Central Defense Security, a leading provider of business, retail and warehouse security, is in the midst of hosting a series of job fairs at participating community centers in and around Memphis.

CDS is looking for candidates to fill onsite security positions responsible for protecting client assets, employees, customers and visitors at assigned locations. CDS is hosting job fairs Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at Charles Powell Community Center, 810 Western Park; Oct. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at Raleigh Community Center, 3678 Powers; and Oct. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at Bert Ferguson Community Center, 8505 Trinity Road.

2. Council Sends Sales Tax Hike To November Ballot - Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Memphis City Council members added a half percent local option sales tax hike proposal to the Nov. 6 ballot in Memphis at their Tuesday, July 17, meeting.

The council approved the referendum ordinance on third and final reading.

3. Strickland and Conrad Pitch South Cordova DeAnnexation - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Memphis City Council members Jim Strickland and Kemp Conrad want the city to consider the deannexation of the South Cordova area taken in by the city of Memphis earlier this month.

4. Wharton: City Seeking Tax Relief for South Cordova - Monday, July 16, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. said Friday, July 13, that his administration is seeking some ways around property tax bills the city’s newest residents must pay in about two months after a surprise annexation earlier this month.

5. Walking Initiative Encourages Health - Friday, April 06, 2012

Starting Saturday, April 14, people from all over Memphis and Shelby County will be walking together at 10 a.m. each Saturday through the fall.

The “Walking in Memphis” kick-off event on April 14 will take place at six community centers: Ed Rice, Charles Powell-Westwood, Douglass, Glenview, Bert Ferguson and Hickory Hill, as well as participating YMCAs.

6. Events - Thursday, March 17, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present a breakfast seminar titled “Covenants Not To Compete: Managing Restrictions and Expectations,” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at its office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

7. Wharton to Host Virtual Town Hall Wed. - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will host a three-way virtual town hall meeting Wednesday that links City Hall to citizens in Cordova and Hickory Hill.

The 6 p.m. session will focus on the city’s budget and school funding. Wharton and his administration are working on a list of options for the Memphis City Council to consider to come up with $57 million in funding two courts have ordered the city to pay the Memphis City Schools system.

8. City Beautiful - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Art is more than something pretty to look at.

In the context of an urban environment, art can give communities identity, provide spaces to gather and literally brighten the landscape of entire neighborhoods.

9. Events - Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host "Fundraising Strategies: Ideas for the Changing Environment" today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., 515 Erin Drive. The cost to attend is $99 for Alliance members, $89 for participants in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $150 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

10. County Commission Seeks InputFor Amending County Charter - Tuesday, February 26, 2008
     The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing today about amending the Shelby County Charter.
     Commission members are seeking the public's input on whether certain

11. Events - Monday, February 25, 2008

The University of Memphis will host Ken Reardon of Cornell University today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 123 of the Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive. Reardon will present "Urban Design and Placemaking: The Emerging Role of Higher Education and Other Institutions in Neighborhood Revitalization." The event is free and open to the public.

12. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, August 22, 2003
Community

Public art elements connect center to community

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

When renovation work is finished on the Glenview Community Center sometime next year, residents of the historic Memphis neighborhood wont just be abl...

13. Archived Article: Libraries (lead) - Tuesday, December 03, 2002
Libraries to get $1 million boost Branch libraries seek $1 million collections boost

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

The planned Whitehaven and Cordova branch libraries could receive the promise of Christmas future as resolutions appropriating...

14. Archived Article: Community Ctr Lead - Wednesday, May 01, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Cordova welcomes community center By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Memphis Mayor Willie W.Herenton will join Cordova residents today as the public gathers for its first glimpse inside the new Bert Ferguson Community Center. Openi...

15. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 29, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events: April 29-May 5 April 29 The Mid-South Disc Jockey Association meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Fox Ridge Pizza, 5950 Knight Arnold Road. All DJs and Karaoke Jocks are invited. For information, call 368-6782. Mem...

16. Archived Article: Library (lead) - Friday, July 27, 2001
By JENNIFER MURLEY Move begins to close library by September By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Signaling the end of an era, doors to the Memphis and Shelby County main library on Peabody Avenue will close to the public for good on Sept. 9, as offici...

17. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, February 18, 2000
BellSouths Year 2000 Text Telephone Directory Mailed to At its fifth annual Black History Month Luncheon, The Shepherds School will honor Albert Crawford with the Bert Ferguson Commitment to Community Award. Crawford has been a volunteer leader for ...