Demolition of Ed Rice facility in Frayser expected this month
A gym, aquatics center, tennis court, park and art space are some features of the new Ed Rice Community Center.
Topic: Neighborhoods
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August 2020
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June 2020
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Minority communities deal with confusion, mistrust about COVID-19
When public health agencies are not familiar to residents, it’s difficult to penetrate those communities during a crisis. “That’s like not having a military until you get attacked. It’s a bit too late,” says Shelby County Commission member Reginald Milton.
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Binghampton’s first grocery store to close June 30
Two years after opening the first grocery in Binghampton, the Save-A-Lot at Tillman and Sam Cooper is closing at the end of the month.
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Neighborhood leaders reconnect in first meeting since COVID-19 pandemic
Rice hopes the Frayser Exchange Club resumes in-person meetings in the next month or two at Impact Baptist Church and Ministries on Clifton Avenue. That’s almost entirely dependent on how the pandemic’s status locally.
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May 2020
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Memphis Kindness Blog: Mike Conley donates to CodeCrew
Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley donated to CodeCrew. The funds will help provide laptops and supplies for students who may need them for distance learning.
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Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill
Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.
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Frayser school district helping families beyond the classroom
Frayser Community Schools recently launched its “Family Wellness Check” program. The goal is for staff to remain in touch with students and families weekly and help connect those families to resources such as food.
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April 2020
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County budget proposal includes funding for new Frayser high school
Plans for a new high school, possibly in Frayser, could receive initial funds under county Mayor Lee Harris' 2020-21 fiscal year proposal. But other approvals are needed for the project to move forward.
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Heights CDC adjusts community efforts during coronavirus
The Heights CDC has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to help neighborhood residents, while also delaying a $6 million project for new park and greenspace on National Street.
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March 2020
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Food drives offer hope, encourage others to help
Pursuit of God Church and KIPP Memphis Elementary Prep held food drives Friday afternoon and served more than 350 families in North and South Memphis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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February 2020
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City Council starts dialogue on Frayser blight remediation plan
A City Council committee took no action on Lorenzo Williams' $600,000 plan and wants to have further discussions on the proposal before doing so.
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Klondike-Smokey City CDC holding community lunch to discuss vacant lots
The Klondike-Smokey City CDC purchased 150 vacant lots from the Shelby County Commission in September. They are now taking the first step in creating a plan for the lots.
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December 2019
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Binghampton residents hope community land trust will keep housing affordable
The Binghampton Community Land Trust has taken possession of a house that has essentially turned into a "treehouse" and plans to demolish and rebuild it for a future homeowner.
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Munson providing economic, educational services to N. Memphis
Arieale Munson is a product of North Memphis. “A lot of people think if you come from the hood that you won’t make it out, but I’m a witness that you can."
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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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Binghampton weekend events provide holiday shopping options
The Broad Avenue Arts District and Carpenter Art Garden are holding holiday shopping events during the first weekend of December.
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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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Carpenter Art Garden teens paint faces and dreams of Binghampton
The murals are a reflection of different perspectives of how people perceive Binghampton and what they want it to become.
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November 2019
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New Binghampton sports complex to be named after Claude Humphrey
The $600,000 facility, the first in Binghampton, is set to open next summer.
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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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October 2019
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New commercial development planned in proposed Raleigh TIF district
The new development will be known as the Marketplace at Raleigh. Marketplace Development LLC has letters of intent from two national restaurants to locate in the development.
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Shelby County wants more feedback on Northaven sanitation services plan
Northaven residents would pay about $27 a month if the county rolls out a garbage collection service in the area for the first time.
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Binghampton residents discuss impact of Tillman Cove
About 25 people met in Binghampton recently to discuss questions and concerns they had about the Tillman Cove development.
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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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