Runners, walkers and chili raise record funds for St. Jude
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon raised $15.7 million in 2024, the highest total in its 23-year history, with a little spice and a lot of love.
Wallis Rogin
There are 18 articles by Wallis Rogin :
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January 2025
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Spirit of Memphis
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June 2026
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Midtown Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
The conservancy is asking for the public’s opinions on renderings of a new pavilion near Rainbow Lake, as well as options for improving the playground and boardwalk.
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Metro Daily Memphian wins first for investigative reporting in state press awards
Contest judges called The Daily Memphian’s series on speeding a “fascinating read” and pointed to the stories’ sourcing and data as standout features.
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Shelby County 201 Poplar flooding could keep courts closed ‘until later this week’
A water line break leaves the Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center temporarily closed, forcing some courts to reschedule dates and pause operations.
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Shelby County 201 Poplar courts closed for ‘imminent health hazard’
Signs on the doors of 201 Poplar say: “This building ‘must not be occupied’ until” the Health Department grants permission to reopen.
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July 2026
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SportsOpen triathlon practice encourages Memphians to ‘just tri it’
Ever wanted to try your hand at a triathlon? At Shelby Farms Park, an open practice offered a “soft entry to what feels like an intimidating sport.”
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City of Memphis Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a bike
The Memphis Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Battalion will use the new red bikes, outfitted with equipment needed in a medical emergency, in crowded places that are tougher for traditional vehicles to access.
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Public Safety U of M Public Safety Institute spearheads plan to address domestic violence
The Public Safety Institute at the University of Memphis launched a strategic plan on Friday designed to strengthen the region’s response to domestic violence.
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City of Memphis Businesses scramble to adjust as $6M makeover closes Front Street
The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.
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Public SafetyMemphians greeted by closed doors and unanswered phones at 201 Poplar
On nine of the past 17 weekdays, at least part of the building has been closed, often with little public notice, confusing residents who are expected to appear for scheduled court dates.
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2026 Elections
ElectionsMemphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview
“If you want something to be better, you have to get out there and do your part,” said one voter.
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Public Safety First half of 2026 sees continued decline in crime
“We should be encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made in our crime rate,” said Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons.
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August 2026
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Metro A ‘Colossus’ award: Daily Memphian reporters win regional press awards
A series about Elon Musk’s first foray into Memphis, a feature on the Memphis area’s first COVID patient and remembrances about Todd Snider all won first places.
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City of Memphis Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.
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2026 elections
ElectionsOn Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County
Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.
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2026 elections
ElectionsHere’s who won the county admin races
In the eight races on this year’s ballot for Shelby County administrative offices, some new faces are headed to serve in county government. The four contested races all went to Democratic candidates.
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Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
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Public Safety Memphis Safe Task Force sweeps Hickory Hill nightclub, arrests 6
A Saturday night party at a nightclub ended with arrests after the Memphis Safe Task Force, alongside Memphis law enforcement, locked down the venue.
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