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    Panel focuses on a passion of Martin Luther King: Hard work

    In honor of Martin Luther King’s heart for working people such as the sanitation workers in Memphis, the Intersection of Race and Sports panel focused on economic power in Memphis.

    By Kambui Bomani January 14, 2024
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    One of Orange Mound’s own finds space for kids in his neighborhood

    Fueled by a desire help children fulfill their educational potential as well as developing a relationship with God, Howard Eddings willed the Opportunity Zone into existence.

    By Jane Roberts January 14, 2024
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    Volunteers help restore Raleigh section of Wolf River Greenway

    “We’re turning a toxic dumpsite off of Highland Road into a beautiful, forested area for the community to enjoy.”

    By Kambui Bomani January 13, 2024
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    Tillman Sculpture Park under construction in Binghampton

    Carpenter Art Garden and a team of local collaborators are constructing the park on the corner of Princeton Avenue and Tillman Street.

    By Kambui Bomani January 08, 2024
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    Black Arts Collective is working to change the canvas at the Brooks

    With the collective’s knowledge and funding, the Brooks will annually present one major exhibition by Black artists and buy at least one work by a Black artist for its permanent collection.

    By Jane Roberts January 08, 2024
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    New Year’s resolutions can be beneficial, except when they’re not

    Experts suggest we need to abandon the old notion of fixed, deadline-driven — and occasionally self-loathing — New Year’s resolutions.

    By Don Wade January 02, 2024
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    Barry Fuller blessed us, everyone, as Scrooge, consummate theater man

    He made his largest mark as Scrooge, which he performed at Theatre Memphis 11 times, more than any other actor in the city.

    By Jane Roberts January 17, 2024
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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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    Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant

    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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    The St. Jude Memphis Marathon in pictures

    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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