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Memphis City Council to vote today on Grey's Creek annexation
Latest News From Memphis Business Journal
Feb 07The Memphis City Council will have its first of three required votes today to annex the Gray's Creek area of East Shelby County, The Commercial Appeal reports. The vote is in reaction to bills, filed by state senators, which attempt to stifle the city'... »
One Injured in High-rise Apartment Fire
WREG
Feb 06(Memphis 2/6/12) One person was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on the fifth floor of an assisted living facility. The fire started around 2:00 a.m. at Wesley Madison Towers at Madison Ave. and Danny Thomas Blvd. in Midtown. Firefighters ... »
Local Hospital Has New Tool To Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking
WCYB.com Tennessee News
Feb 06Smoking while pregnant can cause serious health damage to a newborn baby. But sometimes, a visual illustration can really send the message across. That’s why Bristol Regional Medical Center has two new residents in the birthing center. And as News 5 le... »
Sat 2/4: The 2012 Mike Cody 4-Mile Classic
Go Memphis Events
Feb 04When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, 9 a.m. Where: Rhodes College, 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis Cost: Not available Age limit: All ages Description: Benefits: Rhodes College Cross Country/Track & Field Teams Registration Information: http://www.racesonline.com or... »
Sat 2/4: Armed & Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal
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Feb 04When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis Cost: $3 - $7 Age limit: All ages Description: On Saturday, Nov. 12, "Armed + Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal" opens at the Brooks. The exhibit... »
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Main Street Journal - Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Main Street Journal
Feb 07Photo Credit: WMCListening to Divided Voices The Shelby County Unified Schools’ Transitional Planning Commission will hold two “listening sessions” tonight–at Millington Central High School and Westwood High School in south Memphis. Last night’s meeti... »
Main Street Journal - Monday, February 6, 2012
Main Street Journal
Feb 06Photo Credit: WMCTrain Derailment Early Sunday morning a Norfolk-Southern train derailed along Poplar, closing off a stretch between Erin Road and Perkins Extended; traffic was affected as far as White Station. No injuries were reported. More from WMC... »
Merger Mania: Memphis law firm Baker Donelson snatches up another firm
The Daily News Blog
Feb 01Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has announced its third merger in less than four months. The Memphis law firm has merged with the Houston firm of Drucker, Rutledge & Smith LLP, close on the heels of the merger Baker Donelson announce... »
Main Street Journal - Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Main Street Journal
Feb 01Photo Credit: memphistn.govWelcome to Memphis! At Tuesday’s City Council Planning and Zoning Committee meeting, they agreed to the annexation of 50,000 homes in the Fisherville/Gray’s Creek area into Memphis. This must still pass the three Council rea... »
Main Street Journal: Online Exclusive: Joe Saino: Health Care Costs of the Two School Systems
Main Street Journal
Feb 01Health Care Costs of the Two School Systems By: Joe Saino There are a number of differences between the Memphis City Schools (MCS) and the Shelby County Schools (SCS). Merging the two systems is going to be difficult. Health care costs for active and... »