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    Collierville gratitude touches health care workers’ hearts

    The beeping of horns, thank you signs, cheers and applause were loud in the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville parking lot Sunday night as residents thanked health care workers for their service in the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Abigail Warren March 30, 2020
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    Calkins: Even in a pandemic, the high school lunch table endures

    There's no lunch table with classes canceled, unless a group of friends gather via technology to debate sports, dating and the winner of a fight between a gorilla and a bear.

    By Geoff Calkins March 30, 2020
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    Pine cones, a milk jug and California dreaming

    Chemistry, camaraderie and no small amount of talent made Germantown's 1995 baseball team one for the record books.

    By John Varlas March 30, 2020
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    Calkins: In a time of pandemic, can construction paper save us all?

    Across-the-street neighbors Melinda Henson and Laura Allen realized they weren't seeing as much of each other as they should. So they took it upon themselves to connect as only two elementary school teachers could. In the process, they taught a lesson to us all.

    By Geoff Calkins March 28, 2020
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    Hive mentality: Bee 901 Co. using proceeds from honey to change lives

    "The 901 is like a beehive, and we’re all playing our small part. We’re doing what we can, and look at what we can produce.”

    By Michael Waddell March 25, 2020
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    Photographer documents social distancing with photos from afar

    Jamie Harmon's photography career has always been about connecting with Memphians. With citizens stuck inside, he came up with a way to keep capturing life around town.

    By Jared Boyd March 25, 2020
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    Berger: Lost my jobs and income, then I went for a run

    Yesterday I scraped up someone’s leaky trash bags from the side of the road and threw them into the back of a truck to haul off. It’s hard to believe just two weeks ago I was planning parties, booking bands and editing menus.

    By Taylor Berger March 25, 2020
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    For Silverfield and Memphis football staff, a different kind of grind

    The novel coronavirus and accompanying restrictions are changing the game for Ryan Silverfield and the Memphis football staff. But it isn't changing the goals: prepare, get better, be ready to score more points than the other guy. 

    By Don Wade March 25, 2020
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    Calkins: Help us ‘crazy’ Memphians save local journalism

    Memphians are just audacious enough to think they can can find solutions. That’s what defines us as much as anything else. We roll up our sleeves. We innovate. And at a time when the model for local journalism is broken — but the need for local journalism is as keen as ever — Memphians have come up with a solution to that. But it needs you.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 25, 2020
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    Restaurant workers find friends – and a meal – at Caritas

    The Binghampton community center continues to feed the needy in the neighborhood, but is also giving free meals to unemployed restaurant workers — or anyone.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 24, 2020
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    Calkins: Yes, it’s true! They had a (very happy) coronavirus parade!

    The teachers at Bailey Station Elementary missed their students. So they threw a giant (no joking) coronavirus parade!

    By Geoff Calkins March 25, 2020
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    YMCA begins food distribution program across Shelby County

    YMCA is running 62 meal-distribution sites across Shelby County from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 25, 2020
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    Waters: Lenten preparations in a pandemic

    Typical Sunday attendance is about 70 at Trinity United Methodist Church, about 40 at Shiloh United Methodist in Fayette County. Their virtual worship service had 400 views on Trinity’s page and 322 on Shiloh’s page.

    By David Waters March 25, 2020
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    County’s first drive-thru COVID-19 testing raises awareness

    Dr. Andrenette Fleming hoped to give a boost to local COVID-19 testing when she offered a limited number of tests last week at her Lakeland clinic. 

    By Michael Waddell March 25, 2020
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    Wedding crasher: Love in the time of coronavirus

    Many impending weddings are disrupted by the need for social distancing.

    By Tom Bailey March 25, 2020
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    Memphis Tourism to host virtual music festival to aid local musicians

    The free event will include headlining performances from Southern Avenue, MonoNeon and Ben Nichols of Lucero.

    By Jared Boyd March 25, 2020
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    Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton

    Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.

    By Omer Yusuf February 29, 2020
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    ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School

    For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.

    By Jared Boyd February 29, 2020
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    Three new sculptures proposed for Memphis riverfront

    The Design Review Board will consider three proposed sculptures for Downtown, changes to the design of Poplar Art Lofts apartments, and the renovation of the old Glass Factory building for Memphis Made Brewing.

    By Tom Bailey February 28, 2020
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    Lecile Harris leaves friends and family ‘wanting more’

    Lecile Harris, well-known rodeo clown and Collierville resident, died Feb. 13. His life was celebrated and remembered Sunday at Collierville High School.

    By Abigail Warren February 24, 2020
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    Born to Coach: The journey of the Tigers’ Ryan Silverfield

    It took two decades for Ryan Silverfield to become head coach of the University of Memphis. Which, considering he "never played a down of college football," is pretty fast, pretty incredible. Now, it's his time to show he is ready. 

    By Don Wade February 23, 2020
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    Rhodes grads’ website gives students leg up on employment opportunities

    The company’s goal is to have 50,000 students signed up this year and 750 to 1,000 businesses. The business side launches on Feb. 6.

    By Christin Yates February 07, 2020
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    Parks Alliance tells cities to ‘look to Memphis as a model’

    'One size does not fit all. But you, Memphis, are a testament to how parks can function as true civic spaces.'

    By Catherine Nagel January 31, 2020
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    UTHSC researches gene that could unravel diabetes, metabolic problems

    Dr. Robert Waller, retired president and CEO of the Mayo Clinic, says the research has implications for better managing other health conditions that negatively impact people as they age.

    By Jane Roberts February 04, 2020
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    Conaway: An architect gives Memphis shape, from AutoZone Park to FedExForum

    You may not think you know Rob Norcross, but you do. He was the architect for the most acclaimed minor league ballpark in the country, and for the home of grit and grind.

    By Dan Conaway February 03, 2020

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