<strong>Vivian Chalmers, 78, is a dedicated University of Memphis fan who has been diagnosed three times with cancer. Chalmers became a fan as a therapeutic way to deal with grief after losing her daughter to AIDS years ago.</strong> <strong>“It’s my therapy. I have had some hard times, but I didn’t really go through counseling, because the Tigers games are my counseling sessions. It’s true. Rather than going to a psychiatrist or a psychologist, I just go to the games and release all that is within me. It makes me happy. This year has given me so much hope.”</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

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Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope.

By Geoff Calkins April 01, 2019

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By Bill Dries April 01, 2019

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U.S. Education Secretary backs governor on charters, vouchers

With key votes looming this week on Gov. Bill Lee’s charter and voucher bills, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos visited Nashville to “cheer” his proposals.

By Sam Stockard April 02, 2019

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