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<strong>Jake Schorr is the owner of Westy&rsquo;s.</strong> (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)Premium Food News

Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s

The history of Westy’s in the Pinch District offers a deeper look at the people and culture that kept it alive — feeding night owls and creating a community — for decades. 

By Ellen Chamberlain 21 hours ago
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Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance

When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”

By Chris Herrington January 22, 2026
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On MLK Day, calls for new activism echoed around the National Civil Rights Museum

The holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. drew a large crowd at the Civil Rights Museum as one of the last living members of the city’s civil rights vanguard called out against “the silence of good people.”

By Bill Dries January 19, 2026
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MPD’s first woman motorcycle cop retires — sort of

The first woman to lead the Memphis Police Department’s motorcycle unit is retiring after 39 years. But she’s not leaving for good.

By Aarron Fleming January 18, 2026

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    MLK Day of Service inspires cold hands, warm hearts

    Chilly weather didn’t deter workers around the city, including an altruistic team at T.O. Fuller Park, which also holds a place in civil rights history.

    By Jody Callahan January 17, 2026
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    From organizers to donors, it took heart to make Northside Square project happen

    Unconventional project provides new digs for Code Crew, Greater Memphis Chamber, Literacy Mid-South, Moore Tech, Memphis Symphony and Collective Blue Print.

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2026
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    Tigers honoring two Memphians who have left their mark on the city

    The University of Memphis is honoring two graduates with its Legacy Award.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 17, 2026
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    Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — ‘the face of MIFA’ — to step down

    Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”

    By Geoff Calkins January 15, 2026
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    ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry

    Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur. 

    By John Klyce January 11, 2026
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    For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love

    The bilingual theater troupe teaches theater and ballet classes and puts on several shows and major events each year. 

    By John Klyce January 04, 2026
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    Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots

    For the founder and CEO of the company, the relaunch represents a homecoming to the purpose that first set it apart in a crowded apparel industry.

    By Christin Yates January 04, 2026
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    Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan

    The delivery took place after months of preparation with the support of the Memphis Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams.

    By Michael Waddell December 27, 2025
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    Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round

    A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.

    By Clay Bailey January 04, 2026
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    Stitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own

    A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
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    Secrets of a 2nd-generation Santa

    Kennison Kyle has been a Santa since the late 1990s, and his magical world includes canned corn, home visits and makeup lessons with his father.

    By John Klyce December 21, 2025
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    Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served

    The present St. Patrick Catholic Church was built in 1905 but the congregation dates back to 1866 on the same property south of FedExForum.

    By Bill Dries December 22, 2025
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    It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.

    As far as anyone knew, the greater chestnut weevil was long gone, a victim of the same blight that has killed an estimated 4 billion chestnut trees in the U.S. in less than a century.

    By Jody Callahan January 05, 2026
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    Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones

    More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital

    By Jody Callahan December 06, 2025
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    St. Jude patients ‘fly’ to North Pole

    Children checked in at Memphis International Airport, received special boarding passes and boarded a plane bound for the North Pole.

    By Sophia Surrett December 06, 2025
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    Dan Aykroyd, Vernon Reid, Dave Davies and others remember Stax great Steve Cropper

    As news spread of the death of Stax legend Steve Cropper on Thursday, Dec. 4, musicians and others who knew the giant took to social media to pay tribute.

    By Jody Callahan December 04, 2025
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    ‘A little bit cowboy, a little bit visionary': Metal Museum founder James Wallace dies

    With his bushy mustache and a Stetson on his head, James Wallace didn’t exactly look like a man who literally willed a museum to life, then nurtured its continued existence for nearly three decades afterward.

    By Jody Callahan December 04, 2025
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    Conservation efforts save 700+ acres from logging

    The Wolf River Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited partnered to protect 700+ acres of wetlands in Collierville, Piperton and Rossville.

    By Dima Amro November 29, 2025
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    ‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

    Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

    By Jody Callahan November 30, 2025
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    This Central High student launched a cookie company. His special ingredient? Something you can’t teach.

    Central High junior Jackson Hines has run track since he was little, but about a year ago, he decided to take his other hobby — baking — to the next level.

    By John Klyce November 23, 2025
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    This kids’ film festival is about digesting complex ideas — and having fun

    Like You Children’s Film Fest brings both whimsy and education to the Pink Palace.

    By Jody Callahan November 22, 2025
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    WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100

    “They talk about the greatest generation. (Dr. Murray Heimberg) was one of them.”

    By John Klyce November 25, 2025
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    The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look

    Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2025
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    Tiger football games help veterans ‘just trust the moments’

    How do cannons, crowds and the roar of the Memphis Tigers help veterans combat fear and isolation as they work through PTSD? 

    By Frank Bonner II January 04, 2026
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    How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE

    “So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.” 

    By Josh Crawford November 03, 2025

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