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Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting
By Melissa Brown Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday, June 16, to the final seat on the incoming Memphis schools oversight board, which will soon…
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Memphis City Council delays vote on $5 million AutoZone Park repair package
Memphis City Council members ignored the first pitch to finance “critical” repairs at AutoZone Park during the Tuesday, June 9 committee meetings. City leaders are seeking $5 million in bond…
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
By Matt Brown WASHINGTON — The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the…
What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke’s death
Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions. So far, there are few answers. And it’ll probably stay that way for a while. The Memphis Grizzlies forward was found dead inside a…
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Memphis screening of “Mound Bayou: The Most Remarkable Town in the South” planned for Juneteenth Week
The story of Mound Bayou, Mississippi is woven into the fabric of the Mid-South. Founded in 1887 by formerly enslaved people — led by Isaiah T. Montgomery and Benjamin T.…
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Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning R&B singer and voice of Disney classics, dies at 75
NEW YORK — Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A…
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T.J. Hardaway steps into his father’s seat — and begins defining his own voice
T.J. Hardaway is his father’s son. That much was clear in the way he accepted responsibility without much hesitation, stepping into…
Jackson State’s new president will get leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil
By Candace Wilder Jackson State University’s new president will receive a year of outside leadership training as she transitions into the…
Attorney, author Ben Crump tells Memphis to ‘keep kicking’ in fight for justice
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump came to First Baptist Church-Broad on Sunday, May 31, as a bestselling novelist. But before long,…
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
By Mark Sherman WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday, May 28, ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi…