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    Raven Jackson sells out Indie Memphis screening ahead of national release

    “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” was not filmed in Memphis or in Tennessee. But Memphis and Tennessee have left indelible marks on the A24 film.

    By Elle Perry October 27, 2023
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    Derrick Rose calls return to Memphis ‘best decision I’ve made in my career’

    Derrick Rose said he has never been around a team that likes being around each other more than the current Memphis Grizzlies group.

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2023
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    A man ‘full of joy’ and never without a pocket square: the life of George Falls

    Friends remember George Falls as a restaurateur and a dapper man who had an impact on many. 

    By Don Wade October 24, 2023
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    Stacey Abrams tells Memphis it has ‘power to change’ during Freedom Award speech

    “I’m here to tell you, Memphis, that you have the power to imagine, the power to dream and the power to change,” Abrams said while accepting her award. 

    By Rob Moore October 20, 2023
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    Bald eagles thriving here, descended from birds locals renested in ‘70s, ‘80s

    Volunteers took fledgling bald eagles to Reelfoot Lake, banded them and then fed and watched them succeed. 

    By Jane Roberts October 17, 2023
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    Father’s cancer battle can’t stop joy of escorting daughter for homecoming

    A father walked his daughter in the homecoming ceremony on Friday at Lewisburg High School, just like so many others across the country. But this escort was different.

    By Drew Hill October 15, 2023
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    At Alex’s, ‘tavern-keeper’ Rocky believes in good food, good music and treating people right

    Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true. 

    By Christin Yates October 15, 2023
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    Whip-smart intellect, old-school drive propelled Janet Hooks

    From the South Parkway-Heiskell Farm Historic District to city hall, she stood her ground and innovated. 

    By Jane Roberts October 14, 2023
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    Athlete, minister Tim Shelton gave his all, including in Ironman 70.3

    “I’ve been coaching for a while. There is no other parent who has been as selfless, as humble, as willing to serve as Tim Shelton,” ECS head lacrosse coach Kyle Story said.

    By Jane Roberts October 10, 2023
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    In Young’s swagger and hope, Memphians see a chance for Memphis to turn tide

    With those words and what he said in his victory speech, the mayor-elect embodied the swagger and the hope that his supporters believe he could bring back to Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 09, 2023
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    Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductee never wanted to be anywhere but here

    Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.

    By Don Wade October 09, 2023
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    Triathletes take off in St. Jude Ironman 70.3

    The 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ironman 70.3 Memphis race started and ended Saturday, Oct. 7 at Shelby Farms Park. Anthony Federico won the men’s division and Jessica Jones was the first female finisher.

    By David Boyd October 08, 2023
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    Todd Crandell’s road to St. Jude Ironman 70.3 is paved with resilience

    During the darkest hours of his 13-year bout against drug and substance addiction, Todd Crandell never thought he’d see the light of day as life closed in on him at deafening speed.

    By Kambui Bomani October 04, 2023
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    Calkins: The Rendezvous is 75! There’s a lesson in that for Memphians.

    The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!

    By Geoff Calkins October 06, 2023
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    Grit, gravel help, but Ride 2 Rosemary paved with saltier stuff

    More than 65 men took off Saturday, Sept. 30 from West Cancer Center, for the 13th annual 525-mile bike trek in five days to Rosemary Beach, Florida. The trip is a fundraiser for West Cancer Foundation.

    By Jane Roberts October 02, 2023
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    Former Tiger Quindell Johnson making memories in the NFL

    Chicago Bears safety Quindell Johnson said it “was a good day for Memphis” after he grabbed his first NFL interception on the same day his former Memphis Tiger teammate Calvin Austin III scored his first NFL touchdown as a Pittsburgh Steeler. 

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    Tigers Football Insider: Offense looks to limit ‘drive killers’

    By Frank Bonner II September 27, 2023
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    Mia’s Orchard is a North Memphis food resource and a tribute

    Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth for four years and Mia’s Orchard’s namesake, died in a car crash on July 10, 2022.

    By Keely Brewer September 25, 2023
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    Pink Palace Crafts Fair showcases nearly 150 artists

    Since its first year, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair has developed into the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South.

    By Kambui Bomani September 24, 2023
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    Gallery: Five years of Memphis moments

    The Daily Memphian’s photojournalism archives tell the story of the last half-decade in the Bluff City — the pandemic, protests, celebrations and tragedies. Here are some of the most monumental moments in the last five years in our city.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 24, 2023
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    Calkins: Danny Smith died on his bicycle. But his secret was how he lived.

    Danny Smith, 47, collapsed and died leading a bicycle ride last week. The Memphis cycling community was stunned. Smith wasn’t just an increasingly accomplished cyclist. He made the city a better — and more connected — place. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 23, 2023
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    Raising the Bar: Author and political commentator David Brooks believes we all can do better

    Brooks will be the featured speaker at the MIFA annual luncheon Sept. 21, and also will speak at Rhodes College while in Memphis. 

    By Don Wade September 18, 2023
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    A year after week that roiled city in pain, scars remain unhealed

    What happened in early September 2022 still feels startlingly raw and for many, it has become the new measure of the sense of peril. 

    By Jane Roberts September 07, 2023
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    Tigers take a day off to focus on interactions deeper than football

    Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 20, 2023
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    Bartlett hospital’s clothing closet discharges patients with dignity

    The clothes closet at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has existed unofficially for a couple of years, with emergency department staff bringing in clothing donations for the trauma patients they serve each day.

    By Aisling Mäki August 13, 2023
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    Paul Hagerman looks forward to fighting battles as deputy DA

    Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.

    By Julia Baker August 07, 2023

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