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The Memphis Compress

The Memphis Compress

The Memphis Compress

The Memphis Compress was based on the motto,“We have nothing to sell but service.”For 84 years, the Allen family supported Memphis and Hall County in every way possible.
Ponder Points

Ponder Points

Ponder Points

I had a psychology professor in graduate school back in the 1970s that was generally considered to be eccentric or quirky. I enjoyed his class, but my fellow students and I had to be “on our toes” at all times.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a unique organization made up of unique individuals. CASA also uses trained dogs extensively in their program. Each and every dog with its unique personality brings hope and healing.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

If you’ve been thinking about life insurance, especially if you have family, loved ones, or anyone who depends on you financially, you might be curious about the different kinds of policies available. Which type is right for you?
Be careful when naming beneficiaries

Be careful when naming beneficiaries

Be careful when naming beneficiaries

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning.When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your IRA, you’ll be asked to name a beneficiary, and, in some cases, more than one.
Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew Dorothea Lange (May 26, 1895-Oct. 11, 1965), born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist best known for her Depression-era work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Lange’s photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression.

Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew Dorothea Lange (May 26, 1895-Oct. 11, 1965), born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist best known for her Depression-era work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Lange’s photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression.

The Memphis on TNE Red!

A Memphis native, John R. Ballew taught history for 25 years in the trenches of the Texas public school system. He is a triple master: a Master of Science from Texas A&M University- Corp u s Christi, a master plumber from Te x a s and a master mason.
Bob Wills Day

Bob Wills Day

Bob Wills Day

The Memphis on TNE Red and Hall County would like to invite y’all to come to Turkey on the last weekend of April for Bob Wills Day. Hotel Turkey would like y’all to “stay all night and stay a little longer, and dance all night and dance a little longer.
What should you know  about long-term care?

What should you know about long-term care?

What should you know about long-term care?

We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you be financially prepared?