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<br />‘Yes’ voters deliver early knockout on MCS charter surrender

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08 Mar 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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Memphians voted in trickles, but those who did overwhelmingly chose to surrender the MCS charter, with 47,812 voting for the surrender and 23,612 voting no.
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JEWEL Awards suited for ‘Mahalia’ star

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04 Mar 2011
Written by Terry Schlichenmeyer
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A coat once owned by Gospel Queen Mahalia Jackson would be of value to be many, and the one now possessed by Deborah Manning Thomas is a jewel.
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Welcome back, Battier

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04 Mar 2011
Written by Kelley Evans
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 Shane Battier

It could be called a serendipitous decision. Luck, chance or just pure smarts that the Grizzlies called their very first draft pick back to his domain and the crowd and city natives were pleased.
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Civil rights museum seeks community artifacts

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04 Mar 2011
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The National Civil Rights Museum will commemorate its 20th anniversary year with the theme “Connecting People and History.” 
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Former gunshot victim looks to market discovery

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04 Mar 2011
Written by Dr. Karanja A. Ajanaku
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Seventeen years after a shotgun blast riddled her face with birdshot, a Memphis-area woman is facing the future with anticipation, thanks partly to a discovery made during recovery.
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<br />Countdown to the future

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03 Mar 2011
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For some, at the core of all the schools debate and discussion is this question: “What is to be done about reaching the children in the poorer areas of the city?
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Locker room buzz: No shaves for Grizz

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03 Mar 2011
Written by Kelley Evans
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The Grizz players have taken a vow of solidarity. No shaving until the postseason.
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Legacy: Clem Arthur Wright Sr.

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03 Mar 2011
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Over the years, Clem Arthur Wright Sr. volunteered countless hours to promote neighborhood beautification, improve safety and restore a sense of old-fashioned community.
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Same Memphis, different jersey for Carney

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03 Mar 2011
Written by Kelley Evans
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Grizzlies guard Tony Allen joked and congratulated former University of Memphis Tiger Rodney Carney in the locker room on Saturday (Feb. 26) directly following the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings game.
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Women of Excellence - 2011

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25 Feb 2011
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Strength of marriage displayed at ‘Salute to Families’ celebration

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25 Feb 2011
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Mayor A C Wharton and his wife, Ruby Wharton, were among 60 couples from all across America honored during the First Annual “Salute to Families Celebration” created by The National Save the Family Now Movement, Inc..
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For Soledad O’Brien, the journey continues

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25 Feb 2011
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 Soledad O'Brien

“You’re too light-skinned.” Those were the words Soledad O’Brien once heard from a producer while interviewing for the one position open for African Americans.
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Text4baby uses texts to promote healthy babies

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24 Feb 2011
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Text4baby provides free prenatal information to pregnant women periodically throughout their pregnancy.
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Detroit

Kelly Rowland set to judge on X Factor

The Michigan Chronicle

Simon Cowell will be surrounded by women when THE X FACTOR returns for its third season this fall on FOX. Grammy Award-winning artist Kell...

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Faygo Pop's Campaign Selected as Finalist for OBIE Award

The Michigan Chronicle

 

 

The unique “Summer Silhouettes” Outdoor Campaign by Faygo Beverages, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist for the Outdoor Ad...

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Chicago

Crews Dig Through Night After Deadly Okla. Twister

The Chicago Defender

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting br...

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CTU Protesters Arrested at City Hall

The Chicago Defender

Roughly two dozen protesters were arrested Monday afternoon during a demonstration at City Hall aimed at preventing the planned closure of more than 5...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

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by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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