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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Radians donation boosts literacy programs in the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radians®, a top-tier Memphis-based PPE manufacturer, recently demonstrated its dedication to the community by donating to Literacy Mid-South. This meaningful contribution will help unlock the power of reading for individuals of all ages and backgrounds across Memphis and the Mid-South, opening doors to brighter futures and lifelong opportunities. To improve reading abilities, the donation will support various literacy programs, providing crucial resources, free books, and face-to-face tutoring opportunities. 'Radians' contribution to Literacy Mid-South isn't just about giving money,' said Radians CEO Mike Tutor. 'Improved literacy leads to personal success, better education, stronger job opportunities, and higher earning potential. It's about empowering people and building a more thriving and prosperous Mid-South. We're very excited to partner with a local organization like Literacy Mid-South that shares our commitment to helping others grow,' said Tutor. In addition to the financial donation, Radians Sr. MarCom Specialist and local author Mary Padron is donating 40 paperback copies of Christmas Fairy Tale to Literacy Mid-South. These uplifting children's books will go to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to bring joy and inspiration to young patients spending the holidays there. 'Reading is one of the most important skills a person can have,' said Padron. 'It shapes how we learn, communicate, and navigate the world. Without the ability to read, it's harder to succeed in school, at work, and in life. That's why supporting literacy is so important to us at Radians.' Radians encourages others in Memphis and the Mid-South to support the vital cause of literacy. Visit to learn how you can get involved. A fun way to get involved right now is through Literacy Mid-South's Literatini 2025 fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 at Novel in Laurelwood Shopping Center. Tickets start at $100 and sponsorship packages are still available. For more information about Radians safety solutions for the industrial, construction, and retail marketplace, visit or call toll free 1-877-723-4267. About Radians Radians® is on a mission to protect lives worldwide by manufacturing high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). With over 25 years of expertise, Radians offers a comprehensive line of safety products designed to reduce injuries and safeguard individuals across diverse markets, including industrial safety, construction, public safety, and retail. Radians has partnered with highly respected brands including DEWALT®, STANLEY®, DUCKS UNLIMITED®, CRAFTSMAN® and DSM Dyneema to provide high-performance personal protection products. Radians' brands include Bellingham®, Crossfire®, Neese™, VolCore™, Arctic Radwear®, Nordic Blaze®, and VisionAid®. An ISO 9001:2008 certified leader in the PPE industry, the company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. It has additional facilities in Thomasville, NC, Bellingham, WA, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE RADIANS
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
A city's dream deal promised jobs, money. Then residents learned it was with Elon Musk.
MEMPHIS — For decades, this storied American city has watched companies come but mostly go, its vacant storefronts and blighted buildings a reminder of its days as a thriving manufacturing hub and the painful decline that followed as those jobs vanished. As Paul Young, the city's mayor, puts it, Memphis has been 'the city people forgot about.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe weather rolls through Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A severe thunderstorm is rolling through the Mid-South on Sunday evening, leading to a Tornado Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for several counties. A Tornado Warning was issued for DeSoto County, Mississippi, until 11 p.m. Sunday. Hernando, Mississippi, was directly in the path of the tornado-warned storm. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for several Tennessee and Mississippi counties, including Shelby, DeSoto, Tate, Panola, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, and Tunica counties. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
