There are 9 article(s) tagged Pearl Walker:

• December 2022

  • New Year’s Eve event brings hope for the homeless

    “I pray that all of us can live in the moment and that we can get some of the best moments we can out of life” in 2023, host Eric Brinson said.

    By Alicia Davidson December 31, 2022

• November 2022

  • Whitehaven residents try to replace ‘Charlie Brown tree’ at Southland

    “That tree is a part of the experience. It’s one of those good old fashioned family experiences that you can have.”

    By Jasmine McCraven November 25, 2022

• August 2022

  • Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday

    The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 22, 2022

• February 2022

  • Whitehaven leaders discuss history, look to future

    Whitehaven is much more than Graceland, FedEx and the airport, with its rich history, independently owned businesses and a deep sense of pride – or “neighborhoodism” as one leader calls it.

    By Julia Baker February 20, 2022

• January 2022

  • Community members react to Tom Lee Park lawsuit

    After a meeting held by plaintiffs suing the city and Memphis River Parks Partnership over the $61 million Tom Lee Park redesign, community members expressed a few concerns about the project.

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    Tom Lee Park redesign plaintiffs want parking lots restored

    By Julia Baker January 06, 2022

  • Tom Lee Park redesign plaintiffs want parking lots restored

    The plaintiffs are taking the city and Memphis River Parks Partnership to court over the $61 million Tom Lee Park redesign.

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    Community members react to Tom Lee Park lawsuit

    By Bill Dries January 06, 2022

• November 2021

  • About Town: What a week for Whitehaven

    This week was a busy one for Whitehaven as it wrapped up its appreciation week, Elvis Presley Boulevard received new Christmas ornaments, and a restaurant moved locations. 

    By Julia Baker November 26, 2021

• November 2020

  • ‘I Love Whitehaven Weekend’ aims to draw visitors to community

    This week of events kicks off the holiday season for Whitehaven.

    By Linda A. Moore November 17, 2020

• January 2019

  • Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week builds energy for community, small businesses

    Whitehaven creates its own energy in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week.

    By Cole Bradley January 22, 2019