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Financial literacy advocate sees ‘gold mine’ in Memphis, urges residents to seize it
As Mayor Paul Young works toward his goal of adding 10,000 housing units in Memphis by 2030, John Hope Bryant says he is ready to buy two homes himself. Bryant, founder of Atlanta-based financial literacy nonprofit Operation HOPE, sees promising investment opportunities in the city, and he wants Memphians to recognize the potential too.
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Global Microsoft issues hit gov’t offices and businesses in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Issues with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 led to a massive global outage. Daniel Vardy, the front desk manager at the Central Station Hotel on South Main, realized something was going on with their Microsoft email around noon on Thursday. “Instantly, yeah, so definitely,” Vardy said. The hotel is under new management. […]
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Sun Today, Cold Tomorrow: Memphis Braces for Weekend Freeze
An observation at Memphis International Airport showed 63 degrees under overcast skies. Northwesterly winds were expected to persist through the day. The National Weather Service’s Shelby County forecast calls for sunshine this afternoon, with temperatures holding in the lower 60s. Thursday night is forecast to be mostly clear, while regional overnight lows after the Thursday boundary are expected to range from the upper 20s to mid-30s.
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First Alert Forecast: Much colder Friday, into weekend; widespread frost, freeze threat
FRIDAY: A stout cold plunge takes hold Friday. Even with full sunshine, highs will only muster the lower 50s. Northerly winds will continue filtering cool Canadian air into the region all day. Skies stay clear overnight as temperatures drop well into the 20s and 30s, delivering our first widespread frost and freeze of the season. Protect tender vegetation, check outdoor pipes, bring in pets, and check on vulnerable neighbors ahead of the cold.
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Doctors warn mixing common cold and flu medications could lead to dangerous complications
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -With cold and flu season ramping up, many people are reaching for over-the-counter medications to help them feel better. But doctors warn some common cold and flu medicines can have dangerous interactions with prescriptions people may already be taking. In some cases, the consequences can even be life-threatening.
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Incentives help developer bring eco-build homes to North Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee housing developer is back in Memphis with a mission in mind to make measurable change in the community where he grew up. One million dollars in funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Memphis Light, Gas & Water could help him do just that. “I grew up here. I went […]
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Memphis schools oversight board seeks 'unicorn' as executive director
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader to fill its executive director position. The board 's personnel and leadership committee laid out its job description for its chief executive during a Nov. 12 committee meeting, establishing a long list of characteristics the ideal candidate would have for the "high-pressure and highly visible" role. The executive director would serve as the chief administrative officer of the oversight board, but the responsibilities the board would expect the director to hold are far-reaching. The director would manage day-to-day operations and lead the development of the board's strategic plan. The director would also act as a spokesperson for the board and serve as the liaison between the board and several other entities, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Tennessee governor's office and the state legislature. The job description asks that the director has strong working relationships with the Tennessee Department of Education, state legislators and local leaders. A legal background or a strong knowledge of Tennessee education law is "highly appreciated," according to the job description. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong public-facing communication skills, financial acumen and a "demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty," according to the description.