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  • Education

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf October 22, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Raleigh’s newest community anchor springing into place

    The Raleigh Springs Civic Center “unofficially” opened this spring when construction signs were removed following completion of the $45 million development’s initial phase. That included the 11-acre walking trail and lake, and a new skate park. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 18, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Planning board approves just one of 3 proposed gas stations

    A proposal to build a Murphy Express gas station in Raleigh received approval even though it does not follow the city’s long-range concept plan to make key intersections more appealing and pedestrian friendly.

    By Tom Bailey October 08, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Drop-in center will offer rest, food, safety for prostitutes

    The transaction shows a typical real estate exchange: $225,000 for a property near Summer Avenue. But the plan for the building may be like nothing Memphis has seen before. 

    By Tom Bailey October 08, 2020
  • North Memphis

    Frayser families to receive housing, utility assistance

    The Frayser CDC recently received $450,000 in state CARES Act funds. Eligible families can use the money for housing costs and utility bills.

    By Omer Yusuf October 07, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Weirich discusses revoked driver’s license cases in Shelby County

    Revoked driver’s licenses and open carry gun permits were two of several issues District Attorney General Amy Weirich discussed during a speaking engagement at the Frayser Exchange Club on Thursday afternoon.

    By Omer Yusuf October 01, 2020
  • Food News

    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.”

    By Omer Yusuf September 24, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf September 20, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    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
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf September 06, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 08, 2020
  • Education

    State Department of Education plans on sharing COVID-19 school data

    The state’s Department of Education is expected to announce details Thursday about a plan to share COVID-19 school data, said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.

    By Omer Yusuf September 01, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 30, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 28, 2020
  • Premium Real Estate

    The Walk designed as ‘digital city,’ and to bridge the digital divide

    Start Co. and developers of The Walk on Union describe Catalyst30 as a sped-up effort to achieve in 10 years what normally would take 20 years: Make Memphis a "digital city."

    By Tom Bailey August 18, 2020
  • North Memphis

    Memphis charter network looks back on a week of virtual learning

    Frayser Community Schools decided this summer to start the year with all-virtual classes due to increasing COVID-19 cases in Shelby County over the past several months. 

    By Omer Yusuf August 14, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 14, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Graceland to offer virtual Elvis experiences

    Instagrammable moments will mark Graceland's COVID-19 edition of Elvis Week.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 28, 2020
  • North Memphis

    Frayser CDC hires new executive director

    Memphis native Damon Williams, who succeeds longtime director Steve Lockwood, has worked in nonprofit housing for the past 15 years.

    By Omer Yusuf July 22, 2020
  • North Memphis

    Frayser gets $1.3 million grant to build community

    The MassMutual Foundation grant will establish the Frayser Connect resource hub, an initiative that will match every $1 a Frayser family saves with $2, provide grants and loans for small businesses, and support other ideas created by a new resident advisory committee.

    By Tom Bailey July 15, 2020
  • North Memphis

    Group aims to stop addictions during pandemic

    Within an hour after the launch of a Saturday block party in Frayser, the Street Team for Overdose Prevention had signed up someone in need of rehab, leading one participant to call the event a success. 

    By Jared Boyd July 12, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf, Linda A. Moore June 29, 2020
  • Real Estate

    Blood plasma donation firm plans facility in Raleigh

    Octapharma Plasma is seeking a conditional use permit to operate where the Salvation Army closed its Family Store and Donation Center on Austin Peay Highway.

    By Tom Bailey June 24, 2020
  • Premium Real Estate

    UPDATED: Developer asks for 30-day hold on Broad Ave. gas station plan

    Faced with stiff and diverse opposition, the developers have requested a 30-day hold on their already revised plans for a gas station/convenience store at the gateway to Broad Avenue. 

    By Tom Bailey June 23, 2020
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf June 19, 2020

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