovation available in spring 2020
The now blighted apartment complex at 3085 Steele St. in Frayser is undergoing a $17 million renovation on property owned by The Works Inc.
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County Commissioner Lowery hosts town hall meeting
Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery will host a town hall meeting on Saturday for the residents of Commission District 8. -
Reward offered for Frayser injuries, damage
CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County is seeking public assistance in identifying those who damaged property and injured officers in Frayser the night of June 12, when Brandon Webber was shot and killed.
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Convenience store proposed for prominent corner in Frayser
A large batch of 17 applications to the Land Use Control Board includes a proposal to build a 103-space parking lot behind Crosstown Concourse.
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Frayser Exchange Club remains key part of community 50 years later
The Frayser Exchange Club, founded in 1969, is the only civic organization left in the community.
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July 2019
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Library officials seek Frayser residents’ input
The Memphis City Council last month approved $3.8 million in funding for a new Frayser library. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $10 million.
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