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Memphians celebrate Declaration of Independence anniversary with live reading

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:36:44 -0500

“Revisiting history is an opportunity to make sure that you don’t repeat … things that you don’t want to repeat,” said reader Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

Back-to-school tax breaks: Sales tax holidays coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:39:47 -0500

Here’s what you need to know about tax-free weekends in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Millington police chief retiring

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:03:59 -0500

Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.

LeMoyne-Owen names new athletic director

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:13:19 -0500

He is succeeding William Anderson, who served two tenures in the role.

Lawson's ‘better way' inspires new summer camp

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Mark Matheny attributes the teachings of Rev. James Lawson Jr. for inspiring “A Walk Into Nonviolence,” a four-day children’s camp for ages 5-12.

Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in 'real artists'

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:22:33 -0500

“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.

Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:45:35 -0500

Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.

Medical crisis cut Memphis native's time on Netflix reality show

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:29:32 -0500

The White Station High alumnus took an unconscious, face-first fall into a fire pit with a vat of boiling water hovering over the flames. Now he’s recovered and grateful for the adventure.

No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce's Deli

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:22:14 -0500

Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.

Germantown basket case: Six-hole disc golf pitch is a tricky toss

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:38:06 -0500

A resident of Germantown Station would like to add a few disc golf holes to the neighborhood’s park to encourage families to try the sport. But the pitch lands in limbo.