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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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    Pedal power: Cyclists join Ride for Education

    Bornblum Jewish Community School hosts event to encourage students to get outdoors as well as raising funds for learning. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 24, 2021
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    Big River Park effort gains $1 million gift

    First Horizon Foundation announced $1 million dollars toward the creation of Big River Park, a conservation effort along the Mississippi River between the Hernando DeSoto bridge and Big River Crossing on the Harahan Bridge. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 21, 2021
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    Vigil for slain post office worker held in Orange Mound

    Mourners gathered at Lewis-Davis Park in Orange Mound Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, to honor Demetria Dortch, one of the victims of the shooting at the East Lamar Carrier Annex on Oct. 12.

    By Julia Baker October 21, 2021
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    Calkins: Happy 20th anniversary, Grizzlies! From Memphis, with love.

    It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!

    By Geoff Calkins November 08, 2021
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    Memphis fashion designer goes international

    Her shop serves as the home base for her custom clothing business, Unblemished by Cherice, which sells made-to-order garments ranging from casual chic to prom princess. 

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2021
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    Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team

    Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.

    By Jane Roberts October 16, 2021
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    Former First Lady calls for persistence during Freedom Awards

    Former First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by Poor People’s Campaign founders Rev. William Barber and Liz Theoharis in an awards ceremony that was for the most part conducted live in an Orpheum theater without an audience.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2021
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    Warm paws and soft fur provide comfort after tragedy

    Maverick doesn’t speak. Nor does he perform heroics worthy of his ancestor, the TV star of “Lassie.” But the crisis response dog can listen, as he did for Kroger employees after the recent mass shooting in Collierville.

    By Don Wade October 11, 2021
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    ‘I went home for Mom’s 97th birthday — and the end of her grand, generous life’

    “I drove back home to Buffalo to celebrate my mother’s 97th birthday. Instead, I was there as she died. It was the end of a grand and generous life.”

    By Geoff Calkins October 11, 2021
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    Opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns

    Exclamations of “Opa!” could be heard throughout the crowd Friday and Saturday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church as community members celebrated the return of festival.

    By Julia Baker November 08, 2021
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    Installation artist talks Tom Lee’s story, bringing Memphians together

    Artist Theaster Gates talked Thursday about the installation having the same impact “The Bean” and the Tamir Rice Pavilion – both in Chicago – have had with the public finding the ultimate uses for them to make them destinations.

    By Bill Dries October 11, 2021
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    Ministry workshop aims to help exhausted clergy reenergize

    Pre-pandemic, many clergy were exhausted. The pandemic has only heightened the challenges. A workshop featuring psychologist Dr. Tony Headley will give faith leaders tools to take care of themselves, their families and their flocks.

    By Don Wade October 07, 2021
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    Penny Hardaway has turned Memphis into ‘Disney World’

    It was an afternoon showcasing talent that is the stuff of fantasy.

    By John Martin October 11, 2021
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    Art of charcuterie at heart of Lakeland’s Chicks N Cheese

    Operated out of Kelly Daniele’s home, the Chicks N Cheese sells creative, colorful arrangements of tasty meats, cheese, fruit and veggies, along with candies, nuts, olives, pretzels, crackers and flowers.

    By Michael Waddell October 11, 2021
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    Thanks to kindness of friends, and a stranger, Arlington athlete is finishing strong

    After a pair of major surgeries, Tigers volleyball standout Bella Wade beat the odds to play her senior year.

    By John Varlas October 11, 2021
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    Courting Ford: How the Memphis Megasite was chosen as the winning site

    Memphis area industry recruiters share stories of how West Tennessee landed “the big one.”

    By Tom Bailey October 11, 2021
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    Community rallies around #ColliervilleStrong message

    Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville. 

    By Abigail Warren October 11, 2021
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    First Newman Award goes to Orgel, champion for historic buildings

    William E. “Billy” Orgel, whose Tower Ventures builds cell towers, has become a towering figure himself in the redevelopment and preservation of Memphis’ historic buildings.

    By Tom Bailey September 27, 2021
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    Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day honors heroes

    Gold Star Mother’s Day was created by a joint congressional resolution in 1936, and in 2011 the resolution was expanded by presidential proclamation to include families. A committee hopes to build a monument at Liberty Park.

    By Michael Waddell September 26, 2021

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