How city, community leaders plan to fill Ed Rice void in Frayser
While the wait until completion likely won’t be as long as the years long push for a new facility, there’s no Ed Rice center available while those improvements are underway.
Topic: Neighborhoods
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November 2020
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A second ‘sustainability hub’ opens, offering ‘good, nutritious food’
Healthy Frayser celebrated its first anniversary Friday, Nov. 13 by opening a second food sustainability hub. Each week residents from food insecure neighborhoods can pick up a free meal.
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October 2020
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Local charter network to allow some teachers and students back into classroom
If the initial plan is successful, FCS officials hope its full return to in-person learning mirrors Shelby County Schools, slated for January 2021.
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September 2020
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North Memphis restaurant ‘triple blessed’ during pandemic
During the past six months, business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong and for the co-franchisee, that’s a “blessing.”
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Retiring owners hope Office@Uptown remains a neighborhood hub
The Office@Uptown served many purposes, but its most important aspect was serving the community and Uptown residents in whatever way – or space – was needed.
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Frayser church holds 24-hour prayer event to create change
Last year’s 24-hour prayer vigil at Pursuit of God Transformation Center yielded results for the community, said Pastor Ricky Floyd, who believes God will also honor the supplications presented this weekend.
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Community development a ‘dream job’ for returning Memphian
After two decades in Washington and San Francisco, native Memphian Damon Williams now runs one of the largest neighborhood-based nonprofits in Memphis.
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Q&A with Frayser CDC Executive Director Damon Williams
New Frayser CDC Executive Director Damon Williams participated in a Q&A with The Daily Memphian ranging from his favorite sports team to where he would take someone if he was giving a Memphis tour.
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August 2020
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Memphis mask fundraising campaign helps on multiple fronts
“Mask for Memphis” raised about $25,000 during the past four months and distributed 2,600 masks at multiple mask giveaway events in Raleigh, Frayser and other North Memphis neighborhoods. Masks provided through the fundraiser are washable and reusable.
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Friends, admirers mourn Stoy Bailey, ‘the original community organizer’
The lifelong Memphian and tireless advocate for Rozelle-Annesdale neighborhood avoided the spotlight.
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Frayser pair survived COVID-19, but wonder if business can endure
James and Peggy Jefferson were both diagnosed with and recovered from coronavirus in June. Now they can focus on keeping their business, Sherrod’s Furniture and Variety Store, afloat.
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Thread of love runs through each mask sewn for Binghampton neighbors
Over the past four months, the Carpenter Art Garden, located on Carpenter Street, has distributed over 1,000 masks in Binghampton – free of charge – for both adults and children.
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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.
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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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