News - Literacy Mid-South

Sep

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019

Literatini Featured in RSVP September 2019 Issue

Literatini - Celebrating Literacy with a Twist

Libations and literature made for a lovely pairing as Literacy Mid-South hosted its seventh annual Literatini at Novel. Bartenders and staff from a number of local restaurants set up stations throughout the bookstore offering attendees samples of their signature martinis. Pontotoc Lounge and RP Tracks went home with top bragging rights as the 2019 Judges' Choice Winner and People's Choice Champion, respectively.

Aug

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019

Senior Literacy on WKNO's The Best Times with Cris Hardaway

Watch Executive Director, Knox Shelton, discuss Senior Literacy on WKNO's The Best Times with Cris Hardaway. Also, hear testimonies from Literacy Mid-South learner, Barbara Salsberry, and her volunteer tutor, Louetta Burkins, regarding their experience with the Adult Learning Program.

https://video.wkno.org/video/senior-literacy-fear-of-falling-viphdv/

Aug

Thursday, Aug 15, 2019

Literatini in Memphis Magazine August 2019 Issue

Literacy Mid-South recently held their 7th annual cocktail party competition and fundraiser, Literatini, at Novel in Laurelwood Shopping Center. The evening featured craft cocktails, music, delicious food, a locally-curated silent auction, and of course books.

Jul

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019

Home Runs For Literacy

We are thankful for our ongoing partnership with the Memphis Redbirds and International Paper!

Jun

Thursday, Jun 06, 2019

Literatini on Live at 9 - WREG Channel 3

Literacy Mid-South Executive Director, Knox Shelton, made an appearance on Live at 9 to chat about June 2019 Literatini!

Apr

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019

LMS featured on Radio Memphis

Thank you to Radio Memphis for having LMS to promote upcoming ZeroK!

Apr

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2019

LMS Director of Development speaks at American Marketing Association meeting

Our DOD, Lindsey, spoke at the American marketing association mem chapter meeting! She discussed literacy Mid-South’s rebrand and marketing strategy with the group.