Herman Strickland, the senior Vice President and credit officer for Pinnacle Financial Partners in Memphis since 2015, passed away in his sleep Sunday, April 5,…
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MidtownMemphis.Org launches Midtown Monday in support of small businesses
Starting today, April 6, MidtownMemphis.Org has launched #MidtownMonday in response to the economic shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, and as “a movement to support…
Read More MidtownMemphis.Org launches Midtown Monday in support of small businessesDan Spector, Cooper-Young. COVID Claims a True Midtowner
Dan Spector, August 25, 1951 – March 31, 2020 As a writer, when someone passes away, we set aside our own feelings and write only…
Read More Dan Spector, Cooper-Young. COVID Claims a True MidtownerSchools closed and suddenly you’re homeschooling? I’m Jim, and I can help.
By Jim Coleman, for High Ground News All Memphis-area schools are officially closed through April 24 in compliance with the state governor, but the date to reopen is…
Read More Schools closed and suddenly you’re homeschooling? I’m Jim, and I can help.I’m a housekeeper and DJ—my income is now zero. I’m one of the lucky ones.
The following is part of an essay series from Memphis workers affected by COVID-19. The series is produced by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism in partnership with High…
Read More I’m a housekeeper and DJ—my income is now zero. I’m one of the lucky ones.Coronavirus? Memphis, We’ve Done This Before
Shelter in place, social distancing, self quarantine. Community spread, flatten the curve, herd immunity, essential services. Remember a bygone time when these buzz words were not in…
Read More Coronavirus? Memphis, We’ve Done This BeforeThe Rippling Effects Of COVID-19
EDITORIAL By Smart City Memphis COVID-19 has turned Memphis and Shelby County into a place we barely recognize. All of us will deal with its…
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