Jerry Chipman’s stage was Memphis
From 1971 until his retirement in 2012, Chipman served over St. Jude’s communications and marketing sector, while also maintaining a presence first on stage, and later in television and film.
Jared Boyd
Reporter
There are 321 articles by Jared Boyd :
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August 2020
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Arts & Culture Meet Skinny Finsta: Germany’s premier ‘Memphis’ rapper
Some of the brightest stars of “Memphis rap” live on message boards and Twitter threads, instead of the banks of the Mississippi. Skinny Finsta's hometown is Heidelberg but it's the Bluff City sound that inspires him.
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Metro Bartlett outbreak results in 33 infected seniors
The health of 33 assisted living residents is being monitored after a COVID-19 outbreak in Bartlett. In Shelby County as a whole, there have been five new coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours.
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Protest ends peacefully in Overton Square after brief escalation
An officer's car was surrounded between Cooper-Young and Overton Square when protesters attempted to block traffic. After the brief encounter deescalated, officers directed motorists around the crowd, aiding the demonstration to a peaceful end.
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July 2020
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Arts & Culture Rap radio legend Devin Steel still upbeat after release from iHeart
Since 1997, Devin Steel has been a force in Memphis' rap radio industry and behind the scenes of its thriving hip-hop culture. After being let go from his job of nearly two decades, he is hoping to stay in the mix.
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Metro Protest to cut police funding escalates outside 201 Poplar
A protest about police funding moved from Overton Park to the steps of the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center on Saturday. When protesters attempted to move inside 201 Poplar, they were turned away by sheriff's deputies.
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Arts & Culture ‘P-Valley’ actor wants the South to air its ‘dirty laundry’
Bertram Williams Jr. landed a role on Starz drama "P-Valley" while working as a high school teacher in Memphis. He says the show, based on a fictional Mid-South strip club, tackles taboos that audiences should address head-on.
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Shelby County sees positive COVID-19 cases rise
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 316 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.
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Arts & CultureRhodes sisters’ soulful work on Al Green’s song still stands out
Sisters Donna and Sandra Rhodes stand out among Memphis' background studio singers.
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Spirit of MemphisDeepr app shines light on creators behind the music
Memphis native Austin Webster founded an app that recognizes the music users are listening to and uses the song’s credits to develop playlists based on the key songwriters, producers and contributors behind the scenes.
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Spirit of Memphis Trick competition convenes skaters, bikers, roller bladers
Artist David Yancy III invited extreme-sports athletes to Raleigh skatepark to encourage camaraderie and sportsmanship during the pandemic.
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Spirit of Memphis Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform
Against the Grain offers Memphis-area musicians a place to post performance videos. The service has earned nearly 150 musicians a total of more than $19,000.
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Spirit of Memphis ‘Nobody Needs Nobody': Oral history of Memphis’ enduring rap anthem
Memphis rap's impassioned ode, Playa Fly's 1998 single "Nobody," is arguably as popular today as it was more than 20 years ago. Artists and experts share the story behind its staying power.
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Neighborhoods Group aims to stop addictions during pandemic
Within an hour after the launch of a Saturday block party in Frayser, the Street Team for Overdose Prevention had signed up someone in need of rehab, leading one participant to call the event a success.
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Arts & Culture Starz’ new series ‘P-Valley’ brings Bluff City influence to cable
Created by Memphis playwright Katori Hall, Starz series "P-Valley" is a drama based on the politics of the Mississippi Delta, set in a flamboyant Bluff City-inspired strip club.
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Metro More than 90% of ICU beds in use in regional hospitals
The Tennessee Healthcare Resource Tracking System reports 93% of regional ICU beds are being used, with 112 patients identified as COVID-19 positive and 26 additional patients under investigation.
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Arts & Culture Former student, board member announced as next Ballet Memphis CEO
The arts company announced Gretchen Wollert McLennon as the organization’s new leader after a unanimous vote by board members. She will begin her tenure Aug. 1.
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June 2020
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Arts & Culture Memphis Jazz Workshop keeps kids upbeat with online music instruction
Pianist Steve Lee returned to Memphis from a career as a performing artist to share jazz with students. In the age of social distancing, he's had to take his own advice, and learn how to improvise.
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Neighborhoods Delta Sigma Theta hosts Millington food drive to encourage COVID-19 screening
Members of the Shelby County Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of the historically black sorority held the Saturday food drive in the hopes that people in need of food would stick around to receive free testing for the coronavirus.
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Metro Shelby County has 365 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 365 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths Saturday.
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Arts & Culture Stax soul man William Bell receives grant, plans to pay it forward
The songwriter and performer of early Stax hit "You Don't Miss Your Water" will receive $25,000 from the National Endowment of the Arts. He said the full amount will be used for projects involving young soul musicians.
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Arts & Culture Deaf comedian, actor finds common ground with hearing audiences
Harold Foxx was the first deaf comedian at the Laugh Factory and attended the comedy institution The Groundlings Theatre & School. In his shows, he says, “It’s a deaf man, calling it like it is.”
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Arts & Culture Bus tour of Memphis’ black history adapts to social distancing
A Tour of Possibilities is rolling once again, after being closed due to the pandemic. Now, the tour guide talks via Zoom to customers in their cars.
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Metro SCHD reports largest increase of new COVID-19 cases
With daily COVID-19 numbers continuing their rise throughout the county, the Shelby County Health Department reports their largest increase of new cases.
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Arts & Culture Founders of Brown Missionary Baptist, once enslaved, inspire descendants
As Juneteenth arrives, city prosecutor Errol Harmon traces his family’s history. His ancestors, formerly enslaved, founded Brown Missionary Baptist Church, one of the Memphis area’s largest and most prominent black churches.
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