Arts & Culture
Local champion readying for next ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance
Germantown resident Laura Faddah will be returning to California later this month to try for her eighth straight “Jeopardy!” win.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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January 2025
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North Memphis Wellness fair brings healthful info (and snacks) to the people
Leadership Memphis hosted the MLK Health and Wellness Day event as part of its volunteer efforts around the city tied to the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.
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Shelby County Attorney files appeal in dismissal of case to oust Halbert
Robert Meyers, who is representing the county in the ouster petition, filed the appeal Friday, Jan. 17. The timetable for when the appeal will be heard is uncertain, but Meyers asked that the case be expedited.
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NeighborhoodsTwo warming centers to open ahead of brutal cold
The cold temperatures are expected to hit early Sunday morning with lows in the mid-20s, National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Sniezak said.
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Downtown Riverfront group names acting CEO
The Memphis River Parks Partnership is conducting a national search for someone to replace former CEO and President Carol Coletta.
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Neighborhoods Mahogany in East Memphis to close but Mud Island location to remain
“We loved the mall because it’s so quaint,” said Mahogany’s owner. “(But) we really had to drive our own traffic, and once we opened River Terrace, most of our traffic went there.”
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Music Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.
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Neighborhoods Snow is melting, but mornings could still be treacherous
City officials credit the condition of the roads to preparation as well as cooperation from the weather. But the roads Sunday morning and even Monday may still be dangerous.
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MetroSnowfall brings opportunities for fun but also risks
Sledding down the bluff, perhaps the area’s steepest hill, was one of the ways Memphians enjoyed the snow that turned the city into a winter playground for some. For others, the weather is a serious threat.
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Business Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
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Neighborhoods Where to sled: Memphis-area ideas — just don’t listen to Ron Olson
Despite its moniker as the Bluff City, Memphis is flatter than the crust on a pie at Memphis Pizza Cafe. But if you know where to look, the city has a few good sledding spots.
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Food NewsTikTok ban — and local cookie entrepreneur’s case — go before Supreme Court Friday
“We are being asked to be present so that these court justices can ... put faces to creators and stop seeing this as so much of a battle about data breaches of state information,” said Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies.
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MetroAnatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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MetroRecovery-home operators sue Memphis, Shelby County
The operators have been trying to open a recovery home in Cooper-Young since last summer.
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Neighborhoods Past winter weather has residents wary
With bad weather hitting Memphis this week, home and business owners should try to lessen their chances of suffering major damage. One local pharmacist has some hard-learned advice.
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Food News Cordova Kooky Canuck closes
The restaurant’s original location Downtown at 87 S. Second St., however, remains open.
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Music Legendary Memphis musician, producer Don Nix dies at 83
Don Nix, who played with the Mar-Keys, produced numerous records for famous acts and contributed “Going Down” to the rock lexicon, has died.
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Shelby CountyControversial local judge retires from bench
Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson retires from his seat, following local and state-level complaints about his controversial bail decisions.
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Public Safety Police arrest teens in string of 13 armed robberies of Latino food trucks
Police arrested two suspects in a string of 13 armed robberies in the last two weeks, officials said. Police are likely looking for additional suspects but wouldn’t confirm.
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December 2024
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Spirit of Memphis‘What is Memphis?’ The winning answer for this local ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant
It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Germantown resident who appeared on the show.
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Metro Record-breaking downpour results in area flooding
The Memphis Police Department said it received “hundreds of calls” about flooding, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down Interstate 55 at West McLemore for a time.
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Spirit of Memphis Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
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Spirit of Memphis Karat Place celebrates 25 years of helping women
Melvena Leake leads Karat Place, a nonprofit that helps women recently released from prison find their way back into society through a residential program that provides job training.
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‘What is Memphis?’ The winning answer for this Bluff City ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant
It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Memphis resident who appeared on the show.
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MidtownRailgarten ‘closed for renovation’ until spring, rep says
Concerts scheduled for this weekend at the Central Avenue event site were suddenly canceled or moved to Loflin Yard and all the events previously listed on the Railgarten website have been deleted.
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