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State and City Talking Med Funding Again

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Published Feb. 16, 2010 at 10:46 p.m.

A tight-lipped Memphis Mayor didn't give much away about the now"on-again" MED funding talks ...

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Pastors Rally for MCS Peace Force

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Tuesday afternoon local pastors in favor of Memphis City SchoolsSuperintendent Dr. Kriner Cash's plan for a city-wide MCS PeaceForce gathered to open discussions with Memphis Mayor A C Wharton.Mayor Wharton said it's an idea whose time has not fullyarrived ...

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Canaletto brings Venice to life on canvas in Brooks exhibit

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Published Feb. 12, 2010 at 6:17 p.m.

"Venice in the Age of Canaletto," an exhibition featuring works by the master painter of 18th century Venetian life, opens on Sunday for display through May 9 at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. The exhibit comprises about 50 items, mostly paintings but also pieces of furniture and decorative objects such as the spectacular "Dessert Decoration in the Form of a Glass Garden," circa 1760. Lenders to the exhibition include a who's who of national institutions, including The Metropolitan Museum of

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News in the arts: International shorts shown at the Brooks

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Published Feb. 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

For weeks and even months, movie fans have had the opportunity to see such Oscar-nominated features as "Avatar," "The Blind Side" and "The Hurt Locker." But the short films nominated for Academy Awards typically are seen only by Oscar voters and dedicated cinephiles. On Location: Memphis -- the cinema arts group that organizes the annual On Location: Memphis Film Festival -- aims to change that with screenings next weekend ...

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EPA Files Federal Lawsuit Against City of Memphis

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 12:59 p.m.

Memphis may boast some of the best drinking water in the country, but the city canÂt say the same about its surrounding river water ... On Friday, February 5th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation jointly filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages under the federal Clean Water Act and the state Water Quality Control Act ... After a review of records from MemphisÂ wastewater treatment and collection programs, the EPA deemed the

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Memphis Mayor Wharton reappoints most city directors

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has reappointed many of the city’s division directors who were all appointed by Willie Herenton ...

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Memphis Tigers Dismiss Henderson-Niles

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:04 a.m.

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If you’ve been a regular at FedExForum this winter, you know some of the biggest cheers heard at Tiger games are those for buckets scored by Memphis senior Pierre Henderson-Niles. A converted layup. A made free throw. The crowd ROARS in appreciation ... The sad truth, though, is that the converted baskets were applauded because there were considered rarities by those familiar with watching Henderson-Niles play ... Larry Kuzniewski Pierre Henderson-Niles ... The big center was dismissed from

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Mulroy’s Salvage Mission Finally Succeeds: Green Bay to Get the Zippin’ Pippin

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 3:01 a.m.

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Mayor A C Wharton got a basket of goodies Monday from Green Bay, Wisconsin, while that city's mayor, Jim Schmitt (center), got dibs on the Zippin' Pippin from the famous ride's custodian, Steve Mulroy of Save, Libertyland!, Inc ... Though he has concerns that are arguably more immediate and more personal — like preparing for a reelection campaign in 2010 — Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy appears finally to have swung a deal to save that vintage wonder, the Zippin’ Pippin ... Only

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Weather delays Hernando mayor's D.C. trip

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 1:04 a.m.

Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson knew he was in for a long day when he awoke to falling snow. Johnson was scheduled to depart from Memphis International Airport for Washington at 6 a.m. Monday to attend, and likely speak at, an event today where first lady Michelle Obama will launch her childhood obesity initiative ...

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