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WMC: Solar panels bring 3.7M kilowatts of electricity to Frayser

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WMC: Solar panels bring 3.7M kilowatts of electricity to Frayser A new form of green energy is headed to Frayser. Memphis, Light, Gas & Water and Nike are both excited about the new solar array plan. The new solar panels will generate 3.7 million kilowatt hours of electricity every year. That’s enough to power more than 240 houses. The solar panels will be installed at Nike’s Logistics Campus in Frayser and be interconnected with MLGW’s electric grid. Tennessee Valley Authority selected MLGW and Nike to be part of a solar panel pilot program. It’s the second significant energy efficient development … Continue reading WMC: Solar panels bring 3.7M kilowatts of electricity to Frayser

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Localmemphis: MPD Officers Ride Bikes With North Memphis Kids

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Localmemphis: MPD Officers Ride Bikes With North Memphis Kids A few Memphis Police officers are trying to build bridges with local kids. Officers with the Community Outreach program ride bikes with kids every Tuesday and Thursday. The officers take a group of about 20 kids who live in North Memphis to parks like Overton park and Shelby farms where they ride bikes. The bikes are donated by Walmart. The kids learn how to ride safely, but also talk to officers about cyber bullying, peer pressure, and gangs. “Because of all the things that’s going on, that’s what we wanted to … Continue reading Localmemphis: MPD Officers Ride Bikes With North Memphis Kids

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CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us

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CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us Josh Salter is a prime example of what a kid with a lot of ambition and determination, along with solid parental support, can accomplish. When Salter, 18, graduates from Middle College High this month, he will be among a handful of students here who have earned 60 college credits — the equivalent of two years of college — while still in high school. His academic assiduousness has also earned him more than $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges across the nation. He chose Austin College in Sherman, Texas, … Continue reading CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us

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ICYMI: High Ground News: $60M grant to reshape flood-prone areas

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High Ground News: $60M grant to reshape flood-prone areas Shelby County government has been awarded a $60 million grant to use for the prevention of flood damage in communities that were affected by flooding in May 2011. The grant will be used to create a flood plain near Millington, Wolf River Greenway work near Raleigh and Frayser, homeowner relocation in Southwest Memphis, and future flood risk research. Shelby County was one of over 60 jurisdictions across the U.S. that competed for the Housing and Urban Development Department resiliency competition that was launched in 2014. It was funded through a $1 … Continue reading ICYMI: High Ground News: $60M grant to reshape flood-prone areas

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MBJ: Groundbreaking ceremony held for Wolf River Greenway

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“The new Wolf River Greenway is underway. Sept. 25, the Wolf River Conservancy (WRC) and the City of Memphis Division of Parks and Neighborhoods welcomed guests to John F. Kennedy Park for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Wolf River Greenway. The 36-mile paved path will stretch from the Mississippi River to Fayette County, with 20 miles of the greenway anticipated to open in Memphis by 2019. … A $40 million investment, the greenway is expected to generate an annual $14 million dollar return for the community. Alta Planning + Design was hired to handle the master planning for the greenway, … Continue reading MBJ: Groundbreaking ceremony held for Wolf River Greenway

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MDN: Wolf River Greenway Planning Pushes Route Further North

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“Now that you know the Greenline, here comes the Greenway. After almost a year of behind-the-scenes planning, coordination and fundraising, the Wolf River Conservancy is about to go public with plans to add another 18 miles to the existing 2.6 miles of the Wolf River Greenway in Shelby County. The $40 million project, which anticipates $7 million in city of Memphis funding over five years, already has raised $23 million in private funds. And the conservancy is tentatively planning a groundbreaking for the late fall at a potential trailhead or access point. The effort, now in an aggressive design phase, … Continue reading MDN: Wolf River Greenway Planning Pushes Route Further North

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High Ground: Local nonprofit planting a produce stand in North Memphis

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From High Ground News: “We know that fruits and vegetables make bodies strong, but they also have the power to heal communities. Memphis is replete with food deserts or neighborhoods that cannot easily access affordable and good-quality food. One grassroots organization, Cooperative Memphis, is working with a North Memphis community to promote sustainable food systems.For people who live in this Vance Ave. neighborhood, it takes an average of 40 minutes by bus to get to the nearest grocery store, the Cash Saver on Madison Ave. So Cooperative Memphis is bringing the food to the people. “With the right approach, people have the … Continue reading High Ground: Local nonprofit planting a produce stand in North Memphis

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CA: Memphis vodka wins taste award

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“Big River Distilling Co. of Memphis said its Pyramid Vodka received a silver medal, placing second in a taste test at the recent Denver International Spirits Competition. The North Memphis distillery was opened this year. Big River was launched by Richard and Cannon Smith, sons of FedEx Corp. chairman Frederick W. Smith, and Alexander and Winston Folk, grandsons of the late Memphis restaurateur Humphrey Folk Jr. About 20 other investors have backed the venture.” Memphis vodka wins taste award – The Commercial Appeal. Continue reading CA: Memphis vodka wins taste award

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MDN: Ribbon-Cutting for Pyramid Vodka Distillery Tuesday

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“A ribbon cutting celebration for Big River Distilling Co.’s North Memphis vodka distillery – which is making and marketing Pyramid Vodka – will be held Tuesday, March 17. The event, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., will take place at the craft distiller’s facility at 802 Royal Ave. Along with a tour of the facility, special giveaways and samples of Pyramid Vodka will be available. Earlier this month, Big River won a silver award in the overall vodka category at the Denver International Spirits Competition.” Digest – Memphis Daily News. Continue reading MDN: Ribbon-Cutting for Pyramid Vodka Distillery Tuesday

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MBJ: Pink Diva Cupcakery is a vegan restaurant that opened last week in Memphis.

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“A new player just entered the cupcake game. Pink Diva Cupcakery opened last week at 394 N. Watkins Road. All products are vegan and cater to customers with dairy, egg, milk, peanut and walnut allergies. “Come out and help me redefine what vegan should be,” said Pink Diva owner,Cassi Conyers. … A grand opening is in the works, but the shop will provide some sweet treats at the Crosstown groundbreaking event on Feb. 21.” Pink Diva Cupcakery is a vegan restaurant that opened last week in Memphis. – Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading MBJ: Pink Diva Cupcakery is a vegan restaurant that opened last week in Memphis.