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HYPERLOCAL NEWS HUB BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

Goner Keeps Vinyl Alive in C-Y

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At Goner Records, owners Zac Ives and Eric Friedl have provided a haven for vinyl aficionados in Cooper-Young since 2004. 

Find out the reasons for the store's success — and why vinyl records are making a comeback — in our story.

New Ballet Ensemble
Takes the Playhouse Stage

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Cooper-Young's New Ballet Ensemble and School will be taking the stage at Playhouse on the Square this Thursday till Sunday.

Read more here.


Find out more about the New Ballet Ensemble. 

Eclectic Eye Boutique
Hosts Annual Art Show

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A Cooper-Young eye boutique hosts its annual art show featuring local artists.


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Event Raises Funds for Public Projects

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Photo by Chris Freitas
Local artists showcased their work at InBalance Fitness to fund public art and beautification projects in Cooper-Young. 

Read more about the event here.


Burke's is Home
For C-Y Bookworms

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As devices like Kindle and iPad gain popularity,  bookstores across the country are shutting their doors. 

But Cooper-Young's Burke's Books remains strong for readers who love to turn the pages of a physical book.

Read more about the store, and owners Corey and Cheryl Mesler, here.


Radio Memphis

Former Rock 103 deejay Ric Chetter broadcasts Memphis music to 20,000 listeners worldwide from a studio in Cooper-Young.
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Memphis College of Art Students Showcase Work at Java Cabana

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Art Auction
Benefits Haiti

Café Ole hosted an art action to benefit a nonprofit aiding Haitian students. 

Find out more here.

Otherlands Serves Up 
Weekly Music Menu

Singer-songwriter Roger Wild in a February 11 performance at Otherlands, 641 South Cooper. The coffee shop hosts concerts each Friday and Saturday night. 

Artwork or Eyesore?

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Throughout Cooper-Young is street art varying from murals to art pieces. However, resident appreciation is across the spectrum. Click here for more...

'Pop-Up' Gallery

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It's a public art mystery. See the gallery of an unknown artist beneath a Cooper-Young train trestle.  Read more...




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Memphis Alum Featured at Gallery 56 via Lamplighter
Out with the old, in with the new in Midtown
Java Cabana's weekly poem
Live at Young Avenue Deli

Spotlight on Cooper-Young Artist: Harlan T. Bobo

Harlan T. Bobo has released three albums with Cooper-Young's Goner records.  He's a veteran performer at Austin's esteemed SXSW music showcase. Bobo splits his time between Memphis and a home in France. 

See his work in this video created for the Commercial Appeal's Hotel Memphis project. 

Chris Freitas

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_ Chris Freitas is a senior broadcast journalism student at the University of Memphis, and already has majored in Communications. In addition to an internship at WHBQ-TV Fox 13, he works at two Memphis radio stations as webmaster & sports producer at WUMR U92 FM and as a part-time assistant producer at WMFS “ESPN Radio” 92.9 FM.  Freitas hopes to either work as a radio journalist or announcer for NPR or as a video game journalist. You can follow him on Twitter (@chrisfreitas23).



Manon Priebe

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I am a 24 year old journalism major from the University of Mainz, Germany. Holding a bachelor-degree in Modern China Studies, I spent several months in China and Taiwan for study, work and internship experiences. Now I am an international exchange student in Memphis. I love to explore the world – and write about it. 

Follow me on Twitter: @manonpriebe
Find me on Facebook: Manon Priebe

Latresia Sutton

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 I am a senior at the University of Memphis majoring in Broadcast/Journalism.  I   am a part-time student, full-time mom, and I also work full-time.  I have some journalism experience in writing, editing, producing, anchoring, and many other skills.  

I also have social media skills and I love to learn new things everyday.  I work at a public broadcasting station and I work on an administration team at my church.  I am a people person and I love to help people when I can.

Please visit my website www.latresianews.weebly.com 
or Follow Me on Twitter @TresiDenise or you can email at latresiadsutton@yahoo.com

Reneka Toler

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I am currently a senior at the University of Memphis, majoring in Broadcast/Journalism. I have background experience in reporting, producing, and anchoring. My future career lies as a radio personality or news anchor. I am people-oriented, well-rounded, and has a sense of humor. I enjoy shopping,traveling, trying new foods and meeting new people. For more about me, visit my website, blogger, or simply follow me on twitter.

posted May 2, 2014