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When we at TSDMemphis.com asked our readers to share their thoughts and condolences about our late publisher, Bernal E. Smith II, we expected dozens of responses; that was no surprise. Nor was it surprising to see the range of respondents -- young and old;...

Special to the TSD Newsroom Domestic abuse survivor Mildred Muhammad, the ex-wife of D.C. sniper John A. Muhammad, will be the keynote speaker October 28 at “Bridging Troubled Waters,” a free community forum aimed at ending domestic violence, resolving conflicts peacefully and building healthy relationships. Sponsored...

  As shock gives way to sorrow in the sudden and unexpected death of Bernal E. Smith II, we wanted to create this opportunity for a city to post memories and condolences. Please post your remarks below. Comments may be used for publication online and...

Local job-seekers can find out more about career opportunities at the airport when Memphis International Airport (MEM) hosts a job fair on Wednesday, October 18. The fair will feature 19 different airport employers. WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. WHERE: Memphis International...

Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr., the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, and Saki S. Middleton, the President of John Stanley, Inc. commenced construction on a 77-unit affordable rental townhome family project on Wednesday. The project is a public-private partnership with the...

First Tennessee Bank elevated Lynne Walker’s status 27 months as the bank sought to enhance its strategy for diversity and inclusion in the company and its communities. According to information released this week, First Tennessee has more than doubled its diversity spend in two years...

Convinced that myriad personal and professional experiences have readied him to become Shelby County Mayor, David Lenoir has announced his candidacy. The Shelby County Trustee formally detailed his attentions to seek the Republican Party nomination from the Poplar Ave. office of Crye-Leike Realtors on Oct....

by Jerome Robinson, Special to The New Tri-State Defender On November 10th of 2016, Dr. Trevor K. Thompson’s life came to an end. Trevor is how most people know him. He was the guy with the big smile, the big heart and big dreams. He dedicated...

The Memphis (TN) Chapter of the Links, Inc. to celebrate 65th Anniversary The Memphis (TN) Chapter of the Links, Inc., the “Grand Dame” of Tennessee Link Chapters, will celebrate 65 years of community service on October 7. Accented by a “jubilant and exuberant party,” the celebration...

Gospel artist Jonathan Nelson – a multiple winner of Stellar Awards – sings about what he believes. So when he sounds out the first verse of “Anything Can Happen,” he’s giving testament to his belief that “because God is near, anything can happen in...