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    Shooting survivor, musician is ‘playing for peace’

    Pianist who survived being shot five times holds recitals in hopes of inspiring people to see something positive beyond the violence in the city. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 09, 2022
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    A ‘light’ touch: Where you can see impressive area holiday decorations

    Where are some of the best holiday displays in Shelby County? We’ve got a map. 

    By Jasmine McCraven December 21, 2021
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    Church hosts gas giveaway for Raleigh-Frayser

    Brown Missionary Baptist Church, which is based in DeSoto County, is hosting a Gas Up for Blessings event in Frayser, Saturday, Dec. 18.

    By Julia Baker December 17, 2021
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    Simmons Bank includes Memphis in sponsorship for women’s athletics

    The company will become the leading sponsor of women’s athletics at 10 schools.

    By Frank Bonner II January 09, 2022
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    Toy drive part of ‘beautiful week’ for Tigers basketball

    Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2021
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    Calkins: A raucous celebration of Z-Bo — and Memphis

    The Grizzlies staged a number retirement ceremony unlike any other. It was both raucous and joyous. It was as Memphis as Zach. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 12, 2021
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    The Playlist: Collaboration is the key, for music and for Memphis

    Memphians make beautiful music, and maybe more so together. This months playlist showcases collaboration, with a bonus mix of Memphis Christmas music. 

    By Elizabeth Cawein December 11, 2021
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    Black Men Crowned event to ‘put Memphis on the map in a positive way’

    The awards show dedicated to honoring Memphis Black men and their accomplishments will be held Dec. 9 at the National Civil Rights Museum.

    By Julia Baker December 07, 2021
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    Santa Rick helps keep Christmas magic alive

    Santa has a very serious job, and Rick Jamison understands that. 

    By Abigail Warren December 06, 2021
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    ‘All united to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’

    Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.

    By Frida Qi December 04, 2021
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    Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup

    Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.

    By David Waters December 03, 2021
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    At Cummings K-8, community members wrap their arms around neighborhood kids

    Following a shooting at Cummings K-8, community members decided to show up for the neighborhood kids every morning.

    By Daja E. Henry December 12, 2021
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    Everybody say ‘Opa!’ Jim’s Place celebrates 100 years

    With a few hundred guests, Jim’s Place celebrated 100 years. And the memories? Untold thousands.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 13, 2021
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    How Krosstown Kleaners will be transformed to Krosstown Venues

    Kinsey Thompson has seen opportunities where other people might see the impossible. But restoring a 110-year-old building is his biggest project yet.

    By Rob Moore November 29, 2021
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    New Eats: Bala’s Bistro is back, bigger and better

    Bala’s Bistro has reopened in a much larger space, the menu has expanded and now you don’t have to decide because you can buy food from a cafeteria line by the pound.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 24, 2021
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    Kosten Foundation honors lives lost to pancreatic cancer

    To honor lives lost, nearly two dozen people affected by pancreatic cancer gathered at Cancer Survivor’s Park on World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

    By Julia Baker November 21, 2021
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    Widow, UT work to honor Shelby County’s first COVID-19 victim

    On March 26, 2020, 20 days after his retirement party, Kenneth Bradshaw died. He was 64. Now a summer camp scholarship will honor his memory. 

    By David Waters November 16, 2021
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    First Baptist Church makes history, installing female senior pastor

    Rev. Kathryn Kimmel will lead the Midtown Memphis congregation, which first met in 1839 in a log cabin near the Mississippi River.

    By David Waters November 08, 2021
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    Calkins: With daring and defense, Memphis football shows it’s not going anywhere

    Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.

    By Geoff Calkins November 06, 2021
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    Calkins: Dancing with cancer. How two Memphis Pom teammates won’t let their diagnosis ruin their dreams

    Josie Fellers and Chloe Wells are teammates on Memphis Pom who share a hometown, a birthday — and a fierce determination to not let cancer ruin their dreams. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 08, 2021
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    St. Jude’s 20th marathon returns with ‘best in the world’

    In 2002, an AutoZone employee new to Memphis began running for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — and he’s never stopped. 

    By Jane Roberts November 08, 2021
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    Memphian’s designs make way to Torino Fashion Week

    Lina Dweik’s quest for stylish clothes that aren’t too revealing leads to spotlight on high-fashion runway in Italy.

    By Julia Baker November 08, 2021
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    At 56, Memphian turns heads (and chairs) on ‘The Voice’

    Now the question is how this former Overton High student will go on the popular singing competition. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 08, 2021
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    Peanut Shoppe moving, but staying Downtown

    Thanks to a GoFundMe campaign and support from the Downtown Memphis Commission, the Peanut Shoppe will move to a new South Main home, instead of closing after 72 years of business. 

    By Rob Moore November 08, 2021
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    Calkins: Larry O. Finch — a statue Memphians can celebrate

    The statue of Larry Finch was a long time coming — but it arrived just in time. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 28, 2021

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