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<strong>After several years as Give Threads, Memphis-based Agape North is returning to its original name and mission.</strong> (Courtesy Agape North)Premium Spirit of Memphis

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 22 hours ago
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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 December 26, 2025
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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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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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    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 December 25, 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 December 14, 2025
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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
  • Visual Arts

    ‘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
  • Visual Arts

    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
  • Health Care

    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 November 11, 2025
  • Business

    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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    Photo Gallery: Memphis Japan Festival

    The Memphis Botanic Garden event included demonstrations, arts and crafts, merchandise and Japanese food. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 02, 2025
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    For this dentist who makes house calls, her life mission is ‘more than just about teeth’

    Blessed Smiles Mobile Dental offers preventive and restorative services, simple oral surgeries, and emergency visits to patients who are homebound, in senior-care facilities or with dental anxiety.

    By Sophia Surrett November 02, 2025
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    He won awards as a powerlifter and bodybuilder — and at 71, he’s not done yet

    Growing up in New Chicago inspired Kevin Swannigan to work hard. One of his proudest moments came when he posed as the muscular image on the National Civil Rights Museum logo.

    By John Klyce November 02, 2025
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    India Fest offers a taste of authentic culture

    About 45 food vendors were a highlight of the day for many attending the event at the Agricenter. But the spicy heat isn’t for the faint of heart.

    By Jody Callahan November 01, 2025
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    Finding the way: Memphians head to Spain to hike hundreds of miles

    Hiking Spain’s Camino de Santiago pays meaningful dividends for Mid-Southerners who trek to Santiago de Compostela, and the cathedral where the apostle Saint James is buried.

    By Jane Schneider October 27, 2025
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    Witches, zombies and more descend upon Juvenile Court’s Trunk or Treat for candy, bouncing and just plain fun

    Hundreds came to Juvenile Court on Saturday for the fourth annual Trunk or Treat event, where kids could pet animals, eat hot dogs, collect candy and go home with a brand-new coat as winter nears.

    By Jody Callahan October 25, 2025
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    Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice

    The NCRM’s 2025 Keeper of the Dream awards winners — Carlos Watkins, Pragna Rajashekar and Christian Love — answered questions from The Daily Memphian, from what the museum means for Memphis to where they’ll travel with their prize.

    By Lydia Williams October 23, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul

    The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.

    By Elle Perry October 14, 2025
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    Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.

    You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.

    By Geoff Calkins October 12, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?

    In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we wondered why folks invest so much on their Halloween displays. The answers? Whimsy, fun and, for at least one person, revenge.

    By Jody Callahan October 06, 2025

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