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× Huge crowd of Black Lives Matter supporters marches through Memphis, shuts down I-40 bridge MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Deadly officer-involved shootings of two black men, one in Louisiana and another in Minnesota, have the attention of the country and that of the Black Lives Matter movement. Sunday night, a group here in Memphis marched across the city and onto the I-40 bridge as they protested the violence. It started as a peaceful rally at FedExForum at 6 p.m. with hundreds of people. Interim Poli..>> view originalTwo Memphis police officers suspended for offensive Snapchat
Two Memphis police officers have been suspended without pay after posting a Snapchat that the department’s director called “disgusting.” https://t.co/cSHAkgzig0 Two Memphis Police Officers Suspended Over Racist Snapchat pic.twitter.com/eiOiSeV1Zi— Noella (@QueenLook2) July 10, 2016 The Snapchat in question features a man pointing a gun at an emoji of an African-American man running. A Memphis police officer took the photo, and a second officer posted the picture on Twitter. Both have been su..>> view originalGrizzlies quickly reshape roster; could make other moves
By Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 6:20 p.m. 2 LAS VEGAS — Grizzlies owner Robert Pera sat courtside with a sense of calm for each of his team's past two summer league games. He often shared smiles with members of the Griz front office. Pera made certain to converse with new head coach David Fizdale after games and routinely made himself available to players. One of the guys wearing Griz blue — Andrew Harrison — made it a point to greet Pera during hal..>> view originalDaily Digest
VOL. 131 | NO. 137 | Monday, July 11, 2016 Urban Child Institute Approves $1M Grant to Porter-LeathThe Urban Child Institute board of directors has approved a new $1 million grant to Porter-Leath. The grant will help fund several proven programs at Porter-Leath, including Early Head Start, Teacher Excellence Program, Parents as Teachers and Preschool Partnership, among others. Porter-Leath’s programs serve the most vulnerable children and families throughout Shelby County. The a..>> view originalTigers basketball coaching staff, others eye prospects at first-year ...
By Jason Smith of The Commercial Appeal Posted: Yesterday 9:07 p.m. 3 Team Penny wasn't the only local youth basketball program the University of Memphis' new coaching staff studied closely during the first week of the July evaluation period. Tigers assistant Alvin "Pooh" Williamson wrapped up the week at Memphis University School, where Team Thad (which competes on the Under Armour circuit), M33M (Adidas) and Team Magic (Adidas) were among several programs that participated thi..>> view originalPedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police said a pedestrian has been fatally struck by a train.Media outlets reported police were called about 2 p.m. Sunday. Police spokesman Louis Brownlee said a man was walking along the Frisco Railroad tracks in south Memphis when he was struck.The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity wasn't immediately determined.>> view originalKroger Brings Online Ordering to More Memphis-Area Locations
VOL. 131 | NO. 137 | Monday, July 11, 2016 Kroger Brings Online Ordering to More Memphis-Area Locations By Andy Meek Updated 12:44PM Kroger suspected there was plenty of demand in the Memphis market for the online ordering system the grocery chain has been rolling out in recent weeks. The rollout continues of Kroger's new online ordering system in the Memphis area that lets shoppers choose items beforehand and arrange a time to pick them up. Kroger said it s..>> view originalDaily News staff
VOL. 131 | NO. 137 | Monday, July 11, 2016 The Week Ahead: July 11-17 Daily News staff Updated 6:36PM Time to get your week started, Memphis! Our look at the week ahead includes several chances to indulge your inner art patron – from hanging out with a local comic book artist to being on stage at the Orpheum – plus other need-to-know happenings you’ll want to check out… The New Memphis Institute has an interesting and timely panel discussion on leadership te..>> view originalGo to date:
VOL. 131 | NO. 137 | Monday, July 11, 2016 West Tennessee Historical Society will meet Monday, July 11, in Memphis University School’s Wunderlich Auditorium, 6191 Park Ave. Nora Tucker, manager and curator of the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame, is the guest speaker. Visit wths-tn.org for details. Ghost River Brewing Co. and Wolf River Conservancy will host Drink a Beer, Save a River on Tuesday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miss Cordelia’s, 737 Harbor Bend Road. A dol..>> view original
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