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Hot summer days, more pool delays: Gooch Pool expected to open soon, official...
In Memphis, the summer heat brings excitement among the city’s youth, eagerly awaiting the opening of public pools. By law, all pools in Memphis are supposed to open by June 15th, offering a...
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Frayser residents push back against proposed landfill expansion — again
The owners of Memphis Wrecking Company insist that the expansion of the landfill they operate in Frayser will pose no environmental threat. They say that even if they wanted to put hazardous materials...
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LeMoyne-Owen installs Dr. Christopher B. Davis as 14th President
After serving a year as the interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College, Dr. Christopher B. Davis has ascended to become the 14th President of small HBCU college in South Memphis. Monday morning,...
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Memphis Redbirds to Celebrate Memphis Red Sox Night in August
The Memphis Redbirds will honor the historic Memphis Red Sox, a prominent Negro League team, at AutoZone Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The event, part of MLB’s “The Nine” initiative, will feature...
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Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center hosting Community Health Fair on...
The Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilson Hall Gym, located at 251 S. Claybrook on the Methodist...
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PERSPECTIVE: If we’re serious about improving TCAP scores, it’s going to take...
For school systems in Tennessee, part of the ritual of preparing for TCAP each year is establishing performance goals in each of the subject areas tested on the state exam. Indeed, establishing...
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Black Farmers’ Market Memphis aims to be oasis in food desert
The Black Farmers’ Market Memphis kicked off its third season on recently, with the promise of bringing nutrient-dense fresh food into one of Memphis’ many food deserts. The market opened on Saturday,...
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Deputy SBA Administrator chats with Memphis entrepreneurs about resources for...
Last October, a report by HeartlandForward.org said that while Memphis has almost 55,000 Black Owned businesses, less than 1,200 of them have employees. On Wednesday Small Business Administration...
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IOTA Community Schools to Host Open House on July 15
IOTA Community Schools, formerly known as Green Dot Public Schools of Tennessee, will host an open house on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at each of its campuses. This grand...
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Memphis City Council Scrutinizes Residency Requirements for First Responders
Memphis City Council members kicked off a discussion of residency requirements for first responders – not to mention Memphis Police Department leadership – during the Tuesday, July 9 executive meeting....
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Memphis City Council approves ordinance to expand MLGW board on first...
A referendum ordinance to expand the MLGW board to include suburban representation narrowly passed during the Tuesday, July 9 Memphis City Council meeting. Members approved the item 6-5. If the...
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Urban Art Commission to honor local mural artist at Gooch Park
Excitement is building in the Memphis community as the UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with HUG Parks Friends and Memphis City Parks, prepares for the dedication of a new mural at Gooch Park...
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Mayor Young Appoints Interim Animal Services Director
With an investigation into allegations of neglect still ongoing, Mary Claire Borys has been named interim director of Memphis Animal Services. City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the announcement...
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ANALYSIS: Edey and other Grizz cubs impressive in Summer League — for...
The Memphis Grizzlies are four games into their summer league schedule, and the returns have been quite positive. Everyone wanted to see how first-round draft pick Zach Edey would fare against...
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LOC Summer Entrepreneurship Program Graduates Celebrate Success
Just weeks away from the start of another school year, it’s still graduation season for a group of talented young people. On July 11, 2024, four young interns graduated from the 2024 Summer...
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LEGACY: Luther McClellan, First African American Graduate of University of...
Luther C. McClellan, the first African American graduate of the University of Memphis and a member of the historic Memphis State Eight, passed away on July 12 at the age of 83. McClellan was...
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Black Men Crowned explore “Evolution of Black Art” at Youth Summit
In partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission, Black Men Crowned (BMC) recently hosted its first Youth Art Summit, “The Evolution of Black Art.” The event aimed to provide an innovative experience...
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Minnesota Twins draft Memphis native Kaelen Culpepper
The Minnesota Twins selected Kansas State infielder Kaelen Culpepper with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday. Culpepper, an alumnus of St. Benedict at Auburndale...
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Land bank ordinance was vetoed — but had it even passed in the first place?
A recently vetoed ordinance to create a Shelby County Real Estate Department to offload tax delinquent properties may have never passed the Shelby County Commission as first assumed. Members were...
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‘I’m With Her:’ Tennessee Democrats first to throw full support behind Harris
It only took hours for Tennessee Democrats to throw their unanimous support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she became the heir apparent to the Democratic Presidential Nomination on Sunday....
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