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    Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 2

    The second day of Riverbeat Music Festival included performances from Cage the Elephant, Public Enemy, The Killers and more. 

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    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 05, 2025
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    Calvary’s stolen organ pipes are back and ready to be heard

    Calvary Episcopal Church will celebrate the reconstruction of its 1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ, which was nearly silenced by the 2023 theft of its pipes.

    By Jane Roberts May 08, 2025
  • Music

    ‘Memphis is the center point of the world’ when it comes to music

    Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known as Chuck D as part of hip-hop group Public Enemy, received a Soulsville Foundation Power of Music award Friday and spoke about the power of music to change the world.

    By Elle Perry May 03, 2025
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    Grand Carousel is a magic time machine for generations of one family

    Jeannine Barganier’s father ran the ride in the 1940s, met his wife between the soaring horses and passed its magic to the next four generations. 

    By Jane Roberts May 03, 2025
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    Former NICU patient returns to Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown as intern

    After spending his first few weeks in the Methodist Hospital-Germantown NICU, Jayden Kyles is having a full-circle moment as he fosters his dream to become a pediatrician. 

    By Abigail Warren April 28, 2025
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    Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book

    Founded in Downtown Memphis in the decade after the Civil War, Burke’s Book Store has survived through four locations, six sets of owners, and a rapidly changing retail landscape that has devoured many larger bookstores.

    By Jody Callahan April 30, 2025
  • Music

    Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup

    The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.

    By Elle Perry July 07, 2025
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    Sow Project using food to change futures

    In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, something more than food is being made. Confidence, community and second chances are coming together one meal at a time.

    By Christin Yates April 24, 2025
  • Opinion

    Guest Column: Regional One is nothing short of a miracle

    “Every day, Regional One quietly performs life-saving work, often without the recognition or resources it deserves. It serves our entire region – rich and poor, urban and rural, young and old – without pause or prejudice.”

    By Ellie Talley April 20, 2025
  • High School Sports

    Longtime Bishop Byrne coach Jack Grannan dies

    A giant figure at now-closed Bishop Byrne, he coached the Red Knights to three football state championships.

    By John Varlas April 15, 2025
  • Music

    Porchfest delights thousands with music, sunshine and good vibes

    “I look forward to today all year long,” said Jennifer Seidman, who hosted acts on her porch on Oliver Avenue. “To me, Porchfest is just taking that community we have and celebrating it.”

    By Jody Callahan April 13, 2025
  • Midtown

    ‘The same but better’ — Barksdale’s to reopen next week

    After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.

    By Jody Callahan April 11, 2025
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    Memphis entrepreneur, inventor framed his life in stained-glass

    Dan Oppenheimer’s children say he saw no reason in retiring because his work gave him creative expression and avenues for improving the world. 

    By Jane Roberts April 09, 2025
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    How Pavo Salon sent a stylist to Paris Fashion Week

    During one of the biggest global fashion weeks, Pavo Salon senior stylist Emily Newton traveled to Paris to style hair for designer brands. 

    By Sophia Surrett April 07, 2025
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    Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach

    Former Brothers player and longtime assistant is eager to continue his father’s legacy — while building his own. 

    By John Varlas April 04, 2025
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    At Dogchella, it’s all about love for our four-legged friends

    Dozens gathered at Grind City Brewing on Saturday to celebrate all things canine as part of the annual Dogchella event. Local dog celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake lent their star power to the event.

    By Jody Callahan March 29, 2025
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    Crosstown Concourse lead architect sought to build equality, community

    For his work on that project and other large, historic restorations, LRK managing principal Tony Pellicciotti will receive the American Institute of Architects’ highest honor.

    By Jane Roberts March 25, 2025
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    ‘Match Day’ celebration brings med students closer to careers

    Of the 168 UT medical students who matched, 75 matched to residencies in Tennessee and 54 will remain at UTHSC for their residencies. 

    By Aisling Mäki March 21, 2025
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    Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack

    “Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.

    By Jennifer Chandler March 17, 2025
  • Sports

    ‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House

    About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.

    By Jody Callahan March 18, 2025
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    Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd remembered as ‘a true servant’

    Floyd’s shooting death early Wednesday, March 12, stunned those closest to him and the thousands of people in Memphis and across the country who followed the teachings of the Pursuit of God Church pastor.

    By Laura Testino March 15, 2025
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    Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season

    Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.

    By Geoff Calkins March 11, 2025
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    Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser

    The day before the Tigers started their three-game home series against Southeastern Louisiana, baseball coach Matt Riser reflected on where his nickname originated. It dates back to his time at SLU before arriving at Memphis.

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    Tigers beat SLU with walk-off hit to tie series

    By Frank Bonner II March 08, 2025
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    New hip-hop record connects Memphis, St. Louis

    “This project is a reflection of that shared experience — two cities with so much talent and so much to say. ... Memphis and St. Louis are both places where success doesn’t come easy, but that’s exactly why it’s so worth it.”

    By Elle Perry March 03, 2025
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    AI Dolly Parton tells Arlington kids they don’t have school

    Snow days are gaining a cult following in Arlington, all because of the “voices” announcing school closings.

    By Michael Waddell February 24, 2025

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