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Commission approves $1.7 billion FY2026 budget; no property tax hike
With a week to spare, Shelby County commissioners passed a $1.7 billion fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property…
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Legacy of loss and forgiveness: Lisa McNair headlines First Baptist Lauderdale women’s conference
Born a year after the 1963 hate crime that claimed the lives of four little girls, Lisa McNair’s letters to…
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Memphis International Airport renamed after FedEx founder Fred Smith
In a historic move honoring one of Memphis’ most influential figures, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners…
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Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Education in Memphis and Shelby County
The Tri-State Defender will host its third TSD in the Community Forum, which will focus on education and education policy.…
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Rep. Johnnie Turner honored with 85th birthday celebration and street naming
The celebration of former State Rep. Johnnie Turner began with a Sunday birthday party and ended with a permanent marker…
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Baptist’s ‘Heart & Soul’ men’s wellness event centers healing for men in Memphis
In a city where exhibiting strength is a way of life and tenacity is passed down through generations, vulnerability can…
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