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The Spirit of Memphis warms our hearts, especially when we see our neighbors pitching in during a snow storm or volunteering at a vaccination site. We love learning about Memphians who persevere, and also those who find romance. Some stories give us hope, like the rebirth of Historic Melrose School, and others remind us of our sometimes painful past, such as the long-ago Mardi Gras celebrations that fell victim to the yellow fever epidemic.
We hope you enjoy these inspiring stories. If you’re a Daily Memphian subscriber, we appreciate your support. If not, please consider signing up for unlimited access to all of our local news coverage.
2021 most moving
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
By Jane Roberts
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Seven Valentine's stories you won't want to miss
When David Porter and Kontji Anthony proclaimed their love on Facebook, it proved what we already should have known. Love doesn’t stop for a pandemic. Here are seven Valentine’s Day stories that will remind you of the wonder and durability of love.
By Geoff Calkins
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After planning and construction, the project to reimagine the historic school is expected to be completed in 2023.
By Linda A. Moore
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Memphis comic LaToya Tennille finds humor in her hometown and in her own life. If that translates to making the “big-time,” great. If it doesn’t, well, maybe she’s cleared a path for somebody else.
By Don Wade
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Skills of all kinds are needed, and experts say volunteers will be needed for months and months.
By Jane Roberts
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Phillip Ashley Rix literally had a dream that he would be a chocolatier, so then he made it happen. More than 10 years later, Oprah gave her seal of approval and sales skyrocketed.
By Jennifer Biggs
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Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.
By Geoff Calkins
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The Shelby County Health Department partnered with Southwest Tennessee Community College to begin administering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine Friday at the school’s Whitehaven center at 1234 Finley Road.
By Omer Yusuf
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For a while, the good times rolled when Memphis had its own Mardi Gras. Then Yellow Fever happened. This year, as the pandemic takes a toll on Fat Tuesday, we look at 1870s images that recall a citywide celebration.
By Bill Dries
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