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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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Nicole Rupersburg
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Learning the business of entrepreneurship
Amy Hoyt
Thursday, February 4, 2016
MLGW, FedEx and City of Memphis team up to send water to Flint
Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Ignite challenges community with big ideas, and fast
Chad Riggs
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Local creative firm recognized as a "Best Place to Work"
Thursday, December 3, 2015
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AdAge
Memphis tech exec and entrepreneur featured on BBC
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Source:
BBC World Service
A Memphis inner-city team is putting U.S. Rugby on the map
Thursday, November 12, 2015
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NPR
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Beyond basketball: The Grizzlies Foundation's vision for the next generation
Lauren Turner
Thursday, October 22, 2015
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Lauren Turner
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
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City visionary: Noah Gray
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Emily Adams Keplinger
Friday, August 21, 2015
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
College resource center opens in public library
Friday, July 31, 2015
Just City seeks a new executive director
Thursday, July 30, 2015
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Starting something good: Lessons from Start Camp
Lauren Turner
Friday, July 24, 2015
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra optimistically prepares for Chen’s swan song
Kate Crowder
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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Memphis gets federal support to boost manufacturing
Friday, July 17, 2015
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