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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    The week’s best images include a visit to the Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, where Jennifer Biggs sampled a wood-fired pizza and some refreshing craft beers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 17, 2021
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    ‘Blue’ sounds: Rodd Bland brings his dad’s music back to Beale

    Second-generation Memphis musician Rodd Bland, the son of late soul/blues great Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, pays tribute to his father’s sound, on a new tribute album and a Beale Street concert. 

    By Ezra Wheeler July 16, 2021
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    Calkins: Larry Brown, the world’s best (and oldest!) assistant, is a story everyone should love

    Larry Brown said his hearing aids gave him trouble at his first Memphis practice. But listen up, people. This is a basketball story to appreciate.

    By Geoff Calkins July 12, 2021
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    Out of the pipeline: The city’s water movement and how it evolved

    The Byhalia Connection Pipeline is over but a burgeoning environmental movement, with the city’s underground water aquifer at its center, remains. The road to that movement began with the rise of the city’s new activism several years ago, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.

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    By Bill Dries July 12, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    The Daily Memphian photographers (and a couple of reporters) caught some great pictures, including the Memphis Listening Lab, which houses 30,000 45 singles, 10,000 LPs, 20,000 CDs and upwards of 1,000 music-related books.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 13, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Our favorite photos this week include a Kroger employee who’s claiming a $1 million prize because she got a coronavirus vaccine; baristas at Memphis Zoo; new developments in Binghampton, and a tight spot at Torchy’s.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 03, 2021
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    Taking opera out of the opera house

    Opera Memphis’ Ned Canty talks to Eric Barnes about the organization’s efforts to bring opera out of the opera house, the struggle to support performers during COVID, and the opportunities Opera Memphis has going forward. 

    By Eric Barnes July 01, 2021
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    ‘Welcome’ sign takes shape in Binghampton

    The mosaic, expected to be ready later this summer, is located at the Binghampton Gateway Center.

    By Omer Yusuf July 12, 2021
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    Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers

    After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    As the pandemic passes, we’re seeing lots of opportunities for exercise, dining, work, education and healthcare. A few photos from The Daily Memphian capture folks enjoying the changes.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 26, 2021
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    Multitalented Cates ‘put the whole package together’

    Work colleague Simon Wadsworth recalls George Cates’s extraordinary attention to detail that went far beyond the balance sheet.

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    By Tom Bailey July 12, 2021
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    Calkins: At the height of his career, Mike Glenn stepped away from FedEx to care for his daughter. It’s a story of sacrifice and love.

    When Mike Glenn retired from FedEx at the height of his career in 2016, the news release said it was to “transition his focus full time to his family.” This is the story behind that decision, one that is hard and beautiful all at once.

    By Geoff Calkins July 12, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    We’ve learned a few things in the past year. The pandemic made West Clinic doctors aware of the need for a special acute care facility for cancer patients. Overton High’s class of 2021 remembered the 2020 grads who didn’t get a traditional ceremony. Memphis 901 FC showed out in the first no-restrictions home game since March 2020. And the Memphis disco scene is stayin’ alive.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 19, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Our photographers grabbed some great shots of places and events around town. If you can’t be there, this is the next best thing.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 12, 2021
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    Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard day

    On June 8, 1999, Verlinda Johnson Henning’s husband, Darrell, died at the age of 45. Exactly 22 years later, Henning appeared as reigning champion on “Jeopardy!” It was just a coincidence, of course. But it helped her find balance on a very difficult day.

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    By Geoff Calkins June 11, 2021
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    Memphian is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion June 7, comes in second June 8

    ‘Here’s what I’ve loved about this,’ says Verlinda Henning of her ‘Jeopardy!’ win. ‘Memphis is a weird town. I mean, we are hard on each other, and we beat each other up, but if somebody comes for one of us, we’re after you.’ 

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    Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard day

    By Rob Moore June 09, 2021
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    In a different arena, Peyton Manning’s still thriving

    Wearing an orange jacket in a nod to his history with the Tennessee Volunteers, the legendary quarterback follows his father’s footsteps receiving the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.

    By John Varlas June 08, 2021
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    Entrepreneur, philanthropist Charles McVean dies at 78

    A Memphis native, Charles McVean is credited with conceiving and leading the charge for funding Big River Crossing, the pedestrian bridge and trails across the Mississippi River.

    By Daja E. Henry June 08, 2021
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    White Station High celebrates courtyard transformation

    Voluntarism, labor and fundraising transformed an ugly space at the heart of White Station High into a beautiful passageway and courtyard. Nearly 100 alumni, students, faculty, administrators and friends gathered Saturday, June 5, to celebrate.

    By Tom Bailey June 06, 2021
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    Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    As we approach the anniversary of D-Day, which was June 6, 1944, it’s appropriate to honor World War II heroes like Jim Young, who discussed his experiences during a Memorial Day program in Arlington.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 05, 2021
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    Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason

    Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.

    By Geoff Calkins June 08, 2021
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    ‘Get Loud!’ concerts to help kick-start return of live music

    The opening show features Grammy-winning singer PJ Morton on June 5. Ten more free concerts will follow on Thursdays through Aug. 12 at the newly renovated W.C. Handy Park on Beale Street. 

    By Ezra Wheeler June 08, 2021
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    Real estate executive and philanthropist Robert Fogelman dies

    Robert Fogelman was devoted to numerous civic causes, particularly providing support to the University of Memphis.

    By Blake Fontenay June 08, 2021
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    Restaurateur, dog lover, storyteller and beloved brother Phil Bryant has died

    Phil Bryant, who served millions of biscuits over the years, handed out free bacon to dogs and loved to spin a tale just for the fun of it, died on Memorial Day.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 08, 2021
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    Grizzlies game’s a party for fans excited about home playoff

    Although capacity was limited to 12,185, Grizzlies fans made their voices heard in pregame and carried that enthusiasm into FedExForum, where the halftime performance featured local rap star Young Dolph.

    By Omer Yusuf May 30, 2021

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