Monday, August 15, 2016

Memphis on track at World Series of Drag Racing and other top stories.

  • Memphis on track at World Series of Drag Racing

    Memphis on track at World Series of Drag Racing
    In addition to hosting the World Series of Drag Racing later this month, Memphis will be on the track during the event, as well. The Memphis Convention ...
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  • Second person convicted of murdering man in downtown Memphis

    Second person convicted of murdering man in downtown Memphis
    × Second person convicted of murdering man in downtown Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A second person has been convicted of the murder of a Memphis man. Mario Patterson has been convicted of first-degree murder during a robbery and automatically sentenced to life in prison. Michale Santucci was shot and killed August 12, 2013, as he walked to his car near 275 South Main Street. Last year, Dondre Johnson was convicted on the same charge and received the same sentence. Jessica Norfleet, who testifi..
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  • Two dozen promoted in Memphis Fire Department

    Two dozen promoted in Memphis Fire Department
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  Two dozen of Memphis’ first responders were honored Thursday night as part of a promotion ceremony for the Memphis Fire Department. Anthony Alford, Chadwick Burton, Eric Howell,Kenneth Newton and Katrina Drewry were all presented white helmets to symbolize their advancement to the rank of Fire Battalion Chief. Eight others, Randall Humphrey, Derrick Pendergrass, Carl Schweers, Travis Isabel, Timothy Austin, Herbert Redden, Jonathan Coffield and Ryan Humphreys, were given red h..
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  • Group plans protest at Graceland on same evening as candlelight vigil

    Group plans protest at Graceland on same evening as candlelight vigil
    By Katie Fretland and Daniel Connolly of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 8:15 p.m. 25 Protesters are calling for a disruptive but nonviolent demonstration at Graceland at 6 p.m. Monday, the same evening that thousands of fans from around the world are expected to arrive for an annual candlelight vigil that marks the death of Elvis Presley. The Memphis Coalition of Concerned Citizens, which has protested against the killings of black people by police across the country, ..
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  • Logistics surge fuels talk of new industrial parks in Miss. suburbs

    Logistics surge fuels talk of new industrial parks in Miss. suburbs
    By Thomas Bailey Jr. of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 4:45 p.m. 0 Industrial space stars in a second-quarter assessment of Memphis-area commercial real estate, but CBRE's Marketview identifies signs that the weaker office and retail sectors will become stronger. Demand for industrial buildings — largely warehouses associated with Memphis's robust logistics network — has fueled construction, with 1.8 million square feet now being built, states the report that CBRE rele..
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  • Ruby Wilson, 'Queen of Beale Street,' dies at 68

    Ruby Wilson, 'Queen of Beale Street,' dies at 68
    Bob Mehr, USA Today Network - Tennessee 5:50 p.m. CDT August 12, 2016Parade Marshall Ruby Wilson passed out candy during the city's annual Christmas parade on Beale St. in 2005.(Photo: Jim Weber / The Commercial Appeal)The Queen of Beale Street has died. Ruby Wilson — R&B singer, Memphis nightclub fixture, and Bluff City Media personality — died Friday afternoon at Methodist South Hospital. She was 68.Ms. Wilson had suffered a heart attack on Saturday evening, according to her manag..
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  • Memphis appears thwarted in latest bid to upgrade Lamar Ave ...

    Memphis appears thwarted in latest bid to upgrade Lamar Ave ...
    By Wayne Risher of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 5:00 p.m. 4 The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to try again next year for a federal FASTLANE grant to help with a $300 million overhaul of Lamar Avenue. The state's application for $180 million isn't among inaugural FASTLANE program grants that are expected to be made final in September. A freight industry advocate, the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors, said the Memphis project was amon..
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  • Malco applies for 'significant' Downtown improvement grant

    Malco applies for 'significant' Downtown improvement grant
    Malco filed its first Central Station theater building permit in March for $6.5 million for a “new seven-screen movie theatre in Memphis, Tennessee. New box office ...
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  • August 12-18, 2016: This week in Memphis history

    Home > VOL. 9 | NO. 33 | Saturday, August 13, 2016 August 12-18, 2016: This week in Memphis history Updated 11:24AM 2011: On the front page of The Daily News, city leaders vow that construction work is about to begin on The Pyramid’s long-delayed conversion from an arena to a Bass Pro Shops store with added attractions. The first stirrings of action on the dormant project include a $75 million city buyout of county government’s interest in the Memphis Cook Convention Cent..
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  • Memphis Works: From scent to finish, how to make candles (Video)

    Memphis Works: From scent to finish, how to make candles (Video)
    On this edition of “Memphis Works” – the Memphis Business Journal's newly launched video series that highlights how different Memphis products are made ...
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These 'Walmart moms' say they feel 'nauseated' by the choice of Clinton or Trump .Trophy Club resident diagnosed with human West Nile virus case .
Three questions with Memphis running back Patrick Taylor Jr. .New Memphis big man Chad Rykhoek eager to resume playing career .

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