Delayed by the pandemic, LeMoyne-Owen College’s new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs was finally inaugurated this week, highlighting the college’s history while highlighting her vision to carry it into the future.
The county began demolition of a house next to the Office of Reentry Monday, April 25, and will soon begin construction.
LeMoyne-Owen College is celebrating its new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs with a series of events this week. The president’s investiture was delayed more than a year by COVID-19.
The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies.
Political candidates and Whitehaven community leaders met Wednesday night to discuss the area’s needs as the May 3 primaries approach.
A cleanup effort in Whitehaven scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to next month because of the threat of bad weather this weekend.
Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open second location near “game-changer” homes in Uptown.
Folks in the Southwest Memphis neighborhood have differing opinions about Gerald Robinson’s proposed senior-living development. But they agree on one thing: They’re against his planned four-story apartment building.
Located near the Stax Records studios where the the soul-funk collective recorded, Stafford Avenue is scheduled to get a new name on April 24: James E. Alexander Avenue.
Local leaders and members of the Westwood community met Thursday evening to discuss the future of the Southwest Twin drive-in.
Several Memphis City Council members said Tuesday, March 22, they don’t think it is large enough or generates enough property tax increment to get much going in terms of economic development in the Soulsville area.
Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.
The head of the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation and the founder of the I Love Whitehaven effort talk on Behind The Headlines about economic and business development.
By the summer of 2024, the South City Museum & Cultural Center will celebrate the people and landmarks of the Historic South Memphis area.
“The history of this institution is pivotal to the Black history of Memphis,” Michaela Thomas, a graduating senior who serves as the current Miss LeMoyne-Owen College, said of Memphis’ only HBCU.
Over the past several years, Britney Thornton has emerged as a leader through her work with the homeless and the underserved.
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.
Children will be able to play with 26 interactive spray toys, some shaped like leaves and sprouts and others shaped like garden bugs and snails, while learning about motor skills, water safety, socialization and cause and effect.
The community development corporation bought and fixed up a home, incorporating it into its tenant savings program to help a resident save for a future home purchase.
Memphians who live below the poverty line were left without the ability to pay for damages, hotel stays and the replacement of groceries following the winter storm Thursday, Feb. 3.
The Orange Mound Task Force called on local government, business owners and community members for help bringing Juice Orange Mound’s homeless shelter up to code so it can reopen.
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.
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
Residents of Juice Orange Mound’s HubOM warming center have resorted to sleeping outside in the cold, wintry weather following a notice of closure posted by the city.
The proposed 13.35-acre subdivision, called The Palms at Graceland, would feature one- and two-story single family homes on as many as 42 lots where Graceland Elementary School once stood.