Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Kofi Whitehead https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/672 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 Olympian Rochelle Stevens helping restart LeMoyne-Owen track program https://dailymemphian.com/article/29984 <p>Olympian Rochelle Stevens is running a new race, trying to help LeMoyne-Owen College cross the finish line as a winner by shepherding the school through its first track season in 24 years.&nbsp;</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Sports Neighborhoods South Memphis Metro Education https://dailymemphian.com/article/29984 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:11 -0500 'It’s life-changing': Program awards free car to Memphis veteran https://dailymemphian.com/article/29943 <p>Since the start of the program, more than 130 cars have been awarded to veterans and families across the country.</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Metro Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/29943 Mon, 1 Aug 2022 14:47:51 -0500 Trolley Night makes strong return https://dailymemphian.com/article/29511 <p>For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood&rsquo;s growth over the past 20 years.</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Arts & Culture Business Neighborhoods Downtown Front Page Metro Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/29511 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:13:39 -0500 Free nachos, $1 hot dogs, $2 beer on deck at Redbirds games https://dailymemphian.com/article/29573 <p>The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Sports Neighborhoods Downtown Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/29573 Sat, 2 Jul 2022 04:00:04 -0500 Here's how Memphis organizations are celebrating Juneteenth https://dailymemphian.com/article/29180 <p>A variety of events will celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis, many returning to live events this year for the first time since the pandemic began.&nbsp;</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Arts & Culture Neighborhoods https://dailymemphian.com/article/29180 Wed, 8 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0500 U of M custodial staff demands changes https://dailymemphian.com/article/29113 <p>&ldquo;For the past year, custodians and technicians at the University of Memphis have not been treated with dignity.&rdquo;</p> kwhitehead@dailymemphian.com (Kofi Whitehead) Front Page Metro Education https://dailymemphian.com/article/29113 Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:31:20 -0500