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High-flying vet is rare breed in Memphis
Besides the hundreds of people who know Dr. Danielle Bayliss for her veterinary skills, dozens of others know her as an aerialist, the performance artists who perform on riggings high in the air.
Jane Roberts
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Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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Real Estate Downtown board wants 10-year PILOTs to be norm
A series of sticks and carrots also encourages developers to get in the affordable housing market.
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Business Merger with Memphis group takes regional coffee company public
Little Rock’s Westrock says its coffee is served in 13 of the top 25 quick-service food chains in the U.S.
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Visual Arts‘Young Rock’ filming is result of game-changing incentives, personal relationships
When “Young Rock” begins filming its third season in Memphis next week, it will do so for a couple of reasons. One is that NBCUniversal executive Richard Ross lives here.
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Education19,000 local students — from last year alone — may see up to $20K in loan forgiveness
A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing?
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Business Las Savell Jewelry building getting new life as police, fire recruiting station
The City of Memphis paid $600,000 for the high-visibility location at 61 S. McLean.
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MetroChrist Church considers leaving United Methodist denomination
About 60 United Methodist churches in Tennessee and West Kentucky have recently disaffiliated and many are expected to join a more conservative offshoot of the denomination that does not recognize same-sex marriage or ordain gay/lesbian clergy.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis burrito brigade feeds needy, keeps rolling
In the shadow of the Renasant Convention Center, a peaceful line forms. People in shabby, sometimes off-season clothing, come for a homemade burrito, bag of chips, water, a soft drink, maybe a pair of new socks.
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Business Starbucks loses appeal; must take Memphis 7 back
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Tuesday, Sept. 6, denied the company’s motion to stay a ruling by U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman in Memphis.
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Education Fletcher’s loss in education, faith communities ripples across city
“She had a kind spirit. She was always happy, always bubbly. I don’t ever remember her being unhappy,” said a former employer. “She was very warm, very giving.”
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Everything you need to know about ‘Let’s Finish Liza’s Run’
Calkins: Friday morning, a throng of women in Memphis will ‘finish Liza’s run.’
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Public SafetyThree victims in shooting spree identified
Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified.
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Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spree
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Health CareStern clinic computer system hacked, lost phone, internet
Patient at her appointment was told medical records could not be accessed.
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Public Safety Shooting victim remembered as ‘sweet little girl’
Corteria Wright, 17, was killed Wednesday during the shooting rampage, but at the hands of a different killer.
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Metro At prayer event, West Memphis mayor calls out violence
Medical assistant who lived in the community was a victim of daylong shooting spree across Memphis.
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Health Care Delta Dental sees opportunities in vision coverage
“One thing that we have seen on the dental side, and I suspect it will be similar with vision, people are becoming less loyal to their dentists and will look for in-network providers,” said Dr. Phil Wenk, Delta Dental of Tennessee president and CEO.
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Health CareExpert says Stern Cardiovascular problems likely ransomware hack
In a statement late Monday, Stern CEO Debbie Eddlestone said Stern does not believe patient data was breached.
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Transportation & LogisticsA large-scale railroad strike would hit Memphis hard
The majority of containerized goods coming into the Mid-South from overseas come in on one of the five Class I rails based here, said Woodson Dunavant of the logistics and supply chain management company Dunavant Enterprises.
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Health Care 500 listen to ‘Maid’ author at MIFA’s Our City, Our Story lunch
MIFA hopes events kicks off frank discussions in city about housing and homelessness.
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Health CareSalvation Army taps rising stars to turn around local store, rehab
Their assignment is to make more people aware of the free, 130-bed Adult Rehab Center on Kirby Whitten Road and to bring in more donations for the Family Thrift Store next door.
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Metro Elmwood’s Soul of the City salutes musical talent buried there
Three nights of costumed walking tours, Oct. 6-8, pay tribute to the songwriters, producers, composers and singers buried in Memphis’ oldest cemetery.
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Health Care Somavac earns second patent, looks to ‘break-out’ year in 2023
“We believe in this technology. This team believes in the need to pay attention to what happens post-operatively to patients as they recover from surgeries,” said the co-founder of the company.
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MidtownAfter nearly 17 years on-call 24/7, Sister Maureen retires from Dorothy Day
In 2003, no shelter in Memphis took in homeless families, let alone a struggling mom or dad with teenage sons. Sister Maureen founded the Dorothy Day House so families asking for help wouldn’t be split up.
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ColliervilleNinjas, listen up: First gym for you on its way to Collierville
Since May, owner David Allen has been teasing his new gym with a mobile ninja course for kids.
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October 2022
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Public SafetyIn Memphis, abductions happen weekly but arrests are few
An investigation by The Daily Memphian analyzed nearly 40 abductions and kidnappings since July 1.
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Visual Arts 44th Repair Days include ‘Look Back’ with master metalsmith
Don’t worry about a ding because the Metal Museum can “fix everything but cats, cars and broken hearts.”
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