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Curious about The Peace Corp? Workshop set for Tuesday

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Peace Corps will hold an application workshop on September 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7…

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A CLOSER LOOK AT: Dr. Willie. W. Herenton: ‘We’re heading back to City Hall’

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Dr. Willie W. Herenton recalled the days when he attended segregated public schools and was forced…

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A CLOSER LOOK AT: Jim Strickland: ‘More Memphians have hope now than four years ago’

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is optimistic. With the October 3 election less than a month away, the…

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Apparel firm to make $7.5M Tennessee expansion with 220 jobs

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDERS — An apparel company is planning to invest $7.5 million in an expansion in western Tennessee that is…

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LENS & LINES: Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne deliver in ‘Classic’ style

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Soul music legends Gladys Knight and Jeffrey Osborne thrilled a sold-out crowd during the Classic Concert…

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New pastor installation set for Greater Middle Baptist Church

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Greater Middle Baptist Church will install the Rev. Rodney Echols Sr. as pastor on Sunday (September 15).…

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Classic Music Festival: Keith Sweat, Joe & Tamia

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The ballads of Keith Sweat and Joe meshed with the powerful vocals of Tamia to produce an…

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BLDG Memphis issues housing and transit survey to Memphis mayoral, city council candidates

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — As many Memphis residents lament a lack of mayoral debates, BLDG Memphis is taking a different…

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County Commission makes two moves regarding $15 minimum wage

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Shelby County Commission approved an ordinance requiring them to pay their employees at least $15 an…

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Tickets on sale now for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Orpheum Memphis

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The celebrated Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Memphis for a limited weekend engagement February…

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