There are 18 article(s) tagged Charlie Caswell:

• August 2023

  • Miska Clay Bibbs to lead Shelby County Commission

    Commissioners broke their stalemate Monday, Aug. 14, in the selection of a new chair. 

    By Bill Dries August 15, 2023

• June 2023

  • Regional One CEO presents vision to Shelby County leaders

    Dr. Reginald Coopwood said the hospital’s aging infrastructure does not match the quality of care it provides. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 02, 2023

• February 2023

  • Shelby County Commission approves $5 million racial reparations review

    The commission approved a resolution Wednesday, Feb. 22, on an 8-3-2 vote to fund a $5 million feasibility study “to establish, develop and implement reparations.” 

    By Bill Dries February 23, 2023

• September 2022

  • Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep

    Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 22, 2022

  • ‘Better Community Summit’ seeks to curb violent crime in Memphis area

    Greater Community Temple COGIC will host the fourth “Better Community Summit” Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to curb local violence. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 13, 2022

• April 2022

  • Adventure park could be the latest investment in Frayser

    The Links at Davy Crockett may see a new future after Mayor Jim Strickland proposed the creation of an outdoor adventure park in its place in his budget presentation before the city council. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 24, 2022

• March 2022

  • About Town: Former church becomes resource for the community

    Last month, Frayser saw the addition of the new Legacy Impact Community Resource Center.

    By Julia Baker March 04, 2022

  • Frayser center to make an ‘impact’

    The center in Frayser will bring multiple benefits to the community for everyone from youths to veterans to seniors.

    By Julia Baker March 04, 2022

• February 2022

  • Better Community Summit to address violent crime

    The summit is one of five community summits Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy, the Memphis Police Department and community leaders are taking part in to reduce violent crime in the city.

    By Yolanda Jones February 09, 2022

• January 2022

  • Sugarmon to run again for Juvenile Court Judge

    Memphis City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon will run against incumbent Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael. Meanwhile, Marcus Mitchell is running for Juvenile Court Clerk County Commissioner Brandon Morrison is running in a new district.

    By Bill Dries January 05, 2022

• May 2021

  • Masks, restrictions likely up to best judgment come May 15

    Mayor Harris is gathering more advice this week, including hearing from the municipal mayors. 

    By Jane Roberts May 05, 2021

• April 2021

  • 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.

    By Omer Yusuf April 18, 2021

• January 2021

  • UTHSC widens opioid study to add focus in Frayser

    With feet on the ground and money for Uber rides, researchers hope to stop barriers that keep Black people out of treatment.

    By Jane Roberts January 25, 2021

• September 2020

  • Revamp of Links at Davy Crockett could be Frayser ‘gamechanger’

    A proposed revamp of the Links at Davy Crockett golf course is part of a growing list of potential or underway projects in Frayser.

    By Omer Yusuf September 11, 2020

• May 2020

  • Children’s Mental Health Week in Memphis features virtual activities

    A children's art show, lectures, story time with Michelle Obama and a run/walk/bike event on Saturday are planned to observe the event.

    By Jane Roberts May 03, 2020

• April 2020

  • The poor, African Americans face worst of coronavirus

    In Memphis, 75% of the fatal cases have been African Americans. The underlying health disparities that make them vulnerable aren't new; coronavirus reveals the repercussions.

    By Jane Roberts April 16, 2020

  • Efforts underway to increase COVID-19 testing sites in neighborhoods

    Frayser church volunteers its property to become needed testing site in the neighborhood. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Local pastor helps others cope with trauma through his own struggles

    Charlie Caswell nearly died after being held a gunpoint as a teen. He's now helping others cope with their childhood trauma through his work with the Legacy of Legends CDC. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 17, 2020