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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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    ‘Love and respect’ built Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane’s TCU legacy

    Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane sat down for an exclusive interview with The Daily Memphian before TCU retired his college-jersey number.

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2025
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    JJJ makes the day of two ‘kid reporters’ at All-Star Media Day

    Jaren Jackson Jr. impressed two kid reporters from ESPN by FaceTiming Jesser, a YouTube star who makes basketball content with more than 25 million subscribers.

    By Drew Hill February 15, 2025
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    Life after death: Heart recipients meet families of people who saved their lives

    In a tearful Valentine’s Day event, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis brought together heart-transplant recipients and their donors’ families so they could hear their loved one’s heart beat again.

    By Aisling Mäki February 15, 2025
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    Shelly Rice created an enviable civic club in Frayser. Now he’s passing the mic.

    Shelly Rice invited Mike Ellis, senior pastor of Frayser’s Impact Baptist Church, to helm the weekly Thursday meetings that have become the envy of other Memphis neighborhoods who crave consistent community engagement.

    By Laura Testino February 11, 2025
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    The most wonderful time of year: Girl Scout cookie season is here

    From now until March 9, Girl Scout cookies are being sold across Memphis. For six bucks a box, you can get one of nine different options, although Thin Mints and Samoas are the most popular.

    By Jody Callahan February 08, 2025
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    Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much

    Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.

    By Geoff Calkins February 05, 2025
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    A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre

    Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.

    By Jennifer Chandler February 05, 2025
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    Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue

    Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.

    By Jody Callahan February 01, 2025
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    FedEx St. Jude Championship creates fund benefiting local nonprofits

    The Memphis-based PGA Tour event’s Positively Memphis Community Fund will aid local organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 30, 2025
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    After disaster struck, Kirk Whalum stepped in for an astronaut

    Kirk Whalum was stunned to receive a call from Cheryl McNair, the widow of astronaut Ron McNair who was killed in the Challenger disaster. The favor she asked of him still affects him today.

    By Jody Callahan January 28, 2025
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    Runners, walkers and chili raise record funds for St. Jude

    The St. Jude Memphis Marathon raised $15.7 million in 2024, the highest total in its 23-year history, with a little spice and a lot of love. 

    By Wallis Rogin January 27, 2025
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    Brooks’ Lunar New Year celebrations draws almost 1K people

    Hundreds made crafts, ate and danced to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum on Saturday.

    By Jody Callahan January 27, 2025
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    700 wins, countless memories: Bubba Luckett preps for special night at CBHS

    On Friday, Brothers will celebrate the coach whose youthful experiment turned into a legendary career.

    By John Varlas January 24, 2025
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    Outgoing Ballet Memphis CEO leaves behind tenure full of ‘on ramps’

    Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow. 

    By Elle Perry January 09, 2025
  • Music

    Photo Gallery: Happy birthday Elvis! Fans gather to celebrate the King’s 90th

    The event included a cake cutting and the annual proclamation of Elvis Presley Day.

    By Mark Weber January 08, 2025
  • Music

    The Essential Memphis Library: Elvis Presley’s ‘30 #1 Hits’

    Elvis’ Sun Records sessions might be his deepest music, but 2002’s “30 #1 Hits” may actually be a truer testament to Presley’s legacy. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Marchers call for justice, hold vigil in the cold for Tyre Nichols

    Groups huddled in the cold in view of the police Skycam that caught much of the grisly action on Castlegate Lane in Southeast Memphis on Jan. 7, 2023.

    By Jane Roberts January 08, 2025
  • Music

    Legendary Memphis musician, producer Don Nix dies at 83

    Don Nix, who played with the Mar-Keys, produced numerous records for famous acts and contributed “Going Down” to the rock lexicon, has died.

    By Jody Callahan January 02, 2025
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    Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis

    The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 31, 2024
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    Traveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community

    Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub. 

    By Abigail Warren December 30, 2024
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    ‘What is Memphis?’ The winning answer for this local ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant

    It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Germantown resident who appeared on the show.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
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    When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves

    Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 30, 2024
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    Karat Place celebrates 25 years of helping women

    Melvena Leake leads Karat Place, a nonprofit that helps women recently released from prison find their way back into society through a residential program that provides job training.

    By Jody Callahan December 30, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis Friends share ‘fruits of the spirit’ with gifted trees

    A Memphis Quaker group will give native fruit trees — mulberry, plum elderberry and more — to a community garden in honor of loved ones for Christmas.

    By Julia Baker December 26, 2024

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