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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A planned new performance venue from Crosstown Concourse and Live Nation has sparked both excitement and concerns from local music fans, concert bookers and venue owners.
President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion. In Memphis, the change left many with whiplash but also a sense of relief.
Memphis Animal Services officials are trying to stem distemper outbreak that has led to at least 100 euthanizations already. The shelter will likely remain closed for dog intake through the end of next week.
Kirk Whalum was stunned to receive a call from Cheryl McNair, the widow of astronaut Ron McNair who was killed in the Challenger disaster. The favor she asked of him still affects him today.
A distemper outbreak at Memphis Animal Services has shut down the facility temporarily. Mayor Paul Young sent a letter to concerned citizens, outlining the situation and asking that people refrain from attacking the staff.
Hundreds made crafts, ate and danced to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum on Saturday.
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen owners Ryan and Ebony Meeks are adding a second location in the Medical District area with dine-in service. They will also be keeping the food truck open in Downtown Memphis.
“I think that the climate of fear is the biggest and most urgent and most immediate impact that really can’t be discounted, and it is one of the reasons we want to be so vocal so early,” said OUTMemphis’ CEO.
In addition to Steve Mulroy’s time as an elected official, there are two other things many people have learned about him over the years: He’s a huge Star Trek fan, and the man just loves limericks.
Germantown resident Laura Faddah will be returning to California later this month to try for her eighth straight “Jeopardy!” win.
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.
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.
The cold temperatures are expected to hit early Sunday morning with lows in the mid-20s, National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Sniezak said.
The Memphis River Parks Partnership is conducting a national search for someone to replace former CEO and President Carol Coletta.
“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.”
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.Related content:
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.
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.
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
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.
“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.
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
The operators have been trying to open a recovery home in Cooper-Young since last summer.
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.
The restaurant’s original location Downtown at 87 S. Second St., however, remains open.