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The Mid-South Fair is ‘Making Memories’ in 2012
Since its move from the old fairgrounds in Memphis to Southaven, MS, the Mid-South Fair kicks off its fourth consecutive year at the Landers Center. This year the fair will be held September 21- 30, 2012, with the theme “Making Memories.” Since the move to Southaven,...
The Mid-South Fair Collects Teddy Bears for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center
The Mid-South Fair is partnering with the Memphis Child Advocacy Center to help them restock their teddy bear wall again this year. Last year’s opening day was so successful because of the support from the Mid-South community. On opening day Friday, September 21, we...
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis Only Memphis Hospital to Receive American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award for Heart Attack Care
Award demonstrates Saint Francis Hospital’s commitment to quality care for heart attack patients. Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the...
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MEMPHIS REGION WELCOMES NEW TEAM: Charter school organization prepares for planning year with seasoned staff
Aspire Public Schools is happy to announce new team members for the Memphis region, who will be working closely with community leaders, parents, students and teachers over the upcoming year. Aspire plans to open 2 schools in Memphis in 2013. “We are so excited about...
Aspire Public Schools Kicks off Listening Tours in Memphis Area
In an effort to create awareness in the Memphis community about Aspire Public Schools-Memphis Region (APS), the organization will kick-off a series of Listening Tours to engage parents, guardians and community leadership in September and October. “We are excited about...
The Mid-South Fair is ‘Making Memories’ in 2012
Since its move from the old fairgrounds in Memphis to Southaven, MS, the Mid-South Fair kicks off its fourth consecutive year at the Landers Center. This year the fair will be held September 21- 30, 2012, with the theme “Making Memories.” Since the move to Southaven,...
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL KICKS-OFF LISTENING TOURS IN MEMPHIS AREA
In an effort to create awareness in the Memphis community about Aspire Public Schools-Memphis Region (APS), the organization will kick-off a series of Listening Tours to engage parents, guardians and community leadership in September and October. “We are excited about...
Memphis Aerotropolis Community/Business Stakeholder Meetings This Week
The City of Memphis Division of Planning and Development is hosting a series of “listening tours” for business and community leaders in the designated Memphis Aerotropolis area. The three meetings are scheduled for August 22-23, 2012. Business and community...
The Progressive National Baptist Convention to Convene in Memphis; PNBC 51st Annual Session to Begin August 5-10, 2012
Dr. Carroll A. Baltimore Sr. and members of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) will convene the 51st Progressive National Baptist Convention Annual Session at the Memphis Cook Convention Center Aug. 5-10, 2012. More than 4,000 delegates from...
Allison Leslie to Lead Aspire Public Schools In Memphis
In June 2012, the Achievement School District announced that Aspire Public Schools will manage select schools in the Memphis market beginning in August 2013. The person leading the effort to build the program is Allison Leslie, the executive director of Aspire Public...