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    Memphis artist’s design debuts on Times Square Jumbotron

    Eso Tolson’s work is part of Coca-Cola’s “New Year, New Hope” campaign being introduced on New Year’s Eve.

    By Peggy Burch January 08, 2021
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    Hattiloo gives COVID frontline workers a voice

    The theater company based in Overton Square worked with Regional One to create “From the Frontlines of COVID-19,” a series that gives a virtual stage to some of the health care providers who are getting us through a crisis.

    By Peggy Burch December 29, 2020
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    ‘A heckuva engineering project’ — boardwalk, cable bridge connect greenway, Greenline

    Wolf River Conservancy is almost halfway home in a decades-long quest to build 26-mile Wolf River Greenway spanning Memphis. Next up: completing connection to Shelby Farms Greenline by next summer.

    By Wayne Risher December 29, 2020
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    Giving food, clothes ‘is what I love to do’ on Christmas Day

    Many of the Lunches ‘n Love volunteers don’t have to imagine what it was like for those walking into the parking lot, hoping to leave with more than they came. They were once homeless themselves.

    By Omer Yusuf December 25, 2020
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    Bringing opera to Memphis on a flatbead trailer: A pandemic pivot likely to roll on

    Taking opera from the concert halls to the streets was not a new notion for Opera Memphis. Their annual “30 Days of Opera” features small pop-up performances in unlikely places, from playgrounds and dog parks to libraries and groceries. 

    By Chris Herrington December 25, 2020
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    Bryant’s Breakfast owner, ‘a real character,’ has the job of his life ahead of him

    Phil Bryant is selling the family business because he has another task ahead of him. This time the former CPA, ER nurse and restaurateur is taking on cancer.

    By Jennifer Biggs January 08, 2021
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    Marilyn Belz gave generously, lived faithfully

    Mrs. Belz was a third-generation member of Baron Hirsch Synagogue and central to every major project there for decades.

    By Jane Roberts December 24, 2020
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    Century-old Glenview historic district is being reborn, one house at a time

    Homes in the neighborhood have fallen into disrepair, but renovations and new construction are giving the Glenview community new life.

    By Linda A. Moore January 08, 2021
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    Pandemic poses challenges for Memphis area nonprofits

    While area nonprofits have felt the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis has lived up to its reputation as a “giving” city and help also has come from national funding sources. 

    By Don Wade December 22, 2020
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    Frayser Exchange Club honors Steve Lockwood

    On Thursday, the Frayser Exchange Club awarded Steve Lockwood its 2020 Community Service Award. He’s credited in helping turnaround one of the city’s worst housing markets during the past decade. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 19, 2020
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    Ashley, Peyton Manning make ‘lead gift’ to Overton Park golf course renovation

    The amount of the Mannings’ donation to the Overton Park golf course renovation was not revealed, but the contribution brings the amount raised so far to $1.7 million of the $2.5 million fundraising goal.

    By Tom Bailey December 19, 2020
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    Opinion: Jarman made radio’s hard work sound easy

    The death of Chris Jarman this week ends a radio career built on credibility with Memphis radio listeners that transcended formats and call letters.

    By Bill Dries December 17, 2020
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    Coronavirus didn’t stop Advance Memphis’s mission for South Memphis

    The nonprofit’s programs prepare graduates for permanent employment.

    By Linda A. Moore December 16, 2020
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    Food pantry serves need, ‘just like going to Kroger’

    Lindenwood Christian Church is one of many mobile distribution sites that give away food to local folks in need; the church started the pantry when COVID-19 caused other places to close.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 15, 2020
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    Frayser mom starts neighborhood driving school to fill need

    After Teresa Landrum Caswell couldn’t find an affordable, nearby driving school for her daughter, she started one herself.

    By Omer Yusuf January 08, 2021
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    Calkins: Brady White is the greatest winner to call the Liberty Bowl home

    For White and the Liberty Bowl, it was love at first sight. On Saturday, White plans to bid farewell with another win. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 11, 2021
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    Sign of support: Donated billboard space sends a ‘shop local’ message

    Three billboard companies are donating digital billboard space to encourage Memphians to “Shop Local 901.” The colorful message will be displayed on about 15 billboards about 140,000 times a week this holiday season.

    By Tom Bailey December 07, 2020
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    Calkins: You probably didn’t know Jimmy Thomasson — but you should

    Jimmy Thomasson led a quiet life in Midtown. When he died, a stunning outpouring of tributes revealed just how many people he touched by being the best neighbor anyone could want.

    By Geoff Calkins December 07, 2020
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    Orange Mound nonprofit is looking for single moms with a dream

    A pilot program by JUICE Orange Mound will help single mothers grow their ideas for a business.

    By Linda A. Moore December 07, 2020
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    Memphis pastor recommitted to Frayser following shooting incident

    While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020
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    ‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County

    A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.

    By Yolanda Jones December 02, 2020
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    Two Mississippi teens become BSA Chickasaw Council’s first female Eagle Scouts

    The Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019 and this achievement is historic.

    By Linda A. Moore November 22, 2020
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    Falling under the spell of autumn

    Soak up the beauty of a crisp autumn day through photos of Mid-South scenes including Overton Park in Midtown, Links at Galloway and Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis, and Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park in South Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 22, 2020
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    Conservancy seeks young ideas for old Overton Park

    Overton Park Conservancy is asking the public to complete by Nov. 30 a 21-question survey to help guide a new master plan for the park’s east side. The survey is found at www.overtonpark.org/zone1.

    By Tom Bailey November 25, 2020
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    Why glamping, Topgolf and an aquarium never made it to Mud Island

    With millions of dollars of work needed at Mud Island, what happened with all the other ideas for some of Memphis’ most valuable property? 

    By Wayne Risher November 13, 2020

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