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    Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis

    The former hotel at 7060 Riverdale Bend Road was transformed into 110 units of affordable housing for veterans, including access to the services needed to build long-term stability and independence.

    By Noah McLane August 14, 2026
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    Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?

    Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.

    By Drew Hill August 13, 2026
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    Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire

    “Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 13, 2026
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    Elvis Week has fans — old and young — all shook up

    Tribute artists, singers and panelists electrified fans of all ages with live performances and memories of Elvis, proving that nearly 50 years after his death, Presleymania shows no sign of slowing down.

    By Noah McLane August 12, 2026
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    Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home

    Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died. 

    By John Klyce, Jody Callahan August 14, 2026
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    Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award

    An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award. 

    By Elle Perry August 11, 2026
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    Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.

    As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors. 

    By John Klyce August 09, 2026
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    Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles

    Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.

    By Jennifer Chandler August 07, 2026
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    Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame

    Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 05, 2026
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    Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.

    Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.

    By Geoff Calkins August 04, 2026
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    Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script

    Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.

    By John Klyce August 07, 2026
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    Jo Ann Street devoted her life to public green spaces

    Jo Ann Street devoted much of her life to ensuring that those in her North Memphis neighborhood — particularly the children — had access to beautiful, safe green spaces to swim, play or just take a quiet moment to think.

    By Jody Callahan August 01, 2026
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    Longest tenured zookeeper Morgan Powers retires after 55 years

    On Friday, July 31, Morgan Powers retired after working at the Memphis Zoo for more than half a century. Here’s a look at his long and exciting career. 

    By John Klyce August 01, 2026
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    Social life in need of divine intervention? Some head to church.

    For decades, rates of people attending church have been declining. But these days, that number may no longer be going down.

    By Nick Lingerfelt July 26, 2026
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    After 28 years, Boys & Girls Clubs tennis tournament serves up support for Memphis youth

    What started as a small fundraiser among tennis enthusiasts has grown into one of the Mid-South’s longest-running amateur tournaments.

    By Christin Yates July 26, 2026
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    The life and ‘great legacy’ of banking executive, philanthropist Jack Moore

    “If you think about things that are important in life — your family, your faith, your community, leading, and investing back in the community — that’s what Jack Moore was all about.”

    By John Klyce July 23, 2026
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    New historic marker honors Tom Lee and his Klondike community — then and now

    The marker unveiled Wednesday is about the past but also the present push to restore and renovate the Klondike area where Lee lived out his life after he saved the lives of 32 people on the Mississippi River in 1925.

    By Bill Dries July 23, 2026
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    Memphian who fought Muhammad Ali, served as Green Beret and became Secret Service agent dies

    Henry Hooper II, who died July 12 at the age of 87, had an illustrious life and career.

    By John Klyce July 21, 2026
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    ‘A deep love’: Inside the life and career of Trey Crump, Memphis Heritage’s first executive director in four years

    Trey Crump has had a passion for historic buildings. Now, he’s been chosen to lead the nonprofit dedicated to preserving them. Here’s how he got to Memphis Heritage — and what he plans to do.

    By John Klyce July 20, 2026
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    Memphis’ forgotten figures: Nursing pioneer Lena Angevine Warner

    This week, we take a look at the life of Lena Angevine Warner, who survived a case of yellow fever, served on Walter Reed’s team that identified its cause and revolutionized nursing in Tennessee. 

    By John Klyce July 23, 2026
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    The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’

    What is pool checkers? Well, it’s a lot like straight checkers but, according to those who love the game, it’s a lot more challenging. Let the trash-taking commence.

    By Jody Callahan July 17, 2026
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    How does the Memphis Zoo safely care for venomous snakes?

    To celebrate World Snake Day, Chris Baker, associate curator of reptiles at the Memphis Zoo, discusses how he and his team safely care for venomous snakes and why he thinks they’re such remarkable animals.

    By John Klyce July 16, 2026
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    Merrymobiles once made magic on Memphis streets

    Round, colorful Merrymobiles used to delight Mid-Southerners with frozen treats, and there’s still one you can see. 

    By Michael Waddell July 14, 2026
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    Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here

    Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.

    By Sophia Surrett July 10, 2026
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    Memphis family business preserves history ‘one image at a time’

    A Memphis-based family business is saving history and making it available for the world to enjoy, one image at a time.

    By Noah McLane July 09, 2026

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