Frayser organizations raise questions over $450,000 blight remediation plan
The plan, which may be considered by city government later this month, would address blight in an area near Northgate Shopping Center.
Topic: Frayser
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January 2020
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December 2019
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Man killed by Memphis police after altercation
A man was shot and killed by Memphis Police Department officers in Frayser Thursday night. TBI has taken charge of the case.
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More than $30M in investments committed to MLK Success Zone in Frayser
Organizations in the MLK Success Zone of Frayser are hopeful the new investment will accelerate a long-needed transformation in the area.
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Building permit filed for new Frayser health clinic
The new health clinic is part of the $15 million Harmony Plaza renovation project on Frayser Boulevard.
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Montessori school making strides in North Memphis
Libertas School of Memphis received a Level 5 TVAAS designation from the state this year on its report card. The charter school is in its fifth year in Frayser.
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$10.2 million permit filed for Frayser child care center
Construction on the facility is expected to be completed by 2021.
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Frayser Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday
The 12th annual Christmas parade includes separate band, float and car competitions.
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National consulting firm proposes Frayser blight remediation plan
A Houston-based business consultant is proposing a solution to blighted and vacant properties in northwest Frayser after touring the neighborhood several months ago.
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Council approves convenience store, delays car wash
Plans for a Frayser convenience store with gas pumps drew opposition at the Tuesday, Dec. 3, City Council session from the owner of a Valero convenience store on an opposing corner.
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MLK Prep makes several staff changes, names new principal
Frayser Community Schools officials are hopeful the changes will help the high school return to the progress it made during the 2015-16 school year.
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November 2019
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Shelby County launches vo-tech pilot program in Frayser
Pre-apprentice vo-tech program could expand to other local high schools if successful.
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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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