Macro economics: How counting nutrients can make a big difference
Three local experts talk about how proteins, carbs and fats make up the building blocks of the body and how they keep people energized, functioning and healthy.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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Arts & CultureFinding your stride: Which Memphis running group is right for you?
Runners can rack up the miles with like-minded friends on trails, through scavenger hunts or with a beer at the end.
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November 2024
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Food News Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
Sarah Cai of Good Fortune Co. will be featured on Wednesday’s new episode of Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
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October 2024
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FoodMemphis’ Bari owner earns prestigious Italian-wine designation
Rebecca Severs is one of 409 people in the whole world who can say they are an Italian Wine Ambassador.
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Food NewsWiseacre wins gold at Great American Beer Festival
“The Great American Beer Festival is the biggest and most important one in the country. It’s easier to get into Harvard than it is to win a medal at GABF,” Wiseacre cofounder Kellan Bartosch said.
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Millington Third-generation Millington dental practice does more than ‘drill and fill’
“There’s one important thing to always remember: A tooth will never walk in your office unattached,” Kevin Reed said. “They all come attached to living, breathing human beings. We’re treating people, not teeth.”
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September 2024
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Food NewsA meal with a view at Mahogany River Terrace
After two years of renovations, Carlee McCullough will open her second Mahogany restaurant right off the Mississippi River.
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DowntownArchives bar to open Downtown next week
Chef Phillip Dewayne’s newest venture brings elevated casual dining to Downtown Memphis.
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Education Charter schools tackle chronic absenteeism head on
The increase in absenteeism follows a national phenomenon, but over the past year 16 Memphis-area charter schools have been testing strategies with the support of AttendanceWorks and the Hyde Family Foundation.
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BusinessEast Memphis shop to become hub for yarn enthusiasts
“We have a community table that’s open whenever the store is open, and people can sit and casually learn from anyone else at the table,” Stitching Supply owner Erica Carpenter said.
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August 2024
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Visual ArtsMemphis artist raising money to stay on South Main
Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.
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July 2024
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Business Young coders to use AI tech at CodeCrew hackathon
Middle and high school students have one day to complete AI projects, present to judges and win prizes.
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Metro Global tech outage affects Memphis businesses, leaves travelers stranded
The worldwide internet outage foiled operations for banks, media companies and emergency services. Canceled flights left passengers at Memphis International Airport missing vacations, weddings and funerals.
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June 2024
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Food News Flyway Brewing beers soar into Downtown restaurants
Flyway Brewing Memphis’ new taproom and restaurant space should be completed this summer, but two beers are already available at local restaurants.
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South MemphisMiss Crumpy’s distribution center opens in Whitehaven
Freda Crump moved back to Memphis from Atlanta and wanted to find a way to “stay in the industry but in a different capacity and still honor and respect the legacy that my dad had built.”
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Food NewsRonnie Grisanti’s brings back Seessel’s Millionaire Pie
Ronnie Grisanti’s is now serving Seessel’s iconic Millionaire Pie, a decadent, impressive dessert with pineapple, pecans and whipped cream.
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Food NewsElon Musk ate challah French toast in Memphis. But where?
While Ricki Krupp can’t confirm that Musk ate her challah, she’s pretty certain he did.
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May 2024
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Food NewsAfter second career transition, chef finds niche with Italian food
Within six years of graduating from culinary school, Terry Taylor had owned and operated two restaurants. But he also had almost 40 years of retail experience under his belt.
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Food News New bar will ‘Level Up’ South Main
The upcoming Downtown game bar will feature 20 arcade games, an 8-foot Lite Brite and an authentic Philly, with rolls shipped from Philadelphia.
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Food SmokeSlam announces first-ever winners
Organizers said the $250,000 in prize money is the biggest purse in barbecue contest history; the Grand Champion took home a $50,000 prize.
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Food NewsOh, fudge! Chocolate shortage impacting prices, local businesses and your sweet tooth
“Everything I have been studying tells me that we are definitely going to be, within my lifetime certainly, back in a place that chocolate is something you will have for a very special occasion,” said Muddy’s founder Kat Gordon.
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Food News ‘Sweet’ gelato company opens Memphis production facility
After 13 years in business and more than 1,000 flavors, Hugh Balthrop finally feels confident in the trajectory of his company, Sweet Magnolia Gelato, and he’s ready to create even more.
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Food NewsFor longtime employee, Folk’s Folly is family
Diane Kauker began working at Folk’s Folly in 1984 while a student at the University of Memphis. Since then, she met her husband there and now both her adult son and his wife also work there, too.
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Spirit of MemphisLife is sweet for Rebecca Dinstuhl
Dinstuhl’s co-owner Rebecca Dinstuhl loves the candy business and shepherding a family business, but she also loves football. She was recently named president of the 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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Food News Downtown Happy Mexican keeps the good, loses the bad
The new Second Street Tacos and Tequila is a little bit of the old and a little bit of the new.
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