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Lakeeda Johnson

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Young Memphis rapper uses platform to speak out against gun violence after Memphis homicide and murder rates increase Original

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By Lakeeda Johnson, Randy Paige
| WATN-TV (Memphis, TN) Verified
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A young Memphis rapper named Otis Morris Jr., who goes by the name of Yung Hunnid, hopes to spread positivity in a city plagued with gun violence. Of all the things a 13-year-old Treadwell Middle schooler could rap about, Yung Hunnid has chosen to take the higher road and encourage people to put the guns down and unite. In his songs, he raps about positivity while keeping it real and addressing the issues holding Memphis back from reaching its fullest potential.
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MLGW's recent 12% rate hike on utility bills has customers, activists calling on city leaders for transparency, accountability

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By Lakeeda Johnson
| WATN-TV (Memphis, TN) Verified
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are big changes in store for Memphis, Light, Gas and Water customers. Starting next, month people will receive higher bills to pay for infrastructure improvements. In January, customers will see, on average, an additional $5 added to their monthly bill. Resident Ricco Chalmers questioned what the utility company has already done with the money from the other hike in July 2020.
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Woman remembers her sister, who was shot and killed in a recent mass shooting, and raises awareness about domestic and gun violence

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By Lakeeda Johnson
| WATN-TV (Memphis, TN) Verified
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have released the names of four family members who were killed in the string of shootings over the weekend. Authorities told ABC24 the gunman killed four people and seriously hurt one teen, before killing himself hours later. One of the victim’s half-sisters, Shatitra Bell has spoken out about her loved one, Tawanda Barron, and her impact. As details continue to unfold about the victims.
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