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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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South Memphis locally-owned grocery store launches free cooking classes
Kim and Jim Coleman
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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4th annual TEDx Memphis conference lineup features unlikely paths to success
Kim and Jim Coleman
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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University District partnership transforms neglected cemetery into tranquil park
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Whitehaven celebrates MLK legacy with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week
Cole Bradley
Monday, January 21, 2019
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The CMPLX opens to packed house in Orange Mound
Cole Bradley
Saturday, January 12, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: Kicking off our University District coverage with Cody Fletcher
Saturday, January 5, 2019
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Bing-Boom III: A land trust seeks to preserve housing affordability in booming Binghampton
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
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Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Advocates of trauma-informed teaching call for greater support in Memphis schools
Melonee Gaines
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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Breaking bread: Applied anthropology meets local journalism
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Summer Avenue to rebrand as an international district
Cole Bradley
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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Orange Mound 'Roll to the Poll' centers voter empowerment as Memphis debates suppression
Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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Neighborhood by design: Community design studio is space to imagine a new Heights
Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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Facts and Feelings: The push to improve safety in The Heights
Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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In photos: The gardens of Mitchell Heights
Natalie Eddings & Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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Grassroots leaders foster greenspaces in Berclair and The Heights
Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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Kindred Place: New name, renewed mission to reduce violence
Kim and Jim Coleman
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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New Memphis clinic considers the health effects of adverse childhood experiences
J. Dylan Sandifer
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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