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Probably in court for @DailyMemphian . Past: @DailyHelmsman , West 10 Media. Let me know what's going on in Memphis, mane: afleming @dailymemphian .com

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Alas, I have lost my check mark. Be assured that it is still I, THE Aarron Fleming. Two As, two Rs. I should hope that no one would want to steal my identity but just in case. We had a good run.
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Crosstown High students have staged a walk out to advocate for gun violence prevention in light of school shooting last week
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I HAVE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE!!! #universityofmemphis
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1 year
The Peaboy. That is all.
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I’ve been @DailyMemphian for one year today. I was the intern that refused to leave. I’ve had a wild time covering the Memphis education issues and I’m excited for what’s next. Here’s to another year!
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10 months
I’m sad for my city this morning. That is all.
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2 years
Excited to share that last week I accepted a full-time position @DailyMemphian as its newest education reporter! Happy to be starting my pro career in the brutiful land in the world, MEMPHIS, and as always, DM me with tips and story ideas. Let’s change the world, friends.
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And after two long days of hearings involving a local basketball star that have put my live tweeting skills to the test, I have now reached 901 followers. Thank you all 😂
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2 years
Currently on the bridge along with hundreds of protestors calling for justice for #TyreNichols
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7 months
Out here on i-40. Protestors of the Israel-Palestine conflict have blocked the bridge on both sides.
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2 years
Memphis takes Nashville ❤️🤙🏻 @DailyMemphian @memphisnews
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2 years
I teased it before but since my first day was today, I guess there’s no better time to officially announce it. I’ll be at the @DailyMemphian this summer as a news intern. I’m excited to get to work and learn from such incredibly talented people! Tips welcome. DMs are open.
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I totally didn’t walk out of my building and immediately slip and fall in the parking lot because of the ice. Not at all.
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“As her friend and co-worker Geoff Calkins wrote in a column about Biggs not long after she announced her diagnosis, “She brings people together. Around Memphis and food. And laughter. And friendship. Maybe friendship most of all.” Incredibly heartbroken.
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*sigh* This is the last time the @DailyHelmsman will feature the words managing editor and my name together. Working for the paper made my college experience and changed the direction my life was going. Forever grateful 🤙🏻
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As we soon move into 2022, a reflection. Some cool things I did: -Graduated college -Got my first daily news org. internship -Got hired three weeks later and started my professional reporting career -Moved out on my own (1/ however long I decide to make this)
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FINALLY got my @uofmemphis degree in the mail. Now that I’m a full time reporter, I’m just really happy to know this thing paid off 😂 Thanks for the knowledge @ccfamemphis and @MemphisJRSM !!
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1 year
Small protest for 19-year old Courtney Ross outside of MPD headquarters. Ross died in police custody last week in Midtown.
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@AarronFleming
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Incredible
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Jena Broyles
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Only in memphis
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2 years
Bout to have these loans cancelled babbbbyyyy. Also, in line with my work, this is me informing you that the application is now in fact open. Join me on the debt-free side of life.
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Some shots from today’s protest led by @DevanteRHill calling for reforms in the wake of #tyrenichols death. I brought a spare battery today so I actually got to use my camera instead of phone.
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@blockbuster Who runs this page? Did Blockbuster sell its Twitter when it went down? Or does its social media person still get paid a salary? I have so many questions 😂
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1 year
Is there a Facebook group for people who passionately hate Union Ave.? I would wholeheartedly join.
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2 years
My umbrella I used all the way through my time at the @uofmemphis finally broke. RIP to a real one. Those bookstores umbrellas ain’t no joke.
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I think it’s cold
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2 years
LOOKING FOR SOURCES: I’m looking into complaints filed against campus police officers at the University of Memphis. If you’ve ever filed a complaint against a campus police officer, even if you’re not a student, I’d love to talk about it. Feel free to shoot me a message.
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Full story from the walk out at Crosstown today; happy with how this came out and glad to see so many students engaged in advocacy work and pushing for things they want to see get done.
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
1 year
Protests were planned at more than 200 schools across the U.S., including White Station High School and Crosstown High in Memphis. By @AarronFleming
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Shooting photos downtown and got a drive-by compliment with a “NICE MUSTACHE!” I LOVE MY CITY, MANE!
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Aw I got my own tweet ❤️🤙🏻😂
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
1 year
Reporter @AarronFleming has several MSCS updates for you this week, regarding the superintendent search, the FY24 budget, and a pepper spray policy revision. See below ⬇️
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@reltnamai Real ones know about the Denny’s Grand Slam 😂 man if I could go back in time
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It’s no secret I love live music and #MSCS occasionally lets me get my fix during the week. We love work sessions.
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Can we talk about that photo of Keenan Carter and Leslie Ballin? Go @patlantrip the 🐐
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
9 months
Court update: Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court.
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@alloveranthony Ballot 😂 spelled ballet
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Being a journalist is reaching out to someone while you're still in college and just now getting a response. I don't even remember what I was writing about.
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2 years
Changed my mind and I’m starting this guy tonight as my next read. If you’ve read it, I’d love your thoughts! Overall, I’m in a huge learning period right now and I’d be so down to talk M-town ed. with anyone in the know. Call, email, or hit those DMs ❤️🤙🏻 @RhodesCollege
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Big mustache doing big things babbyyyy @DailyMemphian ❤️🫡
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WKNO-TV
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Fri on Behind the Headlines @WDTNNews Kevin Ritz discusses federal crime prevention programs, interventions, initiatives and more w/host @ericbarnes2 and the @DailyMemphian reporter @AarronFleming . Watch live/stream Fri 7pm/Sun 8:30am #WKNOChannel10 now:
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I’ve been studying up on education issues lately to get up to speed and I picked this up at the literacy conference @memphistr recently held. I highly recommend. @natwexler makes some compelling points about how we could better teach kids to read.
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1 year
Finding out that you can build your own Taco Bell box on the app was mind blowing information just sayin Thank me later
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2 years
Currently resisting the urge to buy everything in this antique store and decorate my apartment like a Cracker Barrel
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@julia_r_baker @pamelacolloff Journalism has definitely been the agent of personal growth for me. It’s done a lot to help me with my anxiety and things like that because I’m forced to talk to strangers all the time 😂
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Just pulled up to Kroger and a pair of flip flops were in my parking space. Hoping I didn’t steal someone’s spot who walked here and decided this is where they’d park their shoes.
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@AarronFleming
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Additional body-cam footage released today of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols last year includes one officer saying that his killing would be “justified” and others expressing concern about the tactics of the SCORPION unit the officers were a part of.
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2 years
I thought this story came out nice.
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
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Despite coming from different professional worlds and from different countries, both Keesha Greer-Effs and Karna Venkatraj wound up as teachers at Getwell Elementary in Parkway Village. Read more: Story by @AarronFleming  | @tfamemphis @MSCSK12
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Things I don’t like: calling it a speed “hump” over a speed “bump”
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2 years
Before election night is over, I just want everyone to know how much I hate the word “gubernatorial”. Fire whoever decided this was the term to use.
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1 year
This has been the most Friday Thursday of my entire life
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Day 2 of the Ja Morant immunity hearings: Tee Morant is set to finish his testimony from yesterday. Joshua Holloway and Davonte Pack are also expected to testify. Both are present in the courtroom. Ja finished yesterday and was told he did not have to come back.
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2 years
MASS ASCENSION I had to get up at 5am but it was totally worth it to watch the start of the 2022 #Collierville Balloon Fest. I really missed getting out and shooting with my camera. Today's going to be a good day.
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Today officially marks one year since I published my first article ever which also happened to be my first with @DailyHelmsman . Joining the team was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Read it while I go cry.
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The day I change my bio and make it official that I have indeed *switched to courts full-time* and the #MSCS board gets sued in federal court. Here’s a quick read. Also, I cover courts now. There’s my announcement.
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8 months
I can drink my water. Car works again. I’m back to normal. Never was but you know.
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2 years
We celebrated my great-grandmother’s 100th birthday today at the church she’s been attending since she was a baby. She received a handwritten note from @UCApresdavis , the president of @ucabears , where she graduated from in 1944. Go bears and go Grandma Jeanne ❤️
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🥲❤️
@MayorLeeHarris
Mayor Lee Harris
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Please welcome our newest Mayoral Fellow, Rashod Cobb. Rashod recently graduated from the @uofmemphis . Don’t let his youth fool you. Rashod is a prolific writer and has penned dozens of articles for the @DailyMemphian and @DailyHelmsman . We’re grateful to have him on board.
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1 year
It bothers me that unopened Velveeta doesn’t have to be refrigerated
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9 months
I took a break. I went to Chicago. I had a good time.
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#UofM professor @marty_lang is writing a new book about how to actually make money as a filmmaker. I sat down and talked with him about the book and where the indie film industry is today. If you’re an independent filmmaker, this will be a must read.
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Aarron Fleming
3 years
MCAP and community members gathered again today to protest the #ByhaliaPipeline and encourage @MEM_Council to pass Ordinance 5782 that will help stop its construction in Memphis. Not here, not now, not ever, not on our watch.
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1 year
IT’LL CHANGE YA LIFE
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
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The Daily Memphian seeks college journalism students (and recent graduates) for a 10-week fall internship cohort, one general news intern and one high school sports intern. The internship period is Sept. 4 through Nov. 10. Learn more and apply here:
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2 years
I beat the ice off my windshield yesterday with a stick of deodorant
@KellyRobNews
Kelly Roberts
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An ice scraper has always been a desert island item for me, and I’m now realizing I may be the only one who values them so highly. 😂 #MidwestMindset
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After such an ungodly amount of Taco Bell consumed in the last little while, I believe that it is only time before I, too, become a Nachos Bell Grande. Burritos and Baja blasts are truly the only way I stay a reporter.
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Press conference is now starting. Kevin Ritz, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and and Kristin Clarke with the DOJ have announced federal crimes indictments against the five officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols in January.
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1 year
I really gotta stop eating once a day. *deep breath* I CAN TAKE A BREAK FROM WORKING
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2 years
Not exaggerating when I say that I look AMAZING
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I walked out of the office to take a call and some random stranger complimented my mustache. It’s the little things.
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I set a goal last year to hit 500 followers on here by the end of the year. I knew I’d be using the bird more often as a professional journo so I wanted to beef up my presence. A couple days off but I hit it today 😭 Thank you @JohnCena (and everyone else) for the help 😂
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3 years
@lostblackboy I read copay as copy in a British accent because you said British newspaper; hate myself 😂
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“Additionally, he said, many school boards are thinking about ways they can get ahead of records requests by making more information public at board meetings.” !!!!!
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1 year
On the anniversary of my one year, I present the business cards I made my for myself before I got real ones 😂 I just found the design file by accident. Let’s be honest: the notecard idea was killer
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Recent bills filed by Sen. Brent Taylor aim to repeal local bail reform efforts in light of concerns over crime in the city. But crime is trending down, per recent data, and critics say the bills could ultimately be unconstitutional.
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I took these cool photos last night and I just wanted to share.
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Federal prosecutors have filed the first indictment under the new Violent Crime Initiative launched here last year- an effort to combat local organized crime. The indictment is fascinating: it details a gang structure that includes membership applications, among other things.
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
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Three alleged members of the Unknown Vice Lords/Ghost Mob gang were indicted on new charges for their suspected role in the death of a man last year. By @AarronFleming
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1 year
Also, Old Doninick’s. We need to fix our signs downtown 😂
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At a last-minute press conference called by MPD for the shooting at Prive that occurred last yesterday. Updates coming.
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1 year
Today I put on *sunscreen* Maybe now I won’t get *sunburnt* We love self-care
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Aarron Fleming
9 months
Another scoop from ⁦ @brwheeler3 ⁩: Charles Morris has been identified as one of 13 previously unnamed MPD officers facing departmental charges over Tyre Nichols’ death. They were dropped, per Morris, and he retired in March after 40 years.
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Aarron Fleming
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Change of plans, friends. I am now at the @VanForMemphis party where I will be stationed for the remainder of the night. I will be getting my groove on and covering the D2 race from here. Stay “tuned”.
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2 years
Breaking news from yours truly.
@DailyMemphian
The Daily Memphian
2 years
The Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2021-2022 statewide TCAP results Tuesday, June 14.
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Me after finishing my last assignment of this hectic week just now: “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now”
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2 years
BREAKING NEWS: #MSCS deputy superintendent John Barker has been put on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a complaint that was levied against him. His suspension was confirmed today by MSCS board chair, Michelle McKissack. Updates and full story coming.
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Shelby County Commission to consider reappointing Pearson Wednesday at 1:30 pm
@3onyourside
WREG News Channel 3
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Mickell Lowrey, the Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners announced that a special meeting will be held to determine whether or not to reinstate Justin J. Pearson.
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Katherine Burgess〽️
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Me explaining my work schedule to friends who are not journalists.
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Aarron Fleming
9 months
Adjourning for the day. See y’all at 9am.
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OH MY GOD
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Look I hate that there is a Bass Pro at that thing but $10 to party at the Pyramid? I'm there.
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Aarron Fleming
2 years
@blockbuster I would die for you, Blockbuster.
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When I moved into my first apartment, I had one coffee mug that says Mosul in bold on the side. Any DVDs we had as a kid were bootleg copies my dad bought in Iraq. I keep my change in a vase he bought there. It's been 20 years and I'm thinking of him.
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Aarron Fleming
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I didn’t think I’d ever say the phrase: “Denzel Washington made me want to be a investigative reporter again” But Denzel Washington just made me want to be an investigative reporter again. Journalism movies rock.
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@AarronFleming
Aarron Fleming
2 years
New charges filed against man accused of kidnapping #ElizaFletcher . They do not appear to be related to her disappearance. They stem from separate theft where Abston stole a wristlet and used the victim’s cards to make illegal purchases.
@julia_r_baker
Julia Baker
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The new charges are related to the use of debit and credit cards Abston allegedly stole from a victim in a Malco theater.
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Aarron Fleming
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I MAY OR MAY NOT BE NOTABLE Just wanted to let everyone know.
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