Friday, November 27, 2015

Last Top Stories: Memphis feels left out of state’s efforts to push growth - News Sentinel Story

  • Memphis feels left out of state’s efforts to push growth - News Sentinel Story

    NASHVILLE — It wasn't the question you expect to hear at the Nashville Rotary Club:"Governor, until recently I lived in Memphis. The growth patterns in Tennessee haven't really been equal. West Tennessee has suffered quite a bit. Could you tell us some of the efforts that the state is making to ensure that Shelby County and the Memphis area grow?"The questioner was Berje Yacoubian, owner of Yacoubian Market Research and lifelong Memphian who was president of the Memphis Rotary Club when he moved..
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  • Memphis, Ohio State both desperate for win in HOF Invitational game

    Memphis, Ohio State both desperate for win in HOF Invitational game
    Credit: Mark WeberNovember 23, 2015 - Memphis head coach Josh Pastner (right) looks for better defensive play from his players while taking on University of Texas at Arlington during first half action at The FedExForum (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal) Credit: Mark WeberNovember 23, 20..
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  • Volunteers show Memphis homeless they are not forgotten on Thanksgiving | WREG

    Volunteers show Memphis homeless they are not forgotten on Thanksgiving | WREG
    Please enable Javascript to watch this videoMEMPHIS, Tenn. --  Thanksgiving is one of those special holidays when family and friends share good times.It's a day when no one wants to feel forgotten.Unfortunately many homeless people experience that emotion on Thanksgiving, but we found an event in Midtown where everyone is welcomed."I can say I am stronger, I'm wiser...praise the lord."The words of a Memphis woman who found plenty to give thanks for on Thanksgiving.She joined a few hundred people..
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    From holiday parades and fund-raising galas, straight up to the bluesy Beale Street bash on New Year's Eve, Memphis has a full lineup of fun events happening ...
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  • Ten Grizzlies Things I Am Thankful For

    Ten Grizzlies Things I Am Thankful For
    Now that most of us have awakened (however slowly) from our food comas, and the Grizzlies have a home game tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, I thought it might be nice to spend some time in reflection. Grizzlies fans have a lot to be thankful for. The team..
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  • New-look Grizzlies pushing the pace

    New-look Grizzlies pushing the pace
    Credit: Brandon DillMemphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Matt Barnes grabbed the basketball, shoved it to the referee..
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  • Judge shares personal stories behind Drug Court

    Judge shares personal stories behind Drug Court
    MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - As you spend time with your family this holiday, we want you to make smart choices.When it comes to drunk drivers, history shows that most of them drive drunk 80 times before they are caught or kill someone.One of the great success stories in the fight against those repeat offenses can be found inside the heart, mind, and courtroom of Judge Tim Dwyer.The General Sessions Court judge oversees the largest Drug Court in Tennessee from his courtroom in the Criminal Justice Ce..
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  • Woman arrested after stabbing and shooting at boyfriend in Frayser

    Woman arrested after stabbing and shooting at boyfriend in Frayser
    Woman arrested after stabbing and shooting at boyfriend in Frayser Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2015 3:55 PM EST Updated: Friday, November 27, 2015 6:32 AM EST FRAYSER, Tenn. (FOX13) - Memphis police have arrested Cherese Riley after police say she stabbed and shot at her boyfriend.The incident happened Thursday in the 1300 block of Dellwood, according to MPD.Police say Riley admitted to stabbing and shooting at..
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  • Salvation Army serves up a Thanksgiving meal

    Salvation Army serves up a Thanksgiving meal
    NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Volunteers arrived to the Salvation Army Thursday ready to serve an estimated 200 people a Thanksgiving meal."We have turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and pumpkin pie," said Alan Justiss, shoveling up a bite with his fork.Volunteers said at a Nashville Salvation Army Thanksgiving, you're never too young to pitch in, you don't skimp on the gravy and what they put on the plate isn't called stuffing."This is dressing," laughed a volunt..
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  • Shoppers hit stores for Thanksgiving Day savings

    Shoppers hit stores for Thanksgiving Day savings
    GERMANTOWN, TN (WMC) - Forget Black Friday. The day before Black Friday is what retailers are thankful for as thousands of people flocked to stores after eating Thanksgiving dinner.Stores at Wolfchase Galleria stayed open on Thanksgiving until 1 a.m. They will reopen just five hours later for Black Friday."A lot of shoppers, a lot of families, great sales," said Wolfchase Galleria spokeswoman Arianne Cousin.Fallon Hayes' shopping bag looked like Santa's bag."Some boots, shirts," she said aft..
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