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    Buckley: Opt out of the Liberty Bowl? Not this Tigers center. No way.

    Who says you can’t go home again? Memphis’ Jacob Likes cried when he thought he’d played his last game at Liberty Stadium. Now there’s another.

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    By Tim Buckley December 28, 2023
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    Longtime ‘News Lady’ returns to Channel 5

    After taking time off air this year due to a chronic health condition, Joyce Peterson is back at WMC-TV Action News 5, marking her 30th year reporting the good — and the bad — to Memphians.

    By Don Wade December 26, 2023
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    Takin’ it to the streets: Mobile food pantry delivers kindness

    Sunshine & Daisy, a nonprofit founded by two Memphis women, runs a free, rolling grocery 12 months a year. In December, they add Christmas gifts and special food boxes.

    By Jane Roberts December 26, 2023
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    Bobby Ireland, local soccer’s most interesting man, bids farewell to coaching

    Twenty-seven years and two state girls soccer titles later, the veteran St. Agnes coach is closing one chapter of a life well-lived.

    By John Varlas December 29, 2023
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    Bismack Biyombo will realize a dream just by looking at the sideline

    Young Oscar Tshiebwe was selling bricks to provide for his family when he was discovered at Bismack Biyombo’s basketball camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Next week, they’ll share the court together. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2023
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    One to watch: Memphis’ first Black female chief meteorologist has the weather

    Danielle Moss became a weather junkie while working as a flight attendant. Now, in her role at ABC24/CW30, she’s the first Black female chief meteorologist in Memphis.

    By Don Wade December 11, 2023
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    Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant

    Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season.

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    By Drew Hill December 09, 2023
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    Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others

    The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?

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    By Drew Hill December 09, 2023
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    Memphis filmmaker writes Hallmark Channel Christmas movie

    Writing for the Hallmark Channel was a bucket list job for Memphian April “Skyy” Blair. That dream becomes fully realized when “Magic in Mistletoe” airs Friday, Dec. 8, on the network. 

    By Elle Perry December 05, 2023
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    Meet V.C.R: the Memphis native featured on André 3000’s solo album

    “I dedicate everything I do to Memphis, Tennessee. It’s a magical place to be from,” said violinist, singer and composer V.C.R.

    By Elle Perry December 05, 2023
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    St. Jude’s Downing named as an influential health care leader

    Dr. James Downing, president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is leading a $12.9 billion, six-year strategic plan — the largest investment in the hospital’s history. 

    By Aisling Mäki December 04, 2023
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    St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners show up ‘for the kids’

    More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.

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    By Kambui Bomani December 04, 2023
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    The St. Jude Memphis Marathon in pictures

    More than 20,000 participants raced Saturday in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 10K. Jordan English won the marathon in a time of 2:30:21. Sadie Smith was the top female marathon finisher in 2:56:44.

    By Patrick Lantrip December 02, 2023
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    For Harding girls hoops, winning and losing is all relative

    Four sets of sisters on this year’s Lions squad provide opportunities — and challenges — for coach Michelle Malone.

    By John Varlas December 01, 2023
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    AutoZone Park hosts a glowing wonderland

    AutoZone Park’s Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular features archways, reindeers, presents and trains lighting up the ballpark, glowing gold, white and purple.

    By Kambui Bomani November 27, 2023
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    Kacky Walton: ‘The Voice’ of WKNO-FM 91.1 still revels in playing ‘beautiful music’

    The longtime radio DJ is ‘a Memphian through and through’ and she has a heart for making classical music accessible. “It’s not scary. It doesn’t all sound like the shower scene in ‘Psycho.’”

    By Don Wade November 19, 2023
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    National Adoption Day ‘is always a very uplifting occasion’

    Jamie Steward and her husband Chris Steward first met Kamryn and Marcquese ten years ago, when the two children were 5 and 3 years old, and on Saturday, Nov. 18 the Stewards officially made them a part of the family.

    By Kambui Bomani November 19, 2023
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    Calkins: How Brooks Monaghan built a soccer power in Memphis — and what it can teach us

    The University of Memphis women’s soccer program isn’t just the most successful athletic program at the university — it’s one of the most successful organizations in the city, period. How did head coach Brooks Monaghan do it? And what lessons can the rest of us learn?

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2023
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    From Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3

    His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.

    By Michael Waddell November 14, 2023
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    War torn: Owner of Memphis patisserie can’t help but think of Gaza

    Twenty-three years ago when she was 11, Nuha Abuduhair almost moved from Memphis to Gaza. Today, she runs her own business here. But not a moment passes without her thinking of loved ones in Gaza.

    By Don Wade November 13, 2023
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    Keith Cole found his soul in building up the Wolf River Conservancy

    He’s poured 12 years into the Wolf River Greenway that will connect 1,000 acres of woods and wetlands along the meandering ribbon of a river that flows by neighborhoods, rich and poor, in Shelby County. 

    By Jane Roberts November 12, 2023
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    Fallen and living veterans honored at Overton Park

    More than 40 people attended and paid their respects to both fallen and living war veterans at the Doughboy Statue in Overton Park’s Veterans Plaza during the Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Ceremony.

    By Kambui Bomani November 12, 2023
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    Alpha Omega opens $8 million campus for homeless veterans

    The Cordell Walker Veteran Center is named for the longtime executive director of Alpha Omega Veterans Services. The facility at 3114 Jackson Ave. includes housing for 20 homeless veterans.

    By Jane Roberts December 06, 2023
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    Church needs volunteers to bag 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes

    Those who wish to help with the Nov. 18 giveaway for area agencies that provide food for the hungry must register in advance.

    By Jane Roberts November 11, 2023
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    She ran a marathon after 14 rounds of chemo. Now she finishes another race.

    Memphian Dory Gaston ran the Chicago Marathon in October. On Tuesday, she faces her final round of chemotherapy.

    By Drew Hill November 07, 2023

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