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    South Memphis pharmacist Charles Champion dies at 92

    Charles Champion was the first Black pharmacist at John Gaston Hospital, now known as Regional One Health.

    By Alicia Davidson January 21, 2023
  • Neighborhoods

    Graceland mourners remember Lisa Marie Presley

    Tourists join Memphians outside the gates of Graceland, paying their respects to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll’s only child: “She was the daughter of a legend...”

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    By Alicia Davidson January 17, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Making of ‘Elvis,’ the movie, exhibit punctuates birthday week of Elvis, the man

    As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland. 

    By Chris Herrington January 06, 2023
  • South Memphis

    HUD ends federal subsidies to Peppertree renters

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland called the development — the latest in the city’s efforts over the last year to force renovations at Peppertree — “great news.”

    By Bill Dries January 05, 2023
  • Public Safety

    NAACP wants attempted murder charges for alleged assault at Whitehaven golf course

    According to authorities, Mark Coleman said he was assaulted by Wesley Caldwell while playing golf at the Links at Whitehaven. 

    By Julia Baker December 16, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven raises funds to replace ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree

    “This is the power of the community,” Respect The Haven founder Jason Sharif said. 

    By Jasmine McCraven December 08, 2022
  • South Memphis

    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
  • South Memphis

    Louise Patterson, wife of former COGIC presiding bishop, set the standard

    “She had a very unique way of connecting with women of all ages, concerning real-life issues. She would often share her personal testimony and human experiences about life.” — Bishop Brandon Porter

    By Jane Roberts November 21, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Giddy up! Whitehaven-area students ride equestrian opportunity

    The BridgeUp: GiddyUp equestrian program teaches students at Havenview Middle and Whitehaven High School how to ride and care for horses.

    By Aarron Fleming November 21, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Dreaming of a Whitehaven Christmas: Parade marks holiday season

    “You have the baby majorettes, the grown-up majorettes and all the different bands from all the schools. I love it — It’s kind of like a battle of the bands.”

    By Alicia Davidson November 21, 2022
  • South Memphis

    South Memphis community garden celebrates $250K expansion

    “Many years ago, this area today where we are was a combination of 30 blighted and vacant lots and it is now a place of growth, hope and celebration,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.

    By Alicia Davidson November 16, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Back to your roots: Elmwood Cemetery’s tree tours return

    As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, nature-lovers gather at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the return of its annual Fall Tree Tour. 

    By Alicia Davidson November 12, 2022
  • Premium South Memphis

    Memphis Rox film highlights solar energy challenges

    An installation of solar panels at Memphis Rox should have offset the gym’s energy costs. But without a way to sell energy back to MLGW, the gym decided not to install as many panels as they could have. 

    By Keely Brewer October 24, 2022
  • Metro

    Health Department launches first specific cancer-cluster study

    Residents who live near the Sterilization Services of Tennessee facility in South Memphis have a lifetime cancer risk of 100 in a million from EtO exposure, according to the EPA. 

    By Keely Brewer October 21, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Murder charge goes to grand jury in carjacking death of Eason-Williams

    A judge ruled Wednesday, Oct. 19, that there is enough evidence to send the first-degree murder charge against Eduard Tabora to the grand jury.

    By Alicia Davidson October 20, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    Local leaders lobby state air pollution board to avoid ‘worst-case scenario’

    The Shelby County Health Department is in danger of losing its authority to monitor local air pollution as the state pressures the program to address understaffing, numerous audit findings and a permit backlog. 

    By Keely Brewer, Ian Round October 17, 2022
  • South Memphis

    ‘Mighty, mighty Wildcats’ sing as renovation of Melrose High begins

    The groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 7, for the renovation of the 84-year-old school building ends a 40-year debate about whether the Orange Mound landmark should be renovated or demolished.

    By Bill Dries October 10, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Makeda’s: ‘The story can’t end like this’

    Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 17, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis celebrates Wattstax anniversary with film screening

    The concert sometimes called the “Black Woodstock” turns 50 this year.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 03, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Moneybagg Yo links up with the Titans

    Moneybagg Yo escorts the Titans, GloRilla makes big cameo in new Grizzlies campaign and basketball fans discuss Memphis Tigers IARP ruling online. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 30, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Boxer hopes to give kids something worth fighting for

    Mike Cook, who will box Saturday in Memphis Fight Night III at Agricenter International, aims to give Levi Elementary students something he says he never had — a role model. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MATA and LeMoyne-Owen partner to bridge technology gap for bus riders

    “There’s a need for training to help our riders take advantage of the technology through our Go901 app ... ,” said MATA chief of staff Bacarra Maudlin. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Alleged arsonist responsible for South Memphis fires arrested

    Catilena “DC” Collier, 22, was arrested Monday, Sept. 26, according to a press release issued by the Memphis Fire Department. 

    By Julia Baker September 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    More details released about person of interest in possible arsons

    The Memphis Fire Department said they are looking for a 21-year-old woman named Catilena “Delina” Collier. She is described as a white female with colorful hair. 

    By Julia Baker September 23, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Person of interest developed in series of possible arsons near Coro Lake

    The fire department is looking for a suspect named Delana Collier, who also goes by the name “DC.” 

    By Julia Baker September 21, 2022

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