Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Jasmine McCraven https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/605 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2024 In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2022 https://dailymemphian.com/article/32868 <p>In 2022, Memphis lost rock&nbsp;&lsquo;n&rsquo; roll stars, restaurateurs, coaches and athletes, philanthropists and&nbsp;&ldquo;the giraffe man.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, we remember them once again.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Metro https://dailymemphian.com/article/32868 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:32:57 -0600 Health officials hold final COVID briefing https://dailymemphian.com/article/27522 <p>Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Metro https://dailymemphian.com/article/27522 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:15:00 -0500 Five must-see shows for April 2023 https://dailymemphian.com/article/34851 <p>A Memphis artist will combine music and poetry at Green Room, an East Atlanta rapper will hit Minglewood Hall&rsquo;s stage, a songstress will bring neo-soul to the Orpheum and two record-breaking bands will rock out the FedExForum.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Arts & Culture Performing Arts https://dailymemphian.com/article/34851 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:38:13 -0500 Facing History and Ourselves founder dies at 81 https://dailymemphian.com/article/35149 <p>Strom was born in Chicago but moved to Memphis when she was five years old. She founded Facing History in 1976 after piloting a Holocaust curriculum in her eighth-grade humanities classroom in Brookline, Massachusetts.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Metro Front Page Education Arts & Culture https://dailymemphian.com/article/35149 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:47:34 -0500 Vegan brunch draws local and national crowd, including Tabitha Brown https://dailymemphian.com/article/35088 <p>Vegan restaurant Plant Based Heat packed the Renasant Convention Center for its first Vegan Brunch Sunday, March 26.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Food Food News Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/35088 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:12:46 -0500 Surviving pastor of Harvest Church crash speaks at his first Sunday service https://dailymemphian.com/article/35083 <p>Kennon Vaughan was hospitalized following the crash for treatment of his injuries and returned home to Memphis on Feb. 10, where he continues to recover with physical therapy.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Suburbs Germantown Metro https://dailymemphian.com/article/35083 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:31:05 -0500 Meet Memphis jookin' phenom Ladia Yates https://dailymemphian.com/article/34975 <p>Ladia Yates is a Red Bull dance consultant, a Nike brand ambassador and the founder of Ladia Yates Entertainment (L.Y.E.) Academy in Memphis.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Performing Arts Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34975 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:43:13 -0500 Social Club: Memphian compares The Wing Guru to Steph Curry https://dailymemphian.com/article/35018 <p>Melvin Purdy named the Memphis hot wing restaurant equivalent of some the NBA&rsquo;s best point guards. Plus, a Southaven native creates music for Amazon&rsquo;s &ldquo;Swarm&rdquo; series.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Arts & Culture Music Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/35018 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:20:39 -0500 Memphis in May unveils annual poster and salute to Malaysia events https://dailymemphian.com/article/34999 <p>The Memphis in May International Festival&rsquo;s 2023 poster artist is Memphian&nbsp;Kong Wee Pang.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Visual Arts Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34999 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:33:12 -0500 Memphis rapper NLE Choppa hosts DJ appreciation event Downtown https://dailymemphian.com/article/34925 <p>Memphis rapper NLE Choppa&nbsp;returned to his hometown to place a spotlight on veteran and up and coming local DJs.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Music Neighborhoods Downtown https://dailymemphian.com/article/34925 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:07 -0500 Social Club: Basketball fans show support for Ja Morant https://dailymemphian.com/article/34870 <p>Bill Nye dances to a song from a Memphis rapper and another debuts an Apple Music short documentary.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Music Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34870 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:52:44 -0500 Health Department ending social media, email COVID updates https://dailymemphian.com/article/34808 <p>The agency will continue to post weekly COVID-19 updates on its <a href="https://www.shelby.community/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Business Health Care https://dailymemphian.com/article/34808 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:28:50 -0500 Memphis Botanic Garden to host new plant pop-up sale https://dailymemphian.com/article/34816 <p>&ldquo;By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,&rdquo; said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Arts & Culture Neighborhoods About Town https://dailymemphian.com/article/34816 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:37:15 -0500 Mo'Bay beignet shop opening in Midtown https://dailymemphian.com/article/34779 <p>The pet friendly shop will also have a full espresso bar.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Food Food News Neighborhoods Midtown Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34779 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:08:48 -0500 Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition brings homeowner resources to Stax Museum https://dailymemphian.com/article/34770 <p>Home buyers, real estate professionals and national organizations gathered for the &ldquo;Live Your Legacy&rdquo;&nbsp;event on Sunday, March 12.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Business Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34770 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:21:05 -0500 Give them pumpkin to talk about: Pie could become state symbol https://dailymemphian.com/article/34548 <p>Currently, the state has several official symbols, including horses, insects, minerals and trees. But nothing as delicious as pies.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Front Page Metro State Government https://dailymemphian.com/article/34548 Fri, 3 Mar 2023 12:38:40 -0600 Social Club: Basketball fans react to JJJ's massive dunk and the airport Chili's has landed https://dailymemphian.com/article/34513 <p>Dillon Brooks channels&nbsp;&ldquo;Stone Cold&rdquo; Steve Austin and Old Town Road songwriter &mdash; and Memphian &mdash; Jozzy releases an EP.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34513 Fri, 3 Mar 2023 12:06:05 -0600 Tornado watch, flood watch issued for Memphis area https://dailymemphian.com/article/34511 <p>The flood watch&nbsp;goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and lasts through Friday afternoon.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Suburbs Metro Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34511 Wed, 1 Mar 2023 18:27:35 -0600 From arias to Americana, here are five must-see shows in March 2023 https://dailymemphian.com/article/34379 <p>A trumpeter will take the stage at Graceland, New Edition is bringing its New Jack Swing flare to the FedExForum and the Orpheum Theatre will host the soulful Patti LaBelle. Plus, a Georgia-based country-rock band will make an appearance at Hernando&rsquo;s Hide-A-Way.&nbsp;</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Music Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/34379 Wed, 1 Mar 2023 06:30:33 -0600 Juilliard-trained violinist returns for Memphis concert https://dailymemphian.com/article/33994 <p>The concert, put on by the Iris Collective, features the work of Black and Chinese composers.</p> jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) Arts & Culture Music Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/33994 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:31:42 -0600