Trump’s order on kidney care gets strong support in Memphis
President Trump's mandate to dramatically reduce kidney disease and expensive dialysis was greeted warmly in Memphis, where diabetes and hypertension are members of a deadly dynasty.
Jane Roberts
Reporter
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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Metro Bob Gilliland was ‘Papa Bear’ pilot for top-secret Blackbird
Bob Gilliland flew into aviation history in 1964 as the test pilot for the top-secret SR-71 Blackbird. He died Thursday at his home in California at age 93.
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Business River Parks Partnership plans redo of Memphis Park
Memphis River Parks Partnership wants to make Memphis Park into a community gathering place Downtown with shaded dining area and easy access to other amenities.
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Business Local nonprofit job site only accepting posts paying $15 an hour
A Memphis organization that helps nonprofits improve their efficiency and reach is no longer accepting job posts for less than $15 an hour.
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Business ProTech Systems rebrands in new ownership era
ProTech Systems Group has a new but familiar leader, along with updated branding to symbolize the change.
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Metro RED, WHITE & BOOM!
The Fourth ended with rockets blazing in the dark and independent bursts in neighborhoods that went late into the night.
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Business Alpha Omega Veterans Services plowing new ground with urban farm
Alpha Omega Veterans Services got in the farm-to-table movement more than a year ago. Now, with its first full growing season unfolding, it's marketing produce and the power of horticultural therapy.
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Metro Sullivan Branding creates statewide vaccination campaign
Sullivan Branding is the creative force behind the state Health Department’s vaccination campaign.
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June 2019
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City of Memphis Downtown Memphis parking more than adequate, but perception is reality
Downtown Memphis has more than adequate parking, but access to the lots, signage and condition of facilities are often so unsavory, many users believe parking in the city core is frustrating at best, dangerous at worst.
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Real Estate Northeast Memphis landfill owner must hire experts to analyze danger
The owner of landfill in northeast Memphis is ordered to cease operations and hire independent experts to analyze soil and water at the property that backs up to the Wolf River.
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Health Care Church Health Center names new COO, CFO
Jenny Bartlett-Prescott and Jennie Robbins have been promoted at Church Health and will become the nonprofit's first chief operating officer and chief financial officer, respectively.
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