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Local kids’ magazine JabberBlabber publishes last issue

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 07, 2025 9:55 AM CT | Published: April 07, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Back in 2001, when Theresa Andreuccetti and Nikki Schroeder were trying to decide on a name for their new kids’ magazine, they considered The Big Back Yard, The Purple Caterpillar, The Green Beetle and, in perhaps the dullest inclusion on the list, Mid-South Kids.

Instead, in a fit of inspiration she can’t quite explain, Andreuccetti hit on JabberBlabber one night, and the nonsensical alliteration just worked. JabberBlabber it was, and JabberBlabber it would be for the next 2½ decades.

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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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