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The life of and 'great legacy' of banking executive, philanthropist Jack Moore

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:28 -0500

“If you think about things that are important in life — your family, your faith, your community, leading, and investing back in the community — that’s what Jack Moore was all about.”

New historic marker honors Tom Lee and his Klondike community — then and now

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The marker unveiled Wednesday is about the past but also the present push to restore and renovate the Klondike area where Lee lived out his life after he saved the lives of 32 people on the Mississippi River in 1925.

Memphian who fought Muhammad Ali, served as Green Beret and became Secret Service agent dies

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:31:10 -0500

Henry Hooper II, who died July 12 at the age of 87, had an illustrious life and career.

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.

Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:07:36 -0500

The Local Card will help generate publicity for Memphis-area restaurants and offer deals for customers, “creating a win-win for everybody,” said This is Memphis co-founder Gabriel Kisber.

Talking in Memphis: How GloRilla inspired a local accent research project

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Memphis rapper GloRilla said she puts an R in any word that has a U in it. Now, linguistic researchers are hearing her out.

Camp aims to build confidence in kids born with limb differences

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:33:34 -0500

Organizers hope the Step Up Squad Adaptive Camp for children born with limb differences will spur self-confidence, friendship and fun.

'Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 09:32:43 -0500

Thousands attend the Memphis Pride Fest and Parade in Downtown Memphis, including both members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their straight allies.

Funeral service for Mary and Jon McCalla set

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:39:50 -0500

A ceremony is planned for Memphis judge Jon McCalla and his wife Mary, a well-known physician.

Practicing on plastic: Methodist University Hospital unveils simulation lab

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:09:22 -0500

Modern mannequins provide various types of lifelike practice situations for nurses, physcians and other healthcare professionals.

Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as 'friendly guy' on 1972-73 Final Four team

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:23:32 -0500

Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.

The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:26:06 -0500

On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio.

Memphis-area 5th grader advances to National Spelling Bee quarterfinals

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:10:47 -0500

At 11 years old, Josh Verma, a Memphis-area elementary student, has made it to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held this week in Washington, D.C.

Photo Gallery: Memorial Day in Memphis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:47:25 -0500

Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer.

Flags, headstones and hard truths: Memphis National Cemetery tells a different Civil War story

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:54:02 -0500

For row after row, many of the headstones bear no name.

'I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:13:13 -0500

More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.

Planting hope at Shelby Farms

plantrip@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lantrip) — Sat, 9 May 2026 16:08:18 -0500

Mid-South Transplant Foundation hosted an event to plant eight trees in the Beaver Lake picnic area at Shelby Farms Park, honoring the eight lives that can be saved through organ donation.

Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 9 May 2026 10:08:57 -0500

The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.

Former Memphis judge dies

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:09:19 -0500

Longtime local attorney and former judge Gerald Skahan has died. He was 61.

Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 5 May 2026 16:36:41 -0500

“We’re trying to combat loneliness,” said the operator of Second Helpings Cafe.