by Mark Jordan | Aug 1, 2019 | Family, Opinion
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell As parents, our jobs regarding raising children are legion. One of the most important of these is to prepare them to start school. Whether your child will enter a formal educational setting in kindergarten, pre-kindergarten or even younger,...
by Amanda | Jul 26, 2019 | Community News, Cover Story, CYCA, Family, LampLighter, Opinion
By Jackson Danley Hey neighbors, I have been busy since my last update. Earlier this month, we hosted our annual 4th of July parade and it was a great time for all! Dozens of CY residents braved the heat at Peabody Elementary for all the festivities. Before the parade...
by Amanda | Jun 25, 2019 | Community News, CYCA, Family, Homepage Feature, Opinion, Uncategorized
By Sheree Stubblefield Summer break is a gift and a curse. It’s a chance for you to spend time with the kids but it’s also a chance to spend time with the kids. Know what I mean? To beat the summer break blues, we have scoured the internet for all the best...
by Amanda | Jun 18, 2019 | Business, Community News, CYCA, Family, Opinion, Safety
By Sheree Stubblefield This Thursday, we are hosting a Block Captain Mixer for all of our Cooper-Young neighbors who want to make this neighborhood even better! We know you’re wondering, “Me? Do I have what it takes? Do I have the time? Do I have the...
by Amanda | May 13, 2019 | Community News, Cover Story, CYCA, LampLighter, Opinion
By Sheree Stubblefield Friday, May 10 I had the opportunity to take the bus in Memphis for the first time at the “Bus Bunch” event hosted by Commute Ops Memphis and the CYCA. Commute Ops is an advocate for alternative transportation options and we wanted...
by Mark Jordan | Apr 18, 2019 | Opinion
At one time or another, on a given night, everyone has not gotten the amount of sleep they need. The end result is feeling tired and sluggish, and not as mentally or physically as sharp as usual. This, of course, leads to a number of problems such as accidents, being...