Civil Rights Museum announces Freedom Award honorees
They include an educator, a former mayor of New Orleans and the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Lydia Williams
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September 2025
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Education Free high school curriculum takes test flight in Memphis
Drones, hot air balloons and a student-made wind tunnel were part of a hands-on demonstration of what kids could be learning in the classroom.
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Spirit of Memphis Volunteer Memphis ‘renews passion’ on 9/11
Volunteer Memphis began hosting the 9/11 commemoration annually in 2019. This year, volunteers delivered meals to about 750 first responders around the city.
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City of Memphis Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
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Food News Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
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Public Safety Do residents think National Guard is the answer to crime?
Daily Memphian reporters talked to Memphis residents to find out if they support President Donald Trump’s new task force.
See The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force
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Visual Arts From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis
Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.
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Health Care At Saint Francis Hospital, a team of heroes hand-crafted hope
The plant operations team at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis walked into the conference room expecting a meeting. Instead, the team was met with a room full of people waiting to congratulate them.
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City of Memphis Botanic Garden begins entry courtyard renovations
The new courtyard will complement and blend with the existing building.
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October 2025
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Health Care Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?
“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”
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City of MemphisArrest info suggests task force focused on outstanding warrants, traffic stops
Recent arrest affidavits suggest the Memphis Safe Task Force is reliant on traffic stops and instances of stop-and-frisk policing.
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Collierville‘It’s a calling': Collierville educator is Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year
When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.
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Health CareGlasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
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City of Memphis Freedom Award honorees call for action at National Civil Rights Museum
The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.”
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Education Pro TIPS: State program chips in for college savings accounts
Through TIPS, eligible Tennessee families can get up to $1,500 to help pay for college.
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Spirit of Memphis Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice
The NCRM’s 2025 Keeper of the Dream awards winners — Carlos Watkins, Pragna Rajashekar and Christian Love — answered questions from The Daily Memphian, from what the museum means for Memphis to where they’ll travel with their prize.
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Education MSCS board unanimously OKs expanded bus service in response to ICE concerns
Nearly 20 Latino and immigrant advocates requested efforts protecting and distancing students from Task Force operations, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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November 2025
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State Government Partial funding announced for SNAP following court filing
According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed.
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