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    ‘Be Like Mike’: MLGW honored fallen lineman Michael Stewart

    “Mr. Stewart was admired for his warmth and compassion,” Graves said. “So much that community members created T-shirts urging people to ‘Be Like Mike.’” 

    By Keely Brewer April 19, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx at 50: Memphis man followed his father into FedEx cockpit

    After being hired by FedEx as a pilot, Anthony Glenn flew with his father on a FedEx crew. One day, he might be able to do the same with his daughter. 

    By Jane Roberts April 22, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx at 50: The courier without a route of his own

    Jacob Tucker knows 15 local FedEx routes by memory and can do another 15 with some digital assistance. He might even know your name.

    By Jane Roberts April 22, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx at 50: She runs cargo by night, her own dream by day

    This fall, Keishuna Williams will receive her master’s degree in business administration, a fitting footnote for a woman who, as a high school senior, was accepted into 52 colleges. She had millions in financial aid offers but, without a full ride, had little chance of going to college.

    By Jane Roberts April 22, 2023
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    FedEx at 50: She supports medium-volume shippers from home

    Katrina Carrigan’s job is smoothing the path for people across the country who ship up to 499 packages a day. 

    By Jane Roberts April 17, 2023
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    Front porch singing: Musicians play yard concerts across Cooper-Young

    Cooper-Young transformed into a tiny music festival Saturday, April 15, as 100 bands played free public concerts on 40 porches for Porchfest 2023.

    By Alicia Davidson April 15, 2023
  • Health Care

    Dr. Fabian of Elvis Presley Trauma Center honored by surgeons he trained

    Tim Fabian preferred to have a small team of trauma surgeons, which means everyone operates more and continues to get better, said Dr. Martin Croce, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Regional One Health.

    By Jane Roberts April 11, 2023
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    Nonprofits are helping bridge the socioeconomic gap

    The Collective Blueprint is one part of an attempted solution to the city’s crime and poverty problems, a solution beyond the traditional approaches tried by leaders. 

    By Ben Wheeler April 21, 2023
  • Business

    Mickey’s, making a name in snack world, could use your vote

    Whiskey-flavored caramel corn gains national attention, taking Kenny and Penny Mickey’s socially conscious business straight to the Barclays Small Business Big Wins contest.

    By Jane Roberts April 08, 2023
  • Education

    Memphis students take home gold in Scholastic Art and Writing competition

    Since 1923, thousands of students across the nation have vied for an award with the Scholastic Arts and Writing competition to showcase the peak of their creative talents. Notable past winners include Andy Warhol and Stephen King, among others.

    By Aarron Fleming April 10, 2023
  • Health Care

    Baptist’s Good Grief program grows with Dorothy’s Cottage

    Dorothy’s Cottage is named in memory of the late Dorothy Lee Wilson, wife of Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson, for her dedication to children and families. 

    By Aisling Mäki April 04, 2023
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    Prom Closet 2023 dresses students from head to toe — for free

    Memphis students went shopping for prom free of charge Saturday, April 1, at the Memphis Police Department’s second Prom Closet event in Downtown Memphis.

    By Alicia Davidson April 01, 2023
  • Sports

    Jerry Lawler to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award

    Jerry Lawler has received countless awards throughout his career. Now, he’s getting one from his hometown bowl game.

    By John Varlas March 31, 2023
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    Binghampton gets bright idea in streetlight switch: recycling

    Memphis is on track to replace 77,000 streetlights with LED bulbs by the end of the year, and as they do, all the old light fixtures are heading to Binghampton. 

    By Keely Brewer April 03, 2023
  • Health Care

    UTHSC launches $53M ‘Healthy Smiles’ project to increase dental care across Tennessee

    The state-funded Healthy Smiles Initiative will tackle Tennessee’s shortage of dentists and work to make dental care more readily available.

    By Aisling Mäki March 30, 2023
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    Octogenarians share stories in ‘From Rock Around the Clock to TikTok’

    More than a dozen members of Central High’s class of 1959 chronicle their up-close and personal views of the historic events of their generation.

    By Alicia Davidson March 26, 2023
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    Meet eight female heroes of conviction, courage

    Women of Achievement has been recognizing female heroism in Memphis since 1985.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2023
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    Silky O’Sullivan’s rolls out 50th St. Patrick’s parade

    “We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”

    By Alicia Davidson March 11, 2023
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    Alex Lomax cherishes final stretch as a Tiger: ‘It means the world’

    The Memphis guard’s college career has at times been turbulent. He decided to stay for a fifth season anyway. Now, starting with Senior Day on Sunday, it’s winding down.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 06, 2023
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    Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism

    Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK. 

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2023
  • Sports

    Six former Tigers inducted into M Club Hall of Fame

    Former basketball star Omar Sneed, former football offensive lineman Wade Smith and four other former players were officially inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 25, 2023
  • Music

    Boyd: WYXR Dowd Awards honor Black musicians

    WYXR’s Dowd Awards will honor Ekpe Abioto, Dr. O.T. Sykes, Lester Snell, Anita Ward, Dan Greer, and Phyllis and Helen Duncan.

    By Jared Boyd February 23, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program

    “Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

    By Michael Waddell February 19, 2023
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    Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams

    Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. 

    By Don Wade February 19, 2023
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    Female professionals cite mentorship and core values as keys to success

    During the Women and Business seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian, Thursday, Feb. 16, the three panelists agreed that good mentors are key to being successful, no matter the industry or field. 

    By Christin Yates February 18, 2023

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