Ask the Memphian: What is pollen, and why is there so much of it here?
Mature oak trees engulf a row of houses in Midtown Memphis April 25, 2024 (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
In the latest installment of Ask the Memphian, we take a look at why this city is so bad for allergy sufferers.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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