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Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state
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Representative for Memphis’ 91st district, Raumesh Akbari, says that progress and hope lay in common interests, such as criminal justice reform, between those on both sides of the aisle.
Photo: Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature.
Dawn Majors
Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional
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“We tend to see misdemeanor driving as irresponsible or someone being dishonest and even criminal when honestly, we who are middle-class forget to pay our fines every day and are not faced with the threat of having a suspended license for more than a year."
Photo: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.
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City of Memphis launches new-look website with accessibility and inclusivity in mind
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Memphis one of eight cities selected to host Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy
High Ground Team
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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How 71 local executives are working together for a brighter future in Memphis
High Ground Team
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Level up: Inaugural leadership conference aims to motivate and inspire Memphis
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Development News
Find out where Shelby County candidates stand on key issues like housing, mobility, and more
High Ground Team
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Neighborhood cleanup Q&A with Mary Baker, city planner and master gardener with The Works
Sarah Rushakoff
Friday, March 11, 2022
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Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map
Brandi Hunter
Friday, January 7, 2022
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PRIZM Ensemble’s new leader helps kids explore social issues through music
Chris Jones
Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services
Jeff Hulett
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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New database connects Memphis startups with angel investors
Chris Jones
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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MEMShop expanding to Frayser and Whitehaven in 2020
Jeff Hulett
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
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Our 'see you later' to Hickory Hill
Cole Bradley
Friday, December 20, 2019
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Program pays at-risk teens and young adults to find and follow career goals
A. J. Dugger III
Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Painters and fire dancers? Art show at The CMPLX promises anything but typical
Alexandria Moore
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Podcast: The Revival of Gaisman
Sunday, December 15, 2019
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Church to host Single Moms Christmas Expo in Hickory Hill
A. J. Dugger III
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Podcast: Strategy, Spare Change, and Speaking for Yourself
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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Litter, Landfills, and Illegal Dumping: New murals tell the story in Uptown and Frayser
Jim Coleman
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Cops and kids come together at Kirby High
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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