In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2022
In 2022, Memphis lost rock ‘n’ roll stars, restaurateurs, coaches and athletes, philanthropists and “the giraffe man.” Today, we remember them once again.
Jasmine McCraven
Digital Desk Reporter
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December 2023
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Metro
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April 2023
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Metro Health officials hold final COVID briefing
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
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March 2023
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Performing Arts Five must-see shows for April 2023
A Memphis artist will combine music and poetry at Green Room, an East Atlanta rapper will hit Minglewood Hall’s stage, a songstress will bring neo-soul to the Orpheum and two record-breaking bands will rock out the FedExForum.
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Education Facing History and Ourselves founder dies at 81
Strom was born in Chicago but moved to Memphis when she was five years old. She founded Facing History in 1976 after piloting a Holocaust curriculum in her eighth-grade humanities classroom in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Food News Vegan brunch draws local and national crowd, including Tabitha Brown
Vegan restaurant Plant Based Heat packed the Renasant Convention Center for its first Vegan Brunch Sunday, March 26.
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Germantown Surviving pastor of Harvest Church crash speaks at his first Sunday service
Kennon Vaughan was hospitalized following the crash for treatment of his injuries and returned home to Memphis on Feb. 10, where he continues to recover with physical therapy.
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Performing Arts Meet Memphis jookin’ phenom Ladia Yates
Ladia Yates is a Red Bull dance consultant, a Nike brand ambassador and the founder of Ladia Yates Entertainment (L.Y.E.) Academy in Memphis.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Memphian compares The Wing Guru to Steph Curry
Melvin Purdy named the Memphis hot wing restaurant equivalent of some the NBA’s best point guards. Plus, a Southaven native creates music for Amazon’s “Swarm” series.
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Visual Arts Memphis in May unveils annual poster and salute to Malaysia events
The Memphis in May International Festival’s 2023 poster artist is Memphian Kong Wee Pang.
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Music Memphis rapper NLE Choppa hosts DJ appreciation event Downtown
Memphis rapper NLE Choppa returned to his hometown to place a spotlight on veteran and up and coming local DJs.
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Music Social Club: Basketball fans show support for Ja Morant
Bill Nye dances to a song from a Memphis rapper and another debuts an Apple Music short documentary.
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Health Care Health Department ending social media, email COVID updates
The agency will continue to post weekly COVID-19 updates on its website.
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About Town Memphis Botanic Garden to host new plant pop-up sale
“By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,” said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.
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Midtown Mo’Bay beignet shop opening in Midtown
The pet friendly shop will also have a full espresso bar.
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Business Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition brings homeowner resources to Stax Museum
Home buyers, real estate professionals and national organizations gathered for the “Live Your Legacy” event on Sunday, March 12.
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State Government Give them pumpkin to talk about: Pie could become state symbol
Currently, the state has several official symbols, including horses, insects, minerals and trees. But nothing as delicious as pies.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Basketball fans react to JJJ’s massive dunk and the airport Chili’s has landed
Dillon Brooks channels “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Old Town Road songwriter — and Memphian — Jozzy releases an EP.
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Metro Tornado watch, flood watch issued for Memphis area
The flood watch goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and lasts through Friday afternoon.
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Music From arias to Americana, here are five must-see shows in March 2023
A trumpeter will take the stage at Graceland, New Edition is bringing its New Jack Swing flare to the FedExForum and the Orpheum Theatre will host the soulful Patti LaBelle. Plus, a Georgia-based country-rock band will make an appearance at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way.
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February 2023
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Music Juilliard-trained violinist returns for Memphis concert
The concert, put on by the Iris Collective, features the work of Black and Chinese composers.
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Music Crosstown Arts to launch first ‘Jazz Month’
Jazz Month at Crosstown Arts includes more than 40 jazz musicians and band performances, many of which are free.
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Music Music Fest CEO says ‘surprise additions’ to lineup coming soon
Scheduled performers include Earth, Wind & Fire, The Roots, The Lumineers, GloRilla, Jazmine Sullivan, and PJ Morton.
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Public Safety Westwood shooting leaves one dead, four injured
Officers said they arrived at Methodist South Hospital around 4 a.m. Sunday, where five shooting victims had been transported by private vehicles.
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Business GiveCamp Memphis returns in-person, links tech experts with local nonprofits
The event gave local nonprofits the ability to seek help from tech professionals for things like website development, logo revisions and social media campaigns.
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MusicAs hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?
One of the hottest performers in hip-hop right now is from Memphis. And with local business leaders promising more investment into music, could Memphis become an entertainment industry city? Moreover, should it?
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