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2 days ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What was once a proud achievement for the Melrose High School football team has come crashing down. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) ruled that the Golden Wildcats must forfeit their postseason victories from the 2024 season and return their state runner-up trophies and awards due to an eligibility violation.
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3 days ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of at-risk youth and young adults across the country could soon be without educational and vocational training opportunities. Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a nationwide pause on all Job Corps operations. In Memphis, one local faith leader is working to fill the gap. Bishop Kip Douglas with The Church Without Walls Memphis is launching a nonprofit called Pillars of Purpose.
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4 days ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Families across Tennessee can continue applying for the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, commonly known as the state’s school voucher program, after a major move by the Tennessee State Board of Education. The Board approved permanent rules that give private schools the green light to keep processing applications for the scholarship, which provides eligible students up to $7,000 each to attend participating private schools.
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1 week ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tens of thousands of students across the country are being sent home as the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will pause operations at all Job Corps centers nationwide, and the impact is hitting home in Memphis.
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1 week ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Clarksdale Civic Auditorium was packed Thursday as local residents and visitors from around the country gathered for a special screening of 'Sinners', the box office sensation that has earned more than $340 million worldwide. The film, a vampire horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler, is set in Clarksdale and has turned national attention toward the small Mississippi town known for its deep musical roots and rich Black history.
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