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Agape Child & Family Services Hosts Agape Fest Saturday, April 5 [NEW LOCATION DETAILS]
WHO: Agape Child & Family Services WHAT: Agape Fest WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. WHERE: (NEW LOCATION) Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View Rd, Memphis, TN 38134 On Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., Agape Child & Family Services will...
Tickets Now On Sale for Hattiloo Theatre’s Next Production “Thoughts of a Colored Man”
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – February 20, 2025) Modern performing arts venue Hattiloo Theatre is currently selling tickets for its upcoming production “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” The production will run from Friday, March 14, until Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Hattiloo Theatre, 37...
City of Memphis is seeking comments for road improvements as a part of the Memphis Safety Action Plan
(February 20, 2025 - Memphis, TN) The City of Memphis Safety Action Plan seeks to improve local roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through recommendations focused on all road users. This plan needs public...
Job Description: Graphic & Web Designer – Full Time
We're looking for a creative and dedicated individual to join our team. The Carter Malone Group is looking for a full-time graphic designer to assist clients build their brands across physical and digital platforms, connecting people to products and services that...
Successful Living Center Hosts 3rd Annual Caring & Sharing Workshop on Oct. 18
(MONTGOMERY, AL – October 3, 2024) The Successful Living Center will host their Caring & Sharing Workshop on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Beulah Baptist Church at 3703 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Montgomery, AL 36105. Registration is...
Polished Consulting LLC Announces Roquita Coleman-Williams as President/Managing Partner
(Memphis, Tenn. – September 3, 2024) Polished Consulting LLC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Roquita Coleman-Williams as our new President & Managing Partner. With a rich career spanning 27 years, Coleman-Williams brings a wealth of experience and a...
Former Fashion Buyer Pivots Career to Become Novelist After Life-Changing Diagnosis
(HOUSTON, Texas – June 5, 2024) Tarris Marie worked for 15 years in corporate America before she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that caused her to become legally blind. Not long after her diagnosis, she lost her job. Over 40, recently...
Job Description: Part-time Public Affairs Professional
The Carter Malone Group is looking for a part-time public affairs professional. This position is for 25 hours a week and will assist with government relations and community outreach projects for a major CMG client. Those interested in being considered for this...
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Now Hiring Sheriff Patrol Officers
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – April 5, 2024) The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting sheriff patrol officers to join their team. Applicants must be 21 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass the agility and...
Vintage901® Hosts 8th Annual Wine, Food and Music Spring Festival
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – February 22, 2024) Vintage901® will host its 8th Annual Wine, Food and Music Spring Festival Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. The festival consists of two events: The Grand Tasting: Saturday, April 20, 6–9 p.m. at The Medicine Factory, 85 W....
Legally Blind Author, Screenwriter, Actress and Model Tarris Marie Releases Debut Novel Blaque Pearle
(HOUSTON, Texas – February 7, 2024) After losing her central vision and her six-figure career, Tarris Marie decided to make a pivot in her career and hone in on her passions as an author, screenwriter, actress and model. Born in Gary, Indiana, Marie worked for 15...
Latest Poll Shows Crime is Primary Concern, Strong Support For Law Enforcement and for Hiring More Police Officers, but Police Job Rating Slips
(Memphis, TN – January 31, 2024) The latest countywide poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission shows that voters continue to express a high degree of respect for police officers (93%). Voters would like a stronger police...
Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region Announces New Name – Journey Community Schools
Today former Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region shared with the community the name and branding for the new charter organization – Journey Community Schools (JCS). The event was held at Hanley Elementary School with community leaders and partners in attendance to...
Aspire Memphis Slated to Become Independent, Locally-Operated Charter Management Organization
The Aspire Public School’s Board of Directors voted today to make its Aspire Memphis region an independent, locally-operated charter management organization. Over the next 12-18 months, with continued support from the Aspire home office, all operational...
901 Keep It Clean Memphis!
City of Memphis Launches Anti-Litter Campaign to Combat Blight The City of Memphis is leading the way in combating littering and blight in our city. The City is issuing a call-to-action urging all residents to keep Memphis clean through the “901 Keep It Clean”...
BlueCross Breaks Ground on David Carnes Park Project
Park design unveiled as Memphis neighborhood marks next phase of $5.4-million ‘BlueCross Healthy Place’ effort In a June 14 ceremony, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation broke ground at Memphis’ David Carnes Park on the first project under its new...
TENNESSEANS DROP OFF MORE THAN 10 TONS OF PILLS DURING SPRING
TAKE-BACK EVE Tennessee collected an impressive 20,590 pounds of prescription drugs during the DEA’s 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28. For Count It! Lock It! Drop It! those statistics continue to indicate that its efforts are paying...
Nominations Open to Honor locals for Civil & Human Rights work
Trailblazer Awards Presented by the City of Memphis The Memphis Heritage Trail, in collaboration with the City of Memphis’ Division of Housing and Community Development, is accepting nominations for the 2017 Trailblazer Award. The award honors Memphians for advancing...
Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Adds New Communities to Program
Growth Sparked by BlueCross Health Foundation Grant Count It! Lock It! Drop It! ™ (CLD), a comprehensive community program for prescription drug abuse prevention, has added 26 counties since its statewide launch last summer. In June 2016, the BlueCross...
Vintage901 Introduces Lowcountry Boil Event
Vintage901 is back August 19, 2017 for its Lowcountry Seafood Boil event. A Cordova farm will be transformed into a seafood diner’s delight from 6 – 10 p.m. with wine pairings that will compliment the lowcountry cuisine. The family-style seafood feast of boiled...
Memphis Heritage Trail Introduces Curriculum On Memphis History
Pilot Program Tested at Kirby High School The Memphis Heritage Trail (MHT) is rolling out a pilot educational curriculum this summer featuring the historical locations on the trail. The curriculum’s pilot was tested to entering freshman at Kirby High School’s Summer...
Tennesseans, Spring-Clean Your Medicine Cabinets: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 29
BlueCross Health Foundation, Count It! Drop It! Lock It!™ promote medication safety by hosting collection events across the state In an effort to fight opioid abuse, Tennessee residents are invited to bring their unused or expired prescriptions to one of more than...
First Centennial Luncheon for the NAACP Memphis Branch Promises to Inspire and Honor
MARCH FUNDRAISER FEATURES AUTHOR AND NATIONAL POLLSTER CORNELL BELCHER The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Memphis Branch will host the first of three major fundraisers for the year on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 11:30 a.m....
BlueCross Foundation Seeking 2017 Diversity Scholars
$10,000 scholarships assist minority students pursuing health care careers BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation’s 2017 Diversity Scholarship application period opened today and continues through March 1. Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to...