HOMETOWN MEMPHIS LIL' EXTRA!: SINCE WE'RE TOGETHER WE MIGHT AS WELL STAY (1839 hits)
YOU'VE COME HOME TO HOMETOWN MEMPHIS LIL' EXTRA
Since we're together we might as well stay
So read these stories that say....
HAVE YOU GOT A JOB THAT STAYS... OR ONE THAT WILL GO AWAY? Oct 23, 2013 Memphis, TN
Flights of the number of jobs will go away as Delta Airlines announced on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 that it will be cutting away 312 jobs. The airline notified those 312 employees that their jobs will no longer be in Memphis anymore. This is part of the Delta Airlines cuts with also the slashing of the Memphis International Airport cuts of 40% of flights. This latest job snips is part of Delta's report to the airline trimming of 29 flights in connection Memphis. Although the job cuts were a reality; some employees have the options to at least 126 airport customer service jobs in other states and or to retire-- or relocate in other cities and states for other positions. Airport officials warned there may come more cuts and that they would enforce to attract low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines which will open in early November. Delta's announced the cuts two week after the airport publicized it would be adding four nonstop a week to Denver by low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines in March 2014. The airport chief quoted that the cuts were disappointing and the news of it was unexpected.
Sure, that's a tough cut, and there at the airport, some who are together might as well stay.
You're reading much faster so the next story might slow you down some.. We can read it together...
LOCKED OUT TOGETHER THE WORKERS OF KELLOGG WERE STALLED IN LABOR TALKS WANTED TO KEEP A SALARY October 22, 2013 Memphis, TN
The Kellogg Cereal plant locked out 220 workers on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 after labor talks broke down the greater ability to hire casual employees to operate the production lines. The over 50 years plant said the move to change is to improve efficiency and a more flexibility in staffing. The employee's union that the proposal rebuffed the talks on a master agreement that covers Kellogg plants nationwide. The lockout began the same day the union filed an unfair labor practice against the company refusal to bargain in good faith in September 07, 2013. Workers held up signs stating "KELLOG'S LOCKED US OUT!" The Kellogg at Memphis maintains that changes in production staffing are necessary to make the plant competitive.
Since they picketed together they might as well stay! Bonding does makes a union stronger.. "I reckon so..."
YOU MISSED THE BLOCK PARTY CROSSTOWN BUT YOU CAN READ ABOUT IT IN HOMETOWN October 19, 2013 Memphis, TN
The Crosstown block party has past and gone but it was part of a dramatic change that has come to Midtown's Crosstown neighborhood. Once the largely retail strip was empty is turning around together to open stages of life once more. The entire block of North Cleveland near the Sears Crosstown building has been renovated and occupied with thriving businesses. The party celebrated with the free event on Saturday, October 19, 2013 with neighbors and friends together to offer support in the commercial district. More renovations are expected in the next coming years, as the old Sears Crosstown Building is amplified to be renovated and draw in move of togetherness with partners in the hope of reviving the Crosstown in the next 3 to 4 years.
Oh! you missed the block party! I did too. So, since we're together we can stay and play! Ha!
Let's go to college...we can stay on campus.. While you're reading I'll do the packing....
LEMOYNE- OWEN OPENS NEW RESIDENCE HALL THE PROJECT HAS HAD IT STRUGGLING CALL October 18, 2013 Memphis, TN
An excited crowd of students at Lemoyne Owen College were elated to finally see the four-story brick building at 869 Saxon visible and open. The largest construction of the school took over 40 years in the making was finally ready. School president Johnnie B. Watson enrolled 1,000 students for fall which is up from 500 in 2006. The large historical building comes from a struggle but shows the continued effort of the Black colleges will to survive! The opening ceremony had speaker U.S. Rep Steve Cohen stating that the l13. million loan through the U.S. Department of Educations Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program, demonstrated the good federal government can do. The new dorm houses 200 residents, and that raised the status to 250 students to live on campus. The new dorm is coed. Some perks of the building include a state of the art computer center, laundry facilities, recreational areas and 24 hour security. The ribbon cutting President Watson stated it was faith that brought the transformation of Lemoyne-Owen to continue and he said " A lot of prayers went up for Lemoyne-Owen, when prayers go up blessings come down." Robert Lipscomb an alumnus and Board of Trustees thanked the attendees of the ceremony. Students and faculty were all together raised in jubilee!
That's getting it together! Black Colleges thrive even through a struggle. I packed, but the dorm rooms are all taken! Ain't that some STUFF!
You're wondering if I got another story aren't you?
Next!
HELICOPTER CRASH 3 TOGETHER DIDN'T LAST October 22, 2013 Memphis, TN
The crash of a helicopter left three together in a tragic accident. Two women and the male pilot plunged to their death in Fayette County Tennessee on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The medical helicopter part of W.I.N.G.S plummeted into a thickly wooded area about a mile south of Fayette Academy on U.S. 64 in Somerville, TN. On board was the pilot, a nurse and respiratory therapist. This was the second time in as few as four years a medical helicopter crashed in West Tennessee. The cause of crash is still unknown and federal investigations are scanning every possible detail to find cause. The team were on their way to transport a child to the LeBonheur's Childrens Hospital were the nurse and respiratory therapist were employed. All members of the crash were family oriented with spouses and children. The news of the crash spread sadness locally and far away.
Locally and far away...since they were together with W.I.N.G.S they will stay in Hometown.
Du..ugh! We're together aren't we? You and I go way back.... Cause, you come to Hometown Memphis' with me!
I haven't any more stories this time, so you can stay if want. I have some bubbles...OOOOOOOOOOOOOoooo....
I'll see you around somewhere up in here! We'll be together.
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS LIL EXTRA is written by: MIISRAEL Hometown Memphis, Tennessee
MY MESSAGE TO YOU: "Out of the struggle come strength and character" "That's what this about. It's about who we are." --Robert Lipscomb Alumnus LeMoyne College
MESSAGE SENT: WE WILL STAY.
Won't you please, won't you please... Please won't you be my neighbor. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. PEACE.
