Memphians hear three presidents on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
Three women who attended previous March's on Washington, from left, Armanda Hawkins of Memphis, Vera Moore of Washington, and Betty Waller Gray of Richmond, Va., (holding sign) listen to the...
View ArticleMemphis business giants offer advice for entrepreneurs Video
J.R. Pitt Hyde, founder of AutoZone Inc discusses his business philosophies. Hyde was joined at the Midsouth Minority Business Council Continuums Economic Development Forum by Kemmons Wilson, Jr.,...
View ArticleDelta Fair looks to break quarter million mark
After attracting more than 230,000 people in 2012, the 7-year-old Delta Fair is looking for more attendees and sponsors to grow the annual event. After attracting more than 230,000 people in 2012, the...
View ArticleFast-food workers strike march in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A small group of striking fast-food workers has marched on the streets of Memphis to call for higher pay, saying that better wages will help them support their families and improve...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Vs. Tennessee Titans Where To Watch Live Online TV Channel...
Much of the attention paid to the Tennessee Titans is due to receiver Michael Preston, as they take on the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night at Mall of America Field in the final preseason game of ...
View ArticleFederal decision to relax enforcement of marijuana laws lauded by drug reform...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Justice Department's decision Thursday to relax enforcement of federal marijuana laws nationwide, and not just in the states that have legalized its possession, was...
View ArticleMemphis police hold officer at ATF request
A Memphis police officer has been taken into custody at the request of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on federal ...
View ArticleSouthaven contractor set to change plea
Harris, through his former development company, RH Holdings, is accused of submitting fake documents and making false statements to Citizens National Bank to get money from a $5 million loan. The loan...
View ArticleMinisters urge Medicaid expansion Haslam still in talks with Obama...
NASHVILLE -- Dozens of ministers from Memphis and across the state gathered outside the State Capitol on Thursday to urge Gov. Bill Haslam and state leaders to expand Tennessee's Medicaid...
View ArticleHead of MEA Says More Meetings Needed Between Teachers Administrators
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - The head of the Memphis Education Association said a closed door meeting between teachers and school superintendent Dorsey Hopson at least cleared the air.Keith...
View ArticleMillington man sentenced to 5 years in prison for vehicular homicide
A Millington man convicted last month of vehicular homicide in the death of a friend helped talk his way into a five-year prison sentence Thursday by refusing to blame ...
View ArticleTemptations Revue to bring Motown sound to Bartlett Performing Arts Center
"I remember one night we were on the stage, all the Impressions, and I'm leading the song," says Evans, 65, who joined the legendary group in 1976 and in the late...
View ArticleMemphis Police Officer Indicted
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - James Erwin, 39, of Memphis, TN, an officer with the Memphis Police Department, was indicted today by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm while being an...
View ArticleQuestions arise about crossing guards street signs after student struck by...
Parents and neighbors say speeding, crossing guards, poor signage all played a part in Thursday's hit-and-run accident at a south Memphis ...
View ArticleMississippi Supreme Court upholds open-carry gun law
Mississippians are free to carry their guns in the open without a permit after the state Supreme Court Thursday overturned a circuit judge's order that had blocked implementation of the open...
View ArticleParents lend a hand to help teachers at Center Hill
Aug. 28, 2013 — Center Hill Elementary parents Allison Ackermann (left), Cheryl Buckley, Sabrina Aguilera and Jo Jones lend a hand by helping the school’s teachers with projects and...
View ArticleIndie Acting Class of Memphis sponsoring a workshop
The date and time of the event will be Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. at the Indie Acting Studio. Tanya Vandesteeg has taught all acting ages ( from basic to advanced) stage &...
View ArticleUrban Forestry Is An Active Practice In Memphis
Those were just a few defects, as he called them, pointed out on a tree at the Memphis Botanic Garden. In general, Hopper says trees in forests can take care of themselves; they have ...
View ArticleNew Standardized Testing Sweeping the Mid-South
HERNANDO, MS-- One size fits all: the Mid-South along with 43 other states have adopted a new way to "test" school kids. It's called "Common Core State...
View ArticleAfter Tragic Murder Soul Searching in Rural Arkansas Town
Oh, the whole town is angry," said James Waganer, who lives next door to Christopher Sowell, the 17-year-old charged with murdering Williams on Tuesday ...
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