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$16 million sought for Elvis Presley Blvd.
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Rating:
City Councilman Harold B. Collins plans to introduce a resolution at the next council meeting (Feb. 6) requesting $16 million to spruce up Elvis Presley Blvd.
» Employment discrimination complaints hit new EEOC high
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated
The EEOC – typically thought of as an agency that benefits protected classes such as minorities, women and the disabled – received a record 99,947 charges of employment discrimination in Fiscal Year 2011.
» Feb. 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Rating:
A few years ago, we had the opportunity to pastor an HIV-positive young man. When he was diagnosed, the medical professionals told him to go home and prepare to die.
» African-American History Month calendar
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Rating:
A listing of African-American History month events
» Unfiltered: President Obama speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 02/1/2012 | News | Unrated
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please, please, everybody have a seat. Well, good morning, everybody. It is good to be with so many friends united in prayer. 

 

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» ‘Desire’ is a ‘holy thing,’ so own up to it and create
By Lucy Shaw | Published Today | Commentaries | Rating:

Dear Lucy: You promised to spend February talking about love, so here is my question. I have been taught that desire is a bad and selfish thing. ...
» Christmas Day baby brings joy to unlikely couple
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell | Published Today | News | Rating:

 

Ask any question at all about his new baby and Dr. William Owens sounds like any other typical, doting father. Except for the fact that he is a 72-year-old retired educator and father of six grown children.
» All is not lost to overseas manufacturing facilities
By Carlee McCullough | Published Today | Business & Economics | Unrated

From Brother Industries to Buckman Laboratories, manufacturing is alive in Memphis, and the recent additions of Electrolux and Mitsubishi speak to the possibility of growth.
» Preston Shannon get’s to meet Christina Aguilera and sing the blues
By Kelvin Cowans | Published Today | Arts & Leisure | Rating:

 

“The Voice” is about to have a down home Memphis sound to it. Memphis blues legend Preston Shannon will be appearing on the show on “Super Bowl Sunday.”
» Conference title hopes now dangling for Tigers
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Today | Sports | Unrated

Roll back the calendar a week and Memphis was slated to square off against two of the top teams in Conference USA.
» Grizz reflect on effort-lacking win and return to grit-and-grind ways
By Kelley Evans | Published Yesterday | Sports | Rating:

 

“It’s easy when things aren’t going well to look at this guy or that guy. Sometimes you have to look in the mirror and say, ‘Am I giving it all I got? Am I doing my job to the best of my ability?’ ” O.J. Mayo said.
» The dash for the city crown is over!
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Sports | Rating:

Four teams earned places in MIAA history by becoming 2012 City Champions at Colonial Middle School on Wednesday (Feb. 1).
» Woeful attitude about cancer can be just as unhealthy
By Dr. Timothy Moore Ph.D | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Unrated

If you’re stricken with cancer, you may believe your world is coming to an end.
» Students at Bellevue Middle get on board with Goal Card!
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Rating:

 

The RISE Foundation recently built on its commitment to preparing young people for success with the launch of its Goal Card program at Bellevue Middle School.
» A ‘Stairway to Heaven’ salute for Rev. Dr. Alston
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Religion | Unrated

The Rev. Dr. Neasbie Alston can still make a room full of people feel him. Proof was on display at the Hilton Memphis last Saturday (Jan. 28).
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