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<strong>Kay Ryan set up a water stop from TapRoute in her East Memphis yard.</strong> (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

Memphis business TapRoute offers runners a refill

A local Memphis business is creating an alternative for runners and cyclists to refill their water bottles on the go.

By Alicia Davidson January 19, 2023
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New Carpenter Art Garden leader has hope for healing

Jazmin Miller is on course to help heal trauma on several levels, including the complicated feelings she says many Black people have with agriculture as an institution. 

By Jane Roberts January 18, 2023
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Grizzlies, FedEx volunteers spruce up Springdale Elementary to honor MLK

FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies volunteered to help spruce up Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary on Thursday as part of a day of service in celebration of the coming Martin Luther King Jr. King Day holiday.

By Aarron Fleming January 14, 2023
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Alpha Omega’s $8 million project is a nod to Cordell Walker

The Jackson Avenue facility is the latest effort of a man who never served in the military but has dedicated 35 years to serving veterans with housing, food, clothing and offering sometimes simply a place to be understood.

By Jane Roberts January 09, 2023

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    River skiers open 2023 with charity

    Despite this year’s low water levels, many volunteers and onlookers showed up on Sunday to participate in this year’s Ski Freeze Memphis event — including six-time top fuel champion Clay Millican. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 06, 2023
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    The Year in Pictures: 2022

    Take a walk down memory lane with our collection of 2022 photos from The Daily Memphian.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 01, 2023
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    New Year’s Eve event brings hope for the homeless

    “I pray that all of us can live in the moment and that we can get some of the best moments we can out of life” in 2023, host Eric Brinson said.

    By Alicia Davidson December 31, 2022
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    Sonia’s gift: Retiring minister stands with living and dying

    Sonia Walker is retiring as associate pastor of First Congregational Church. 

    By David Waters January 10, 2023
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    The power was out but all was calm, all was bright

    When a rolling blackout hits, candles can come in handy during a chilly Christmas Eve service.

    By Karen Pulfer Focht December 24, 2022
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    Local teen’s app wins congressional challenge

    The app is aimed at promoting healthy computer habits — and popping up dog photos.

    By Aarron Fleming December 19, 2022
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    ‘Hanukkah is about coming together’

    “The menorah was always lit in the Temple, and it was a symbol of the eternal and unbreakable connection between God and the Jewish people,” said Rabbi Jeff Dreifus of Temple Israel.

    By Alicia Davidson December 18, 2022
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    Memphis police officers will have a ‘Blue Christmas’

    The Back the Blue 901 initiative is sponsored by more than a dozen businesses and citizens. 

    By Julia Baker December 15, 2022
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    Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color

    East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.

    By Jane Roberts December 13, 2022
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    Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988

    Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together. 

    By Jane Roberts December 11, 2022
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    Running for the kids — and a personal best — at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon

    When the going gets tough in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, it helps to remember why you’re running. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 05, 2022
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    Calkins: A ‘legendary’ night for Alex Lomax and Memphis

    Alex Lomax called it a “legendary” night. It was, at the very least, emphatic. Exactly 364 days after losing to Ole Miss in chaotic fashion, the Memphis Tigers exacted their revenge, 68-57.

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2022
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    ‘It’s all for these kids:’ Thousands unite at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon

    More than 20,000 participants from all 50 states and 75 countries crowded the streets of Downtown Memphis for one of the biggest fundraising event of the year in the fight against childhood cancer. 

    By Alicia Davidson December 04, 2022
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    CBU honors Brother Terence, who integrated CBHS, on his 100th birthday

    Brother Terence McLaughlin changed the timbre of life in Memphis by admitting the first Black student to the Brothers’ local high school before being sent away by church leaders incensed with his independent thinking.

    By Jane Roberts December 03, 2022
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    Madonna Learning Center is now in the candy business and offering a sweet deal

    Madonna Learning Center bought Bluff City Toffee just as the holiday season got underway, and its wares will be available during a Friday pop-up. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 11, 2022
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    St. Jude patient art unveiled at convention center

    St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend kicked off Thursday, Dec. 1, with the unveiling of a St. Jude patient art display at the Renasant Convention Center where it completely covers two walls on the center’s second floor.

    By Alicia Davidson December 01, 2022
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    Bogie’s Deli Downtown reopens after two months

    Bogie’s was forced to close after a water main burst flooding the basement of its building. In a way that’s been worse for business than even the pandemic was, and they are celebrating their re-opening with 2000-era prices. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 11, 2022
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    ‘Full of everything I needed’ — orphaned scholar chooses Memphis

    ALSAC’s Priya Tummalapalli once envisioned herself practicing international law abroad, but the sudden death of her mother put her on a different course, one firmly rooted in Memphis.

    By Aisling Mäki November 27, 2022
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    Calkins: Win one for Will Drennan! Why a flag football game meant so much

    Will Drennan died a hero the first day of flag football practice. His team of five and six year olds played on. Ten days ago, they tried to win the championship “for Daddy.” Why a kid’s game meant so much. 

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 23, 2022
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    Calkins: The perfect way to retire No. 59 — with a 59-0 win

    “On Danton Barto’s day, the final scoreboard blazed with his number.” It was a fine way to retire the jersey of the all-time great Memphis linebacker, who died in 2021 at age 50.

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2022
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    Calkins: They didn’t grow up in Memphis. They sure made it better.

    Andy Branham, Bob Leopold and Dr. Van Snider didn’t grow up in the city. But they rolled up their sleeves and got to work when they arrived. Three men who made Memphis a better, more hopeful place.

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2022
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    WWII vet and centenarian seeks answer to wartime mystery

    A Memphis World War II veteran and centenarian is trying to solve a more than 75-year-old mystery from his time in Iwo Jima during the post-war occupation.

    By Alicia Davidson November 11, 2022
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    Autura’s connections: Slain minister inspires help for traumatized women

    “When Dr. Autura died, whoever knew her and had a covenant relationship with her, something died in them. We want to show what can be born out of trauma. That death and trauma aren’t the end of the story.”

    By David Waters November 07, 2022
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    Memphis man named Animal Control Officer of the Year

    Memphis animal control officer Lawrence Higginbottom has won a national award for his daily efforts in the field to reunite pets with their owners. 

    By Don Wade November 07, 2022
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    Calkins: Tommy Pacello would’ve been 45 today. A new fellowship helps continue his work.

    Nearly two years after Tommy Pacello died of pancreatic cancer, his friends and colleagues are celebrating the visionary city planner’s birthday by unveiling a fellowship that will support his work. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2022

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