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The NEW Tri-State Defender
8h ago
In general, Memphians don’t need a specific occasion to pray; certainly not anything as formal as a “National Day of Prayer.” Nor do they need a specific reason; for many, praise is as natural as breathing. But with an ongoing drumbeat of violence and crime, there is PLENTY of reason to pray. And so the ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
8h ago
The quest for personal and professional transformation doesn’t stop — at any age. That’s the empowering message behind the “Life After 50: How to Reinvent Yourself Symposium,” set for Saturday, May 4th at the Opulence Ballroom in Memphis. Tickets for the symposium are $99 and available at www.fspenterprises.net. Designed specifically for female Baby Boomers and ..read more
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8h ago
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris presented his proposed $1.6 billion budget FY 2025 dubbed “Taking Care of the People of Shelby County” to members of the Shelby County Commission’s Budget & Finance Committee during its Wednesday, May 1 meeting. In addition to funding a series of priorities – like a six percent across-the-board raise for ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
3d ago
It’s not really like alumni of Melrose High School need a reason to show up and show out; they kind of do that anyway, and in numbers. But on Friday, a long neglected Melrose High School Building opened its newly renovated hallways as the Orange Mound branch of Memphis Public Libraries. And so — with ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
4d ago
Saddled with growing concerns over a revolving door judicial system – particularly with violent offenders – Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright called for Shelby County General Sessions Court Judge Bill Anderson to step down on Thursday, April 25. The request was aired during a keynote address to Whitehaven Republican of Shelby County during a keynote ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
1w ago
Memphis City Council members voted 10-0 to hire a consultant to layout a proposed public safety foundation during the Tuesday, April 23 meeting. The temporary position comes at the recommendation of council attorney Allan Wade. To pay for the temporary post, the resolution redistributes up to $150,000 in American Rescue Plan funding intended for the ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
1w ago
By Ronald C. Herd II, Special to The Tri-State Defender “Remember Fort Pillow!” was the battle cry, and 160 years later, The W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Group, Inc. (WeAllBe) honored the immortal words and sacrifices of our ancestors. April 12 this year was the actual 160th anniversary of nearly 300 souls, mostly U.S. Colored Troops, white ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
1w ago
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with state education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Protesters screamed “blood on your hands!” then lay down on the floor of the Tennessee State Capitol as if they were victims ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
1w ago
The Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis (PBWM) announced Thursday that it is offering grants of up to $5,000 to local nonprofits focused on economic self-sufficiency within Shelby County. Eligible organizations, which must possess a 501(c)(3) status and operate on an annual budget of less than $250,000, are invited to apply for this annual funding opportunity ..read more
The NEW Tri-State Defender
1w ago
Gifted and talented elementary students are a remarkable group of young individuals who possess an extraordinary capacity for learning, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. These young prodigies excel not only academically, but they often display remarkable talents in areas such as music, art, and sports. Their ability to think critically, adapt to new situations, and solve ..read more