For Biggs, food — and all it represents — was reported with heart
Jennifer Biggs died late Wednesday, Aug. 16, at her home, eight weeks after posting on Facebook that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and would immediately undergo surgery. (Jason R. Terrell/The Daily Memphian file)
“She was the first person that reviewed Iris. That review was the beginning of us really being able to provide people with a space to earn a living,” Kelly English said.
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Jennifer Biggs Karen Blockman Carrier Kelly English John Vergos Megan BiggsJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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